BE FLEXIBLE. It’s the new motto for 2022. Every industry is currently feeling the effects of supply chain constraints and boy, can it be painful. The best advice I can offer to our customers is to be prepared, plan in advance, and be flexible. Some industries have been feeling the pressure of the supply chain…
The challenges we face in printing during the Covid -19 Pandemic It is becoming important, maybe now more than ever, to consult with your printer before starting a print project. The old phrase “times have changed”, could not be truer this year! As we step back into “normal,” there are new things to consider when…
Compare weights of text, covers, bonds and other types of paper by consulting the chart below. Contact your Julin Printing Representative if you have any questions! Click here for the PDF version. For more resources, click here!
Why are there so many different colors of black and when should I use them? Most commonly in printing and design you will Black, Rich Black and Registration Black. Let’s break down these 3 colors and when to use them. Black. This is 100% Black with no other colors added. Most commonly used as text, small…
What are the C and the U? What are the C and the U after the PANTONE color number? If you use any design programs like the Adobe applications, you know that Pantone colors are listed by number and most often have a letter after the number, C or U. The letter refers to the paper stock,…
I guess “they” were right. Print isn’t dead. Print advertising has made a big come back. Here are a few tips to consider when designing your next print project! Your print materials should instantly be recognized as yours. Consistency is key. Your brand colors, fonts, wording, images, “tone of voice” of your online campaigns…
A follow-up. Last year I told you I was teaching myself InDesign. To reiterate, I am not a designer, but sometimes I want to design things. It can be a frustrating process at times. I am sharing because a lot of my customers are not designers either, but they are required to design things from…
I admitted it, I am a hoarder. A hoarder of massive piles of industry magazines and printed blog posts. It’s time I put them to use. Here is a compilation of my favorite statistics from the pile! First up from SmallBizTrends. 9 of 10 consumers agree there will always be need for print. Small business owners…
What is Rich Black and when should I use it? We produce print using the CMYK or 4 color process model. As each color in the process (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) is laid down over the previous color it creates the images and colors you see in your design. Today we focus only on…
Fun fact: I started teaching myself how to use InDesign about a year ago. I have always considered myself a creative person and feel like after years of working with Designers and print, I have a good eye for good design, but I couldn’t design anything myself! Knowing good design and being a good designer…