When sitting down to design a printed piece, details matter. Some things make your piece look like you’re just starting. That’s why it’s crucial to double-check the little things to ensure that your piece looks its best. Here are five typography mistakes that scream “beginner”! Fortunately, most of these can be avoided by adjusting your…
Read More
Need an image fast and can’t find what you are looking for? Try AI image generation. AI tools are everywhere, and their ability to produce engaging, high-quality images is often stunning. Even the free options can produce commercial-quality images that are often “just the right something” for your design. Haven’t tried AI image generation? Don’t…
Read More
Ever feel a bit lost when picking paper for your print projects? Terms like basis weight, points, and color cast can sound confusing, right? No worries! Here’s a handy guide to help you navigate the basics. Basis Weight: This term refers to how much a ream (500 sheets) of paper weighs at its standard size—the…
Read More
The United States Postal Service offers several promotions in 2025 that provide mailers with discounts of 3% to 6% for implementing innovative strategies. These include integrating technology, creating multi-sensory experiences, maintaining continuous contact, using IMbA for reply mail, and adding marketing content to transactional documents.
Read More
When we’ve done something often, it’s easy to think, “I’ve got this,” but familiarity can breed mistakes. Preparing your next print project is no different. While the details may change from job to job, much of the essential prep work does not. Using a checklist can be a vital tool for keeping things running smoothly.…
Read More
One of the most powerful ways to grab attention with your printed pieces is to finish them with specialty techniques that add texture, shine, or dimension. Of course, some methods are more cost-effective than others. Here are five cost-effective finishing techniques to help your printed materials shine without breaking the bank. 1. Spot UV Coating…
Read More
There is something about the tactile nature of print that causes us to want to reach out and touch it. When customers have a printed piece in their hands, they will spend more time with it, opening and closing it, turning it around, and flipping the pages. As they do, they get more exposure to your message.
Read More
Print advertising remains a powerful tool for reaching and engaging with audiences. A strategic approach is helpful for creating effective print advertisements that resonate with your audience.
Read More
Color has a significant impact on purchasing decisions. Red stimulates urgency, blue evokes trust, green reflects nature and health, yellow radiates optimism, black signifies sophistication, orange sparks energy, and purple conveys luxury. Understanding color psychology is crucial for shaping consumer perceptions and actions.
Read More
U.S. Press Blog 