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Design Tips

  1. Image formats that we accept: .pdf, .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .ai, .indd for files up to 8Mb in size.
  2. Photos: You should always demand high quality source material to work with. When working with photographic content for example the "trash in, trash out" rule applies. A good photo can take your work to another level, a badly lit low resolution photo will ruin your work.
  3. Correct Color: We live in a wonderful world of technology, but if there is any industry that shows how far we have left to go, it's the printing industry. The trickiest part in designing a print piece is getting accurate color. While the reasons for this are numerous, what you see on your monitor is NOT always what you get on paper. QuickPrint will be happy to work with you to get the product you expect; from choosing Pantone colors to giving you a proof.
  4. Remember to bleed: When your design goes all the way to the edge of your project, bleed is the necessary part on the outside of your document that gives your printer that small amount of space to account for paper, design, and cutting inconsistencies. A 1/8 inch (3mm) bleed on all sides is a safe standard for your work.
  5. Think outside the paper: The human mind fills in gaps and will see the bigger picture if you aim for it. Using the border of your paper can be great fun and another tool to work with.
  6. Paper size standards are great, but don't let them hold you back: Square booklets, for instance, make for a more interesting reading experience, while smaller sizes (A5 for example) are much easier to take with you. Fly away from that standard A4 and take some risks.
  7. Typography: You should use typography as a element in your design, however you should always aim for optimal readability. The fonts you use the most in your project set the voice for it's overall feel: don't pick the first font you like; think about what voice it should have and the best way to communicate this to your target audience. And, just because you have 125 different fonts on your computer, it's a good rule to use one main font and perhaps a few 'accent' fonts in your project.
  8. Amount of content - less is more: If you have some kind of idea that there's too much on your page; there is indeed to much on your page. Define what's really necessary and remove any visual noise. It may sound cliche but it's true: less is more.

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