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Presentation Folders

Learn how to choose and design presentation folders. Sizes, pockets, paper, finishes, and what to put inside.

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Presentation folders are used as tools in many forms of business. A strong design with quality materials speaks highly to your business and meeting. We will cover what presentation folders are, how to choose the right pockets, paper, and finish, how to design
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Standard Poster Sizes

Discover the standard poster sizes and dimensions to ensure your poster design meets stands our from the crowd and makes a lasting impact.

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Your poster is perfect, the design is done and the deadline is tomorrow. Then you go to print your poster and theres a million different options! This guide covers every standard poster size we print, what each one is best for, and how to set up your file so
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Design Print Basics

DPI vs PPI

DPI vs PPI explained. See the difference, what 300 DPI means, and how to check your image’s resolution before you print.

Reading Time: 7 minutes

When you’re designing, especially designing for print, a lot of unfamiliar terms can come up. A typical requirement, probably given by your printer, is that your file should be at least 300 DPI. You might brush it off and then have to figure out what it
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How to Print From Canva

How to print from Canva the right way. Get your size, bleed, and PDF settings right, then find the best place to print.

Reading Time: 9 minutes

Canva is known for its user-friendly interface and endless templates. Its free model offers a budget-friendly solution for individuals and businesses looking to design without a huge learning curve. In this blog, we will go over how to properly print on canva
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Color Design Print Basics

How to Convert RGB to CMYK

Learn how to convert RGB to CMYK for print in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva and Acrobat, and what to expect when colors shift.

Reading Time: 8 minutes

RGB and CMYK are the two color modes you’ll come across when you’re setting up a design document in a program. RGB is the color mode designed for screens. CMYK is the color mode designed for print. One of our most asked questions is, “How do
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Design Print Basics

What is CMYK in Printing?

What is CMYK in printing? Learn what the four inks stand for, what the K means, and why your printed colors don't match your screen.

Reading Time: 7 minutes

If you’re a designer, you know how important it is for your designs to come out exactly how you see them on your screen. Your background pink is bright, and the dark blue is the perfect shade paired with it to just make it all work. You’re now
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Design Print Basics

Full Bleed vs No Bleed Printing

Full bleed vs no bleed printing explained, plus how to set up your file with the right bleed, trim, and safety margins.

Reading Time: 8 minutes

You’re not the only one confused by printing terms. Words like “full bleed” and “no bleed” sound technical, but it’s really super simple. It comes down to one thing: Does your design go to the edge of the page? Full bleed
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Catalogs Design

Best Design Tips for Seasonal Product Catalogs

Discover expert tips for effective seasonal catalog design that drives sales, connects with trends, and keeps your brand relevant year-round.

Reading Time: 7 minutes

Product catalogs are vital during peak seasons, used to capture your customers attention at the perfect moment. The perfect design can add to that moment. Here’s how to create, design, and print your money printing investment. A seasonal catalog is one of
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Books Design Self Publishing

7 Book Cover Design Tips

Discover 7 expert book cover design tips to help your book cover stop the scroll and win your readers first impression

Reading Time: 10 minutes

The book industry is booming now more than ever! 4.2 million new book titles were published in the U.S. in 2025 alone. Self-published titles jumped 38.7% that year to more than 3.5 million of that total. Book covers have become an essential piece of standing
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Books Design Marketing Self Publishing

How to Design a Book Series Cover

Here are essential tips for designing your book series cover. Learn how to create a professional cover to elevate your book's aesthetic.

Reading Time: 9 minutes

Is designing your book series cover keeping you from publishing? Could this be preventing you from reaching your marketing goals? The content of the book is most important to you but the reader will often judge a book by its cover. As an author or designer,
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