Basic Principles of Graphic Design
Generally, all the principles of design apply to any piece you may create. How you apply those principles determines how effective your design is in conveying the desired message and how attractive it...
View ArticlePrint Design: ISO sizes Paper & Envelopes
In the ISO paper size system, the height-to-width ratio of all pages is the square root of two (1.4142 : 1). In other words, the width and the height of a page relate to each other like the side and...
View ArticleThe Elements & Principles of Graphic Design
Get a better understanding of the basics of graphic design by studying the elements and principles of graphic design that govern effective design and page layout. Graphic design is the process and art...
View Article10 Rules for Page Layout and Design
This article is about the basic rules for Page Layout and Design, especially for: book prints, editorials, articles, brochures and all other kinds of marketing material which contain (big) parts of...
View ArticleMixing CMYK Inks on the Computer
Mixing colors on the computer can be quite frustrating, if those colors are expected to translate to a 4-color printing press. The name of the game here is “color compromise.” The problem is that the...
View ArticlePrint Design: Don’t forget to use Bleed
Printdesign requires certain specifications to make sure that your work will be printed correctly. If graphics or images in your layout make contact with the border of your graphic document, you’ll...
View ArticlePrint Design: What is Resolution?
For designing digital files intended for offset printing, it’s essential that all of the images and photographs in your files are of high resolution, ensuring you a high quality print-job. Probably you...
View ArticlePrint Design: Brochures and Flyers
Brochures (also called pamphlets) or flyers, hand-outs in common, can be very effective marketing tools.There are many purposes why to print a brochure or a flyer but whatever the purpose may be, you...
View ArticlePrint Design: Most common Print Finishes
Print finishes include a wide range of processes for designers to investigate and use, but generally spoken print finishes can intensify the aesthetics and tactility of a printed product by adding a...
View ArticlePrint Design: Difference between Spot and Process Color?
For a good printing result, knowing the difference between Spot Color and Process Color is really essential. Also, choosing properly between spot and process color will affect the final costs of the...
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