What is Pre-Press?

What is Pre-Press?

What is Pre-Press in Printing? and why should I understand what it does?   The step between receiving design files and actual printing is called pre-press. It is the “pre” stage of printing—hence the name. Although designers are expected to prepare files to...
CMYK vs RGB

CMYK vs RGB

What is CMYK and RGB? – and why are they different in the Print space? CMYK and RGB both refer to colour spaces (or colour models), but they are used for very different purposes. Understanding the difference is essential if you want your printed material to look the...
Why use Bond?

Why use Bond?

Why Bond Paper? — and what Print uses does it have.   Bond paper has long been a global print staple, widely used in homes and offices, as well as for commercially printed products such as novels, training manuals, letterheads, and formal documents—especially where...
What is a Book Block?

What is a Book Block?

What is a Book Block in Printing? A simple guide to Book Blocks, Binding types and why they matter. When it comes to book printing, one of the most important — and often misunderstood — components is the book block. Whether you’re printing a novel, catalogue,...
All about Die-traces and Packaging

All about Die-traces and Packaging

All about Die Traces (or Die Lines) and Packaging and why they are important   Print projects aren’t always about straight edges and flat pages. Many printed items require shapes to be cut out of a sheet, either as a design feature or for the functionality of the...