Design Ideas and Inspiration

Chocolate Box

Cigno

Coventry Script

Cream Puff

Deftone Stylus

Exmouth

Feathergraphy

Fontleroy Brown

Freebooter Script

Hanford Script

Heather

Honey Script

ILS Script

Ink in the Meat

Jane Austen

Le Pointes Road

Lobster

Many Weatz

Miss Brooks

Odstemplik

Old London

Quigley Wiggly

Rechtman

edressed

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Sachiko

Shit Happens

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Article Source: http://blog.uprinting.com/wedding-invitations-tips-design-samples-and-cool-wedding-fonts/

48 Funny Print Ads that'll Keep You Laughing

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:43:00 GMT

Though hundreds of Print Ads are made each year to promote various products, not many can be considered successful based on the response of both the critics and the general public. People have seen so many advertisements that they’ll be quick to blast unoriginal or overused concepts. They also expect witty and powerful copy. For budding graphic artists trying to make a name for themselves in the field of advertising, it is essential to find out what particular formulas have worked or failed in the past. And of course, the only way to do so is check out other works that have gotten the nod of critics and audience alike.

Something that has been present for a lot of successful print ads is the element of humor. While it isn’t really necessary, ads injected with humor, whether it be a form of sarcasm or just a clever joke, will most likely be remembered and talked about by the audience. We have compiled 48 of the funniest print ads made in recent years for your inspiration and sheer entertainment. Enjoy!

DULCOLAX: RATS

“It works.”
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GATOS: CAR

“One life for a biscuit.”
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GOLD’S GYM: FACEBOOK

” What you leave out of Facebook, put it into Gold’s Gym.”
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POLO MINTS: ESKIMO

“Polo
The mint with the hole”
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BAYGON: COCKROACH

PURINA BARK IN THE PARK: TREE

PRINGLES HOT & SPICY: HOT AIR BALLOON

MAIS PRINTING HOUSE: TATTOO

“Avoid disappointing results.”
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CALGARY ZOO: CAVEGIRL

“Go back in time.
Dinosaurs Alive!”
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GOOD NIGHT MATTRESS: THIEF

“Fall asleep easily.”
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KISS FM 97.7: FATHER

“iPod..I’m your father.”
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FINDUS FRAICH’FRITES: GRANDCHILDREN, 2

“Granny’s fries without the Granny”
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FIAT AMBULANCE LINE: ICEBERG

“You never know how big of a problem you will find.
Introducing the fiat ambulance line.”
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SOFTLAN ULTRA: RUGBY

AUDI: AFTER-EFFECTS, ROBBER

“Can’t stop driving.”
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CAFÉ TAINÁ: DON’T SLEEP, PRISONER

“When sleeping is not an option.”
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TATA BEVERAGES BILLY TEA: WOMEN WERE

“Tea from a time when men were men and women were kind of like what men are now.”
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KITADOL: BAD MOOD

“Get her back.
Kitadol. Menstrual period.”
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ISCA TAPS: MIRROR

“Beautiful taps.”
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LG: BREAST

“LG Optimus 3D Smartphone. For more realistic pictures.”
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LIBRAIRIE L’ÉCHANGE: SELF-HYPNOSIS

“Self-Hypnosis
For the books you’ll never read again
L’Échange used books”
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SHIELDTOX NATURGARD: CHAMELEON

“Natural protection.”
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LOTERIA DE LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES: MONEY

“4 million bucks. The New year Jackpot.”
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BOMBRIL FORT: GIRL

“Protect your dreams”
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TOPGEAR MAGAZINE: ROAD SAFETY, SOCIAL MEDIA

“Thames
Paul Johnson just checked in @ the bottom of the river Thames.
Driving and social media just don’t mix.”
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SEAT: THE ROAD

“Avoid surprises
AFS side lightning system on Seat Ibiza.”
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3M SCOTCH BRITE ROLLER: DOG

PRINGLES HOT & SPICY: HOT AIR BALLOON

THE ATELIER: PORTRAIT

“We teach that tricky area between 2 and 3.”
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VAUQUITA: ORDER

BANDSPORTS: BIRTHDAY

“24/7 Sports Channel
BandSports”
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ARIEL: NAMASTE

“Stubborn stains?”
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LAND ROVER: GAS TANK

AVIS: REUNION

“Luxury car rental”
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SAMSUNG: WORKER

“Group shots, without group efforts.
WB700 with wide-angle lens.”
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WWF: TARZAN

“15 square kilometer of rain forest disappears every minute.”
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TELMEX: VIDEO SECURITY

“Upper Row (From left to right): Reads other people’s mail, leaves early, keeps alcohol in the drawer, steals office supplies.
Lower Row (From left to right): Always late, she is a man, nose picker, cries constantly, doesn’t work here.”
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ORTOIMPLANT DENTAL CLINIC: FANS

” All your teeth back in just 24 hours.”
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WORLD AIDS DAY: THE GRIM REAPER

BC LUNG ASSOCIATION: INFO

EUROSTAR: THE BARBER

“It’s summertime in London.
Paris-London 77EURO return”
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YOUNG DIRECTOR AWARD BY CFP-E/SHOTS: POOL

“Born to create drama”
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MCDONALD’S: THE REAL MILKSHAKE

LEBEAU AUTO GLASS: MAFIOSO

“Fast repairs”
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KIA: SERVICE

“Ultimate care for your car at Kia Service.”
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ASONOR: CHIPPENDALE

“Give back her dreams
Anti-snoring Asonor”
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ROWENTA RO4541: DUCK

“RO4541 Silence Force
2100 Watt Vacuum Cleaner
Rowenta”
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GOOGLE: DID YOU MEAN BATTLESHIP?

“Did you mean? battleship”
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Great Ideas for Your Personalised Greeting Cards

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:42:00 GMT

Giving away greeting cards to friends, family and clients is a tradition that will continue no matter what changes technology brings. Most people would prefer receiving actual prints than email greetings or even electronic greeting cards for sentimental reasons. A printed greeting card seems more sincere especially if its personally designed and not just bought from some bookstore across the street.

Though I have to admit that there are some good enough generic ones that are worth buying, it could be very tiresome to find that one card that fits your taste perfectly. There are times when you’ll find a greeting card with a great picture, but then you decide against buying it when you get to read that awful cliche of a letter inside. And when you do find that perfect card, you realize that there aren’t much copies available. The best solution of course is to design your own greeting cards and have them printed by a reliable printing company.

Below are some examples of excellent personalized greeting cards that should give you some ideas.

Greeting Card Designs by Megan Hawk

These three cards with vibrant colors and cool doodles can work for almost any purpose. They’re even classy enough to give away for business purposes.

Juicy Orange Greeting Cards by dee87

It’s hard to find greeting cards that have the exact colors that you want. Design one yourself and get that perfect shade of yellow or orange that you prefer.

Nerdy Panda Love Greeting Card by Panduhmonium

You won’t find a lot of greeting Cards with pandas wearing glasses in your neighborhood’s bookstore. But you can make your own and place a name or phrase of your choice on that speech bubble.

Palentines Cards by Able Design

Ever thought that sending your bros greeting cards would be a bit awkward? After seeing these greeting cards, you’ll realize that it won’t be as long as you use the right humor complemented by minimalist designs.

Greeting Card I by Annushkka

Greeting cards with fractal or nature-inspired Art will never get old. Sure you can find some in your bookstore. But wouldn’t it be better if you can put a photo you took or designed on your greeting card’s cover?

Springer ’08 Holiday card by Mark Giesser

A greeting card with a dark background and some elegant typography would look very professional and may just help you win your client’s trust.

Peeler Cards by Akihiro Kumagaya

This is just pure genius.

Article Source: http://blog.uprinting.com/great-ideas-for-your-personalized-greeting-cards/

32 Brilliant Poster Design Tutorials In Photoshop

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:15:00 GMT

Posters are great avenues to showcase one’s creativity. They allow artists to express themselves in countless ways. Unlike other print media, posters do not limit designers with certain layouts and design requirements. You can even use any design element that you wish.

One popular way of creating awesome poster designs is through Photoshop. In today’s post, we have compiled 32 brilliant poster designs and links on how they were done. We’re pretty certain you’ll learn something new even if you’re already a seasoned designer. Feel free to follow the respective sources and leave a comment below if there are any poster design tutorials you want to share.

MAKE A RETRO SPACE THEMED POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

MAKING A SUPERHERO MOVIE TEASER POSTER

DESIGN THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN MOVIE POSTER

CREATING A SPECTRUM POSTER DESIGN IN PHOTOSHOP

DESIGN A SWISS STYLE MUSIC FESTIVAL POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

CREATE A BLACK SWAN INSPIRED MOVIE POSTER

DESIGN A VINTAGE STYLE SWISSAIR TRAVEL POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

DESIGN A SIMPLE TEXTURED TYPOGRAPHIC POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

MAKE A VINTAGE PLANETARY LANDSCAPE POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

CREATE A WILD WESTERN “WANTED” POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

HOW TO CREATE A MYSTERIOUS POSTER DESIGN WITH 3D TEXT

DESIGN A GRUNGE VINTAGE POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

HOW TO CREATE A VINTAGE STYLE ZOMBIE MOVIE POSTER

CREATE ABSTRACT POSTER EFFECTS

CREATE A RETRO SCI-FI MOVIE MONSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

CREATE A STYLISH GRUNGE POSTER WITH 3D TYPOGRAPHY IN PHOTOSHOP

DESIGN A GRUNGY, ROCK & ROLL GIG POSTER

DESIGN A RETRO STYLED POSTER

CREATE A FUTURISTIC PORTRAIT POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

CREATE A REMARKABLE POSTER WITH DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

COMBINE STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY TO CREATE AN ABSTRACT POSTER LAYOUT

MASTER RETRO POSTER DESIGN

CREATE A RETRO URBAN GIG POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

INCEPTION POSTER WITH REPOUSSE IN PHOTOSHOP CS5

CREATE A FANTASTIC ABSTRACT FAN POSTER

CREATE PUNK POSTER ART

HOW TO DESIGN A GEOMETRIC POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

HOW TO CREATE AN INTENSE MOVIE POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

CREATE A MIX RETRO AND VECTOR POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

CREATE A STYLISH RETRO FUTURISTIC POSTER IN PHOTOSHOP

CREATE A REFRESHING BEER THEMED POSTER DESIGN IN PHOTOSHOP

DESIGN A CLASSIC SERIF POSTER

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Article Source: http://www.youthedesigner.com/2011/08/01/32-brilliant-poster-design-tutorials-in-photoshop/

August 1, 2011

Astonishing Free Typography Wallpapers

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:46:00 GMT

We love typography. What a cliche! We’ve heard it countless of times and we have seen many artists render that exact phrase. We love typography. What’s with that statement anyway? The truth? Cliche or not, We do love typography. In fact, we have not settled on an inspiration post last week. Today, we are featuring wallpapers on it, too.

Typography is an art form that the world of business, design, marketing and entertainment cannot live without. It has made earth a more colourful place to live in. It makes words go beyond their usual meaning. It gives us a more visual perspective to what we read. Okay, so maybe it doesn’t make the world exactly more colourful, but could you imagine product labels, movie titles and credits, and many other materials in need of a creative touch, without typography?

Now, imagine your desktop backgrounds with it. Feel free to download these wallpapers directly from their sources by following their respective links. Have fun browsing and downloading!

TYPOGRAPHY

Can be downloaded in 1680 x 1050
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<h2Be Human Typography

Can be downloaded in 1920 x 1200
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WALLPAPER: NEUE HELVETICA

Can be downloaded in 1920 x 1200
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I DID IT FOR LOVE WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1024 x 640
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MOREMONGER WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1280 x 800
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TYPOGRAPHY OBSESSED GRUNGY

Can be downloaded in 1920 x 1200
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TYPE WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1920 x 1080
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… LIKE IT … WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1200 x 800
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TYPOGRAPHY: SERIOUS BUSINESS DUDE!

Can be downloaded in 1024 x 640
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I LOVE TYPOGRAPHY

Can be downloaded in 1024 x 640
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TYPE ROCKS WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1280 x 800
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WALLPAPER Nº 001

Can be downloaded in 1024 x 640
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TYPOGRAPHY WORD

Can be downloaded in 1920×1400
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LOVE TYPOGRAPHY

Can be downloaded in 1280×800
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EAT THIS TYPOGRAPHY WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1152×864
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ARTIST

Can be downloaded in 1680×1050
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STUDY HARD WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1024 x 768
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1920 x 1200
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DEFINE YOURSELF TYPOGRAPHY

Can be downloaded in 1920 x 1200
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HELVETICA WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in
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TYPOGRAPHY RETRO ITALY

Can be downloaded in 1920 x 1200
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- F I X – Y O U -

Can be downloaded in 1680 x 1050
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BIG BLUE WALLPAPER – NY GIANTS

Can be downloaded in 1960 x 1280
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GANG GREEN WALLPAPER – NY JETS

Can be downloaded in 1960 x 1280
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USAV2

Can be downloaded in 1920 x 1200
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INSPIRATION WILL NOT COME

Can be downloaded in 1680 x 1050
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- R E V O L U T I O N -

Can be downloaded in 2548 x 1600
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SHADE DESIGNS WALLPAPER

Can be downloaded in 1200 x 800
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INDONESIA

Can be downloaded in 1280 x 960
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MIGHTY TYPO

Can be downloaded in 1200 x 849
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SORRY TYPO

Can be downloaded in 1680 x 1050
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RESISTANCE

Can be downloaded in 1680 x 1050
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OPPOSITE

Can be downloaded in 1280 x 960
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AN ODE TO THE PIXEL

Can be downloaded in 2560×1600
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FILL ME UP

Can be downloaded in 2560×1600
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LOPSIDED LOVE

Can be downloaded in 2560×1600
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CRUSHED

Can be downloaded in 2560×1600
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LETTERPRESSED DAMASK

Can be downloaded in 2560×1600
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25 High Speed Photos to Pump Up Your Large Format Poster Designs!

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:06:00 GMT

Alright, first thing’s first- the following images were NOT “photoshopped”, nor were they run through an image editor for anything other than resizing. These otherworldly images are a result of ingenious lighting and shutter-speed settings.

The technology behind high speed photography was developed by German weapons scientists during the First World Ward to aid in arms research and development. Today, there are several methods one can use to take high speed photographs, but all of them basically involve very fast shutter or camera sensor speeds.

Our eyes, while being incredible machines on their own, suffer from certain limitation in terms of speed and our brains are not capable of accurately recognising fast-moving objects. That’s why things in motion appear as a blur to us, and on slower cameras. With the right equipment however, we can unlock worlds that have been right in front of us all along.

These 25 high speed photos are but some of the more awe-inspiring shots out there! High speed photos tend to capture our imaginations because a lot of the time, we are just *really* seeing things for what they are for the very first time. Scroll down to see:

Disclaimer: The images on this page are not owned by UPrinting and are used solely as design examples. Please click on the images to see their original sources.

25 Out-of-This-World High Speed Photographs!

Please click on photos to see their original sources.

By ikerr

By Olivier Landreau aka lepopov

By trishhyyy.

By dina_149

By Frank_F_S

By dennisdijk87

By Lee Delaunay

By photoboothguy

By Saleh Bajahlan

By paranoidandreas

By winsnick

By MrWilkens

By dongga BS

Some rights reserved by innoxiuss

by ~Stridsberg

by `KevLewis

By josefrancisco.salgado

By richard.heeks

By Kals Pics

Got comments or suggestions? Drop us a line! Check out the artists’ portfolios for more amazing high speed photography samples. We print large format posters in high detail on durable HP paper on your choice of glossy or semi-glossy finishes. These prints look great just about anywhere and are sure to make a splash on your next business presentation!

Images are property of their respective authors and are for inspiration purposes only. Please click on images to find sources.

Article Source: http://blog.uprinting.com/25-high-speed-photos-to-pump-up-your-large-format-poster-designs/

Ensuring Print Quality: Optimum Resolution and Colour Value

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:14:00 GMT

The entire creative design in print doesn’t start and end with the soft copy. As a designer, you have to ensure the design in your head matches the design on screen. Furthermore, you also need to take extra measures to ensure your design on screen matches what comes out in print. This entails a degree of knowledge and know-how of technical aspects of design, the two most important of which are resolution and color value.

Resolution

In a nutshell, the image resolution is how crisp and clear the image is. Measured in a pixel ratio, the higher the ratio is, the better the resolution. Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty: pixel stands for picture element, the smallest elements of any image. They are the building blocks of everything you see in your monitor. The idea is the more of these pixels there are, the better the image turns out in print.

The catch here is that the resolution on screen and in print are very different. Your monitor can showcase even low resolution images in great quality. But when it comes to print, you need all the extra pixels in every square inch of your print material to make the image quality higher.

Color Value

Now let’s talk about color models. Particularly, the RGB and CMYK color models.

RGB – Red, Green, and Blue is the additive color combination used to show color on monitors. Additive colors come from light sources directly, so it’s not that difficult for your monitor to mix and match the right levels of RGB to mete out good images.

CMYK – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black is the subtractive color combination used in print. Subtractive colors come from light shining off of images. Because printed material can’t emit their own light (and thus can’t mix and match RGB’s) they use values of those four subtractive colors to represent the image printed on them.

Image in RGB versus same image in CMYK.

Almost everything you design on screen follows the RGB color model, unless you specify or adjust the color model manually. When they are printed, short of making the paper luminous, printers have no choice but to use CMYK. Basically, how images look in RGB are markedly different from how they look in CMYK.

Importance of Getting It Right

But isn’t setting the bar too high just nit-picking on what should otherwise be standards auxiliary to the main reason for the print design? No. Resolution and color value are absolutely not auxiliary nor secondary standards or factors.

The clarity of your images and the way your design’s colors show are drastically important. Case in point: research suggests that color advertisements sell 43% better than their black and white counterparts, and they also increase in-depth reading by as much as 60%. Those values alone should be compelling enough for you to get to know your resolution and color value 101’s. Let’s cut this short for now, but in a following post, we’ll delve into practical tips on how to efficiently maximize resolution and color values.

Articles Source: http://www.printcreate.com/

35 Creative Presentation Folder Designs for Identity Branding

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:02:00 GMT

One of the basic ways for advertising a brand identity is through a presentation folder. Presentation folders are materials that are usually presented to the client to give an introduction about a company’s profile, services and other info. It is common that sales people are required to have this marketing collateral especially when dealing with clients. There are folders that are completely packed with inserts like brochures, business cards and a CD presentation; while some minimalist folders only show short details displaying their company logo, brief profile and contact numbers.

Whatever a company decides on what to include in their presentation folder, it should always be clear and appealing to its target audience. It should also visually convey the message that your company would want say. Be sure to include only important elements and useful content. Corporate folders are often printed on thick, sleek card stock to give an initial impression of the quality. Message-wise, it should also depict the company’s purpose and relevance.

For this article, we will showcase premium and creative presentation folder designs as a source of inspiration. The following materials show exemplary uniqueness and good graphic designs. Enjoy!

30 Stunning Party Flyers for Print Design Inspiration

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:05:00 GMT

Flyers or pamphlets are single page advertisements commonly used to promote details about an event and newly launched products and services. They are very useful for small scale businesses since they are cheap, effective and informative. It is also very popular among event marketers because they can easily distribute them anywhere. It is especially essential to clubs, restaurants and other similar establishments.

However, there are limitations to this medium. One, many readers are way to busy to read just about anything. They only take time to read what benefits or interests them. It will then be necessary on your end to make your design, layout and copy appealing and easy to understand. Two, printing can become tricky sometimes. You should make sure that your design is translated flawlessly unto paper. With that said, make sure to only get your trusted printing company to do the job for you. Otherwise, you might not get your desired results.

To help you get some ideas, we have rounded up 30 party flyer designs. With their excellent designs, you’d definitely enjoy checking them out!

Disclaimer: The images on this page are not owned by UPrinting and are used solely as design examples. Please click on the links to see their original sources.