Designing

Design matters. You could print a million business cards, posters, stickers or postcards, but if they don’t have a strong design then they won’t work to promote your business, product, service or event. A poor design speaks poorly of you, and we here at PsPrint Blog don’t like anyone speaking poorly of you. Below you will find helpful blog posts covering all aspects of design, so whether you are designing for business or for pleasure, we’ve got a blog post that can help you.

June 6, 2011

In my earlier post Letterhead Possibilities, Part 1, I gave some thought to the fold, the back of the page and the idea of wrapping around. But there are so many other considerations since you...

May 31, 2011

There's just something about vintage illustrated travel posters. They're a great source for vintage color palettes and typography if you want to recreate the feel of something printed in the...

May 30, 2011

A letterhead system is an important communication tool for your company, or (if you're an army of one), yourself. At its most basic the system should include letterhead, envelopes and business...

May 25, 2011

As a nod to Memorial Day I'd like to dig up some great old American military propaganda posters. You'll instantly think of the Uncle Sam poster or Rosie the Riveter. That's a testament not only to...

May 24, 2011

Like correct spelling and grammar, there are certain details in typography that make you look polished and professional instead of sloppy and amateurish. While it’s easy to run a spell check it...

May 23, 2011

Last time we talked about type on business cards in Part 1, the ideas were pretty basic.  Choose a distinctive font; use the different type styles from one big-family font; and use type at...

May 17, 2011

Fashion trends change with the seasons, and wedding trends follow right behind. Now seems like a great time to take a look at some of the biggest spring trends and use the ideas to make your...

May 16, 2011

Conventional business cards are trimmed out with straight blades so it’s easiest and least expensive to create a card with sharp 90 degree corners. A die-cut business card is one that uses a...

May 11, 2011

Since today is Bike to Work Day I thought it would be a good moment to take a look at some fun posters, invitations and ephemera using bikes. In the late 1800s two technologies were developing at...

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What is the PsPrint Blog??

The PsPrint Blog is a resource for graphic designers, freelancers, small business owners and fans of print marketing. You'll find helpful techniques on printing everything there is to print, including business cards, postcards, brochures, stickers, invitations, greeting cards, door hangers, magnets and more. The PsPrint Blog shares creative ways to improve your design and layout skills, and useful tips for marketing your business in any medium. We also like to have a little fun, sharing design inspiration and spotlighting some our favorite customers' printed pieces in our "Hot Off the Press" series.