Printing Checklist

25 April 2022

The definite list you need to prepare your file for printing. When you send files to a professional printer there are a few things that you should check first. This will ensure your files can be printed faster and also will cut down on any alteration fees.   Here are our top 5 things to check […]

What are the differences between CMYK, RGB, Pantone and HEX colours?

18 April 2022

Are you using the correct colour type for your printing and digital projects?  Whether you are printing files or creating imagery to use online using the correct colour profile will ensure your images look how you expect them to.  The 4 main colour types are: CMYK Used in 4 colour printing, CMYK is the colour […]

7 Types of Paper Folds for Leaflets and Flyers

4 April 2022

Why would you need to use different folds for your leaflet? When you have more to say than can fit onto a single page flyer, a folded leaflet is the perfect multi-page format to give your customers more information. The folds give your leaflet different sides, or pages, which can help to break up the […]

CMYK and RGB colour profiles explained

16 November 2021

Do you know the difference between CMYK and RGB and why it’s important to use the correct one for your print and digital products?  CMYK and RGB refer to the different ways of mixing colours to create images. Simply put CMYK is best to use for printed products and RGB for digital products. CMYK is […]

Document Bleed

9 November 2021

Document bleed, what is it and why do we need it? When you send a file to a professional printer you will often be asked to include bleed on your files.B But what is bleed and why do we need to include it?  Bleed is an extra 3-5mm that should be added to your files. […]

What Is DPI And Why Is It Important?

2 November 2021

Images whether on-screen or printed are actually made up of little dots of colour, referred to as DPI (Dots Per Inch).  The more dots per inch that your image has the more details can be added so the clearer the image will look and the higher quality the image will be. Wouldn’t it just be […]