Choosing a useful finished size
Start with handling distance, available content and the environment where the piece will be used.
THE PRINT JOURNAL
Ideas worth making tangible.
Practical notes for choosing formats, preparing artwork and keeping a growing print program consistent.
FEATURED GUIDE
Build a print brief that prevents rework.
Connect product purpose, finished size, quantity, material, artwork ownership, proof preference and destination before requesting production.
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Bleed, trim and safe zones
A plain-language way to keep backgrounds extended and critical content away from the cut edge.
Matte, gloss or soft touch?
Compare glare, color response, writing surface, handling and the tactile role of each finish.
Designing the unboxing sequence
Organize labels, mailers, inserts and product protection around the order customers encounter them.
Preparing images for print
Check effective resolution, color expectations and enlargement before the proofing stage.
Keeping repeat orders consistent
Document approved stock, size, finish, artwork version and destination details for the next run.
PACKAGING REFERENCE LIBRARY
Structure, finish and packaging references.
Use the remaining supplier-sourced visuals as editorial references for packaging articles. Approved product images remain bound to the product catalogue.
Editorial reference pool only. Each image remains separately traceable in the local manifest and must be checked by an editor before external publication.