Expert tips and insights on design and print.
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Trade show print designed for Helvellyn Group.
Helvellyn Group is a leading manufacturer of low-environmental-impact coal replacement fuel for industrial and power generation applications.
What do the terms GSM and microns actually mean?
You may have heard these words when people talk about print but don’t know what they mean.
Leaflet design and print for the Sudbury Silk Festival.
The Sudbury Silk Festival was held on Saturday, 7th September 2019, to celebrate the rich heritage of silk weaving in Sudbury. DL Design was commissioned to create a trifold leaflet for festival attendees
Workbooks designed and printed for Best Behaviour.
Best Behaviour Dog Training offers 121 training, puppy classes, adult dog training classes and behaviour consultations for problem behaviours.
Value, service and experience in business.
How many of you professionals can relate to this story about value, service and experience?
Logo design for TripLinks chauffeur service.
When Richard launched TripLinks he reached out to DL Design for a professional logo design.
My days before the Apple Mac was a common sight.
I’m Darren and because I’ve been in the print and design business some time I’d give you an insight about how we used to work before the Apple Mac came along.
Desktop roller banners printed for SleepyNico.
SleepyNico, an award-winning baby brand based in Suffolk, specialises in bespoke baby slings, toddler carriers, and accessories.
From pen to press – the journey of print.
Today I want to concentrate on print production and talk you through the journey or the steps taken to turn an initial sketch into a finished printed job.
What is the difference between litho and digital printing?
The main differences are that litho printing uses wet ink and printing plates and digital printing uses toners on a press similar to a very large office printer.
What’s the best way to brief your graphic designer?
What is the best way to brief your graphic designer? It helps to do some preparation first, so here are some things you may want to consider.
CMYK vs RGB: Differences in colour for print and digital.
One of the many things a graphic designer needs to know is when to use CMYK and RGB. CMYK stands for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.
Why don’t you just do the design yourself?
A while ago I attended a business expo and among the exhibitors was a local photographer offering headshots for social media and branding material.
Learn about the most common file types and their use in print and web.
Having your file supplied correctly is crucial to the final job outcome for print or web. To help you understand the difference let’s look at eight of the most common file types and describe each one.
Five things to be aware of when you design for print.
You’ve come up with the big idea and generated the visuals, now it’s time to prepare that artwork for print and look forward to receiving a knock-out finished result landing on your doorstep.
Are you thinking of hiring a graphic designer?
If you are a small to medium size business with a limited budget you may be wary about hiring a professional graphic designer thinking it’s a lot of expense with no guarantee of recouping that expense.
Do you know the difference between coated and uncoated paper?
Coated paper is coated with an agent to improve the brightness and printing properties as the coating fills the minute pits between the fibres