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...
What is a Print Proof?

What is a Print Proof?

What is a Print Proof? and what purpose do they hold Simply put, print proofs are either hard copy proofs (also known as hard proofs) or emailed proofs (often referred to as soft or digital proofs) created from the client’s supplied print files. They provide a preview...
What is a Print Brief?

What is a Print Brief?

What is a Print Brief? (and why it matters more than you think) In life, communication makes the difference between clarity and misunderstanding. Print briefs are no different. Only you, as the client, truly know what you want and the purpose of your printed piece, so...