Hello and welcome to our obligatory end of the year article roundup! This blog changed a lot when I took the reins, and I like to think the experience turned out positive for everyone involved. Before I get to the list, I want to share what I learned about blogging this year from YOU, our […]
Category Archives: Graphic Design
Why Did You Stop Sending Thank You Notes?
In case you haven’t heard, December 26th is National Thank You Note day! In honor of the occasion, I thought I’d share a conversation that took place in the philosophical section of my living room couch. Last week I received a Christmas card from my mom in the mail. My husband brought it into my […]
Can I Make Bookmarks in Adobe Photoshop?
I noticed this question in our search query data, so I thought it would be a good idea to answer it here on our blog. Custom bookmarks make great Christmas gifts for kids, teachers, writers, readers, and they’re also excellent promotional items for marketing your business. We printed bookmarks for our friends at the PrintMediaCentr […]
7 Things Not to Say to Your Printer Part 3: I Don’t Need a Graphic Designer
Hello and welcome to the 3rd installment of our educational series on commercial printing! If you have questions about image resolution or colors, you might want to backtrack and read the prior posts first. Today’s post will be a bit different because we’re going to discuss an important business investment you may be neglecting—professional graphic […]
Fresh Christmas Card Designs and Graphics from Kayti Welsh
Tired of all the ho hum greeting card templates online? So am I! Personalized, hand written cards are the best promotional item for your business during the holiday season, but a boring graphic kinda kills the kind gesture. You don’ t want your clients to feel like they just got a big lump of coal […]
5 Deliciously Free Thanksgiving Vectors for Holiday Designs
Last minute Thanksgiving graphic projects got you down? Have no fear; we rounded up a collection of free turkey day vectors for your fliers, postcards, and web banners. At this point, you probably don’t have any print projects left, unless you plan to place an order today with same day turnaround time. Since most of […]
What’s the Best Software for Business Card Design?
There are thousands of articles and tutorials about business card design online. Many templates are available in a variety of formats, including PSD, which appears to be the most popular version. But does that mean that you should create your cards in Photoshop? What about Illustrator , InDesign, or Microsoft Word? Which software program will […]
Tales of Artistry: An Interview with Illustrator Daryl Slaton
We had so much fun interviewing designer Paul Biedermann that we decided to interview another talented graphics professional today. It’s my distinct pleasure to introduce you to an experienced digital artist and illustrator Mr. Daryl Slaton! I met Daryl on Twitter, and I was immediately impressed with his unique portfolio. Daryl’s work expands across media […]
Print Or or Print And? Find Out in the 4th Papercuts Webinar!
The funky folks at Sappi Fine Paper will be hosting a free webinar tomorrow that the print community won’t want to miss—“Print &”! This production is part of the Paper cuts series provided by the Print Media Centr. There’s still time to register for the event, which takes place tomorrow, November 20th, 2013 from 1 […]
Can Boring Businesses Make Cool Custom Calendars?
Source You know you want to make custom calendars with your logo, but should your entire design focus on your company? That’s a tough branding decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly because your artwork will determine the success of the campaign. In some sectors, such as retail or apparel, you might be able to get […]