Design for a Perfect Print

How to Design for a Perfect Print File

You can trust us when we say we're experts at both Design and Print, it's what we do! If you're looking to design your own products for print, see below for our crucial design tips that will ensure a perfect print file every time:

1) Plan

Prepare for Success

Identify your project needs
Visualize the end results
Research | Ideate | Conceptualize

2) Prepare

Identify Production Requirements

Ensure assets meet production needs
Consider bindery, folds and finishes
300dpi images | Crops | Bleeds

3) Build

Apply Design Elements

Adjust Image contrast and saturation
Use Pantone colors for consistency
10%+ Screens | 2% Noise on Solids & Gradients

4) Create

Export your files

Save as PDFx4 print setting
Make PDF presets for proofing and printing
Single page files | Trim Marks only | Bleed Settings

5) Review

Double-check your work

Open the PDF before submitting
Confirm crops and bleeds
Page count? | Page size? | Errors?