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Printing Terms Infographic – Color Quick Guide
Oct 7th
We strongly believe that an informed customer can make all the difference in print jobs going smoothly and without misunderstandings. I’m sure it goes for any industry. We strive to offer a unique and pleasant experience when working with us. By providing our customers with informative collateral we not only educate our customer, but we…
How to Find Vector Corporate Logos and Hi-Res Product Images
Jun 10th
Vector Logos of popular brands are sometimes hard to find for your designs… Customers in need of design services are usually not knowledgeable of technical properties of design… that’s why they hire us to design it for them. More often then not, customer supplied files are not print-ready; product images and manufacturer logos pulled off…
Creative Collection of CMYK Inspired Vector Logos
May 23rd
As printers and print designers we are constantly submerged mentally and physically in the realm of CMYK. These four letters are the rule of the print industry and the basis for almost everything that we print. To increase your understanding of the CMYK color mode, please read our popular Colorful Guide to Understanding Color which…
Magical Graphic Design: Houdini
Mar 24th
Harry Houdini once said: “My brain is the key that sets my mind free.” As designers, the key is to keep the creativity fresh and inspired. Thinking outside of the box and out of the ordinary. Harry Houdini was a creative innovator. His public acclamation came from showing people what they had never seen before,…
Easy Photoshop Color Splash Tutorial for Photos and Images
Feb 28th
Color Splash Photos with Photoshop Color splash is a method for emphasizing areas or objects inside of black and white photographs, with color. Very popular with wedding pictures and vintage photography, color splashing gives images an extra dimension of beauty: Color can be used creatively to change the perception of the image. Step 1:…
The Influence of Color – Color Psychology and the Subconscious
Jan 28th
We live in a world of Color. Everywhere you look color is influencing us consciously and subconsciously; naturally and synthetically: The blue sky, the green forests, the red stop sign, the green light. Color stimulates our emotions and motivates our decisions. In this article we will investigate what some colors represent and how they can…
A Colorful Guide to Understanding Color
Jan 21st
- Vision gives us the ability to see color, but how many of us can truly explain or describe what color is or where it comes from? This quick guide gives you a brief understanding of color, how it works, its application and how it affects your design and printing outcome. Q. What is the…
Refreshing and Tasty Design Inspiration
Jan 7th
Art is a fruit that grows in man, like a fruit on a plant, or a child in its mother’s womb. Jean Arp When in need of inspiration I always turn to nature. Curves, colors, shades, reflections, beauty; You name it, she’s got it. Here’s a healthy dose of inspiration: Quick Fun Fruit Facts:…
The Need to Bleed
Dec 21st
“Designs that bleed” I recently asked my production manager and the graphic department manager here at Marsid M&M: – What is the most common mistake that you find in artwork submitted by customers? Answer: Missing Bleeds. They also added that it is one of the biggest causes of delays in the customer receiving their order.…
Brand Identity Built for Success
Dec 3rd
In all successful brands you will find fundamental characteristics that create recognition and assimilation. Comparable with that of seeing a familiar face, “Brand Identity” strengthens trust and confidence. Color A color scheme can express and communicate different things about a company, product or service. Color psychology plays a big roll in the viewer’s subconscious and…
