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.

The main differences between litho and digital printing 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.

It helps to do some preparation before you brief your graphic designer, so here are some things you may want to consider.

Did you know that when you commission a new logo, you’re not just buying a design that looks nice and colourful?

A while ago, I attended a business expo and among the exhibitors was a local photographer offering headshots for social media and branding material.

You may have heard the words GSM and microns when people talk about print but don’t know what they mean. 

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.

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.

When you commission a logo design, your designer should always create the logo in a vector format whenever possible.

Have you heard a name you recognise from everyday use but didn’t know the brand name was owned by a specific company?

Have you ever had some artwork created only to be asked by your print supplier to supply it as a ‘spot’ or ‘special’ colour and wondered what it meant? 

If you are a small to medium-sized 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.

Coated paper is coated with an agent to improve the brightness and printing properties. Uncoated paper tends to absorb ink more than coated paper.

A funny thing happened to me last week. I had a call from a potential client who was enquiring about having a folded leaflet designed and printed.

You see text all around you, whether it’s printed in a leaflet or shown as you scroll a web page or social media app, but difference between a font and a typeface.

Here are five creative tips to ensure your banner grabs attention, communicates clearly, and actually drives action.

To get the best results, it’s not just about choosing the right designer – it’s also about how you brief them.

Here are six tips to ensure your designer can deliver exactly what you’re looking for.

That can be frustrating – but often, it comes down to placement and design choices.

Here are my top 5 tips to help your posters stand out and be remembered.

There’s a reason your logo looks sharp online but blurry in print – and a simple solution.

Swipe through this carousel to find out why your logo pixelates, and how vector files can save the day.

In design, logos and icons are crucial for shaping a brand's identity. Vector graphics offer unmatched flexibility, scalability, and precision, making them perfect for creating impactful logos and icons. Here’s why vector graphics are a designer’s best friend: