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 […]
Category Archives: Greeting Card Printing and Design
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 […]
November 2013 Marketing Ideas for Your Small Business
I’m going to pretend Thanksgiving doesn’t exist because there are plenty of other things going on in November besides this major holiday. Unless you’re a restaurant or a convenience store, you probably won’t be open on the 28th anyway. You already know about Small Business Saturday, and I sincerely hope you’re planning to participate on […]
5 Free Super Cool Halloween Vectors
Everyone’s heard of Christmas cards, but what about Halloween? Do people actually mail paper cards on October 31st? Of course! Ghoulish cards aren’t as popular as snowmen and Santa, and they probably never will be. That’s a shame in my opinion because I think it’s easier to get creative with less hyped holidays. There are […]
7 Things Not to Say to Your Printer: Part 2 | PrintFirm.com
Welcome back to our educational series on commercial printing! Last month, we introduced this article collection with an informative post on image resolution. If you’ve ever wondered why a photo came out blurry in print, you’ll probably find your answer there. Today we’re going to cover another common round of associated questions we get from […]
Print Design Trend: Flat Style in Ink | PrintFirm.com
Are you still using dramatic drop shadows and garish gradients on your website? What about your print marketing materials? There’s no accounting for taste, but I welcome the return to simple graphics with minimal accents. The designers in the community are probably already sick of seeing this topic on the big creative hubs, although the […]
7 Things Not to Say To Your Printer Part 1: PrintFirm.com
For most small business owners, commercial printing is a whole new ball game. If you’ve never worked with professional printers before, some of the terminology and design specs can be confusing. Your graphic designer might not even have a lot print experience as many focus on the web exclusively. To help you understand the ins […]
Rod’s Day Cancer Research Fundraiser
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our non-profit printing sponsorship program, the California Oncology Research Institute! CORI provides early diagnostics as well as lifesaving cancer treatments to patients afflicted with diseases of the colon, liver, pancreas, stomach, and skin. In addition, CORI performs clinic research into surgical technology along with tumors at […]
How to Leverage LinkedIn Connections Through Print | PrintFirm.com
I never really used LinkedIn until I started working at PrintFirm. I resisted joining LinkedIn until a former employer made signing up a job requirement. So I created a bare bones profile, and called it a day. Now I spend a good portion of my time on LinkedIn, and I still feel pretty green when […]
Mother’s Day Gifts Ideas in Print: Press Release | PrintFirm.com
In honor of our Mother’s Day Greeting Card Giveaway, we decided to get the word out about what moms really want on their special day. If you don’t take this hint, well, your mom will be very disappointed in you. Originally Published on PR Web. Image Source Moms Prefer Print for Mother’s Day Gifts: Touch […]