Ordering green printing starts with the initial brainstorming and design process. During this preliminary stage, it’s important to keep the end stage in mind to minimize the environmental impact of the project. While you may not have control over whether a customer...
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...
When it comes to QR (quick response) codes, there's smart execution and, well, frankly not-so-smart execution. The key ingredient to keep in mind when creating a piece with a QR code is to ask yourself: "Is this simplifying the message?" Its use should be appealing,...
Today - April 22, 2014 - marks the 44th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin in response to an oil spill off the Santa Barbara, California coast. In 2009, the United Nations...
As graphic and web designers, we've all been there: You're on deadline and the creative well has run dry. What do you do when the inspiration light won't turn on? Here are a few suggestions to jumpstart those creative juices: Collaborate with other creatives: Many...
Large format is a powerful marketing tool when executed properly. Whether it's a banner, poster or a-frame, the basic premise to remember when designing for large format is "less is better." Here are some other areas to consider when putting together your project:...
