We had fun compiling this last year so we thought we’d pull together a new summer reading list of great graphic design books for 2019. Enjoy! A Smile in the Mind: Witty Thinking in Graphic Design The examples Beryl McAlhone and David Stuart use in this playful book...
When working with a commercial printer, it’s vital for a designer to learn how to package an InDesign file to gather all of the links and fonts used in their design. Luckily, InDesign’s Package function makes this task much easier than manually collecting all the...
Branding: In Five and a Half Steps Michael Johnson’s book is the ultimate step-by-step visual guide to creating a successful brand identity. He breaks down everyday brands into their basic components and examines hidden elements that make them successful. How to be a...
If the primary goal of a banner is to grab the viewer's attention and communicate a message, the banner should be readable and visually attractive. Here are some tips to maximize a banner’s effectiveness: Start with our banner blogs We have two helpful blogs that...
We love good design and good printing. Good design and good printing go hand-in-hand with good files. Here are some standard and lesser-known things you can do to help create good print-ready files. When starting any new project, it’s always a good idea to have a goal...
Should you subset or embed? When creating a pdf (portable document file) you may have noticed the option to subset fonts. Maybe you’re wondering what subsetting is and/or if you should do it? Basically, you have two options—either full font embedding or subset font...
