We’ve noticed an increased interest in our plastic business card printing service so far in 2014. I already discussed several technical questions about our frosted plastic cards in this FAQ. Today I want to showcase the creative side of this product. The projects below come from our real clients, and we’re proud to be able […]
Category Archives: Print Design Trends
6 Very Valuable Valentine’s Day Trading Card Ideas
Here at PrintFirm we love us some trading cards. We find this particular product attracts some of our most creative clients. Anyway, all this Valentine’s Day talk got me thinking about the little paper cards I passed out in elementary school. They were supposed to be mini greeting cards (I think). At least that’s what […]
Creative Notepad Designs for Inspiration by Victor Printing
Today’s regularly schedule blog post is on hold due to a most excellent piece of direct mail from the good people at Victor Printing! If you’re involved in the social CMYK circle, then you’re probably already familiar with this funky printing company from Sharon, PA. I’m not quite sure why they decided to send me […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exclusive Interview with Leading Designer Paul Biedermann
Hello everyone! Today we’re very pleased to present an interview with an accomplished graphics professional and true thought leader in the design community, Paul Biedermann. I met Paul on Google Plus, and I was instantly impressed with his online presence. He regularly shares interesting content,and exhibits expertise in content as well as social media marketing. […]
Beware of DYI Holiday Greeting Card Templates
Since greeting cards appeal to both consumers and business owners, there are literally thousands of online templates available for free or a small fee. But that doesn’t mean they’re all created equal. Unfortunately, many of the cute designs you see are not intended for commercial printing. They’re simple DIY solutions that work fine for family […]
Do Teachers Need Business Cards?
We’re big believers in education at PrintFirm, and we’ve noticed that several of our products are very popular with teachers. Notepads, magnets, bookmarks, letterhead, and stickers obviously appeal to instructors because they’re all useful in the classroom. But many educators, especially at the college and university level, want to promote their professional projects for personal […]