Expert tips and insights on design and print.
Good design has the power to make a real impact, and at DL Design, we explore how it can transform your brand. Through our blog, you'll find valuable insights on a wide range of custom printing and digital design services, all tailored to meet your unique goals. From creating eye-catching branding to designing effective promotional materials and digital assets, we share our personalised approach to delivering results that make a difference.
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Thinking of designing a banner for your business?
Here are five creative tips to ensure your banner grabs attention, communicates clearly, and actually drives action.
Thinking about hiring a graphic designer?
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.
Have you ever put up indoor posters and felt like nobody noticed them?
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.
Does your logo look sharp online but blurry in print?
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.
Crafting logos and icons that truly stand out means using the right tools.
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:
Are your leaflets actually working for you?
A well-designed leaflet can be one of the most cost-effective tools in your marketing strategy – but only if it’s done right.
Before any project goes to print, there’s one step I never skip: checking images and colours.
There’s one step I never skip: checking images and colours.
Why? Because what looks great on screen doesn’t always translate to paper.
One of the most common questions I get asked before designing a logo is:
Who owns the design – the client or the designer?
The answer isn’t always as simple as you might think. Let’s assume that you, the client, have me, the designer, create a piece of work for you.
Z-fold or gatefold, do you know the difference?
You’ve ordered a new batch of leaflets to advertise your business but then your print company asks you how you would like them folded.
Here are 5 top tips for a successful exhibition.
Having a successful exhibition requires careful planning to help you get noticed. Try our top 5 tips to make sure your exhibition is a success.
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.
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.