How To Improve Your Print Projects
One of the most crucial aspects of the process is ensuring you have a good relationship with your print team.
Example of customer using half-tone effect to achieve pop-art effect. This will result in an undesirable moire pattern.
When it comes to creating custom printed products, one of the most crucial aspects of the process is ensuring you have a good relationship with your print team. The connection you build with your printers can make all the difference in achieving a final product that aligns with your vision.
Communicate Your Vision, Not the Details.
What message are you trying to communicate? What is the emotion you want the design to evoke? Is it a bold, eye-catching logo for a brand? Or a clean, simple quote for a t-shirt? If you can articulate the end result you want—whether it’s a crisp logo, vibrant color matching, or a specific look—they will know how to best approach your design to achieve those goals.
Keep Your Artwork Simple.
One mistake many people make when submitting artwork for printing is trying to “help” the design by adding special effects—like gradients, shadows, or texture patterns—believing they will enhance the overall look. However, this can often complicate the printing process rather than improve the final result.
Trust Their Expertise.
A good print team will be able to offer valuable insights, suggest improvements, and make sure your designs translate perfectly onto your chosen products. This can be especially important when working with custom items, where materials, colors, and fabric types can affect the final outcome. An experienced print team knows how to navigate these variables and ensure that your design maintains its integrity.
Keep your artwork clean and straightforward, and let your print team work their magic. You’ll be amazed at what they can do when you focus on what matters most: the message you want to convey.