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Graphic Design Inspiration – Minimalist Movies Hipster Kits
Paris-based artist Alizée Lafon is both a filmmaker and a graphic designer. If it wasn't the case at the start of her interests, it was only a matter of time before the two were blended together. The result is this fabulous series, entitled Movies Hipster Kits. In this tribute to the Seventh … Read More
Ask a Smartpress Expert: Full Bleeds & Partial Bleeds
I’m still new at creating my own print files. What exactly is a bleed; and when and how do I use a bleed in my digital print files? - Persistent Print Pupil A bleed is a printing term that refers to part of a digital print file that extends beyond the edge of the printed sheet before it is … Read More
5 Ways to Use Booklets to Boost Internal Business Communications
We often spend so much time making sure that the external printed materials representing our businesses to customers and clients are informative, branded and beautiful. But how often do we take the time to make sure that our internal communications are also informative, branded and beautiful? What … Read More
Creating a Seamless Pattern in Illustrator CS6
Patterns are everywhere! I'm sure if you look around you can find at least one. Patterns can be found on clothing, wrapping paper, product packaging, and much more. With this tutorial today, we are going to make a repeating pattern for the back of a birthday card. Patterns look great on cards, … Read More
The Psychology of Color: Trademark Colors & Brand Recognition
We talked a little bit previously about graphic design, the psychology of color and how it can impact the interpretation of your designs. We also talked a little bit about color and how it can impact how your brand is received by consumers. But what about colors that inspire instant recognition? … Read More
Sandwich Boards and Sidewalk Signs – Bring in More Foot Traffic!
It’s almost summer time and as the weather has been warming up, more and more people have been venturing outside. Foot traffic tends to pick up as the days get longer, and many businesses do what they can to herd more people into stores. One easy and versatile way to attract attention is with … Read More
Wedding Shower & Baby Shower Stationery for Fun & Games
You're planning a wedding shower or baby shower for one of your best friends. You've looked at invitation printing and thank you cards, but what about the stationery and paper products you need for the actual event? More and more people are looking into online printing services to help make their … Read More
Graphic Design Inspiration – Vintage Style DC Comics
The new Superman is hitting theaters this Friday. We thought that with the Man of Steel coming to the big screen this weekend, it would be fun to highlight some Superman and other superhero-related graphic design inspiration for the little screen. Enter graphic designer and illustrator Michael B. … Read More
Ask a Smartpress Expert: Managing Margins
My margins aren’t coming out quite right with my digital printing projects. What should my margins be when I’m submitting my next print order? - Marginal Margins Great question! And I wish that there was a simple answer for your question, but what you set your margins at would depend on … Read More
Digital Printing 101: Banner Printing [VIDEO]
Hot town, summer in the city! Banner printing, especially hanging banner printing, has been increasing as the months get warmer. Banners are a simple, versatile and portable way to advertise your business, an event, a sale, a grand opening and more. We offer several types of banner printing … Read More