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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.

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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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Design Graphic Design

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Magazines

Magazine Printing Tips

Magazine printing is a unique way to establish your brand and to promote your products and services. Get started with magazine printing now!

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Magazines are one of the best print products a business or creator can use to add revenue. With content, storytelling, ads and branding your magazine will be kept, shared, and looked back on. Here is how to plan, design, and print a professional magazine.
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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

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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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Programs Sports

Getting Started with Sports Program Design

Your go-to guide for designing your sports program, what to include, how to fill pages, and ways to boost support with sponsor ads

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Sports programs are essential for any sporting event. Often, teams will do a season program with possible inserts for team rosters and other individual information. Since our sports careers don’t last forever, high school and college game day programs
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Calendars

Design Custom Calendars

Start designing your annual custom calendar with these helpful tips and tricks on designing and ordering! Free templates included!

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Custom calendars are the best marketing tools when it comes to cost. You get daily recognition everytime someone checks the date, adds an events, or flips to a new month. Here is everything you need to know to make your own custom calendar. From size and
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Design Programs Sports

How to Design a Sports Program That Fans Will Love

Explore the top 3 Mistakes to Avoid when creating a Sports Program Booklet for your school, team, or fundraiser.

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A great sports program is more than a roster and a schedule. It’s what parents, teachers, and coaches save for years, perfect to pull out at graduation or the athlete’s wedding. Designing a sports program with intention is easy and fast. Heres how to
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