for people who design things and then print them
Hello and welcome to our page of design resources for designers who print things. We have started to put together a selection of the very best resources for print designers. It's just the start so if you think there is anything missing then let us know.
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The Print Handbook
Preparing your pixels for print
This little handbook is crammed with stuff which we think you'll find very helpful. Especially if you're a designer. Our goal is to help you see if...
Newest Additions
Free Helvetica poster
This free PDF download allows you to print out your own A2 Helvetica poster.
PDF viewer Check
This clever PDF by VIGC displays an error message when viewed in a PDF viewer which can't be trusted to produce an accurate reproduction. Great for sending to clients.
Newsletter
We have a bi-monthly(ish) email newsletter with tips and resources for print designers. Some people think it's quite good. We don't. Just kidding, we do.
Freebies
Free Helvetica poster
This free PDF download allows you to print out your own A2 Helvetica poster.
Free 2012 calendar PDF download
Most free calendars you can download are ugly, covered in company logos and will use up all your ink. This calendar is not like those other calendars.
Free binding guide
Take a look at our little binding guide booklets. You can download the PDFs for free and make them up yourself. We think they are pretty cool.
Amazing articles
How to set up blacks for print
A helpful article from Computer Arts explaining a little about different types of printed black.
Choosing the best file type for print
There's a whole bunch of files you can use when getting involved in print. But it's important to use the right one for the right job.
Inside a commercial printers
What actually happens at the printers? We've collated a few pictures and videos to show you.
Why use a spot colour?
Fancy Pantone colours. Why do you even need to consider using them?
What do printing plates actually look like?
Never had a proper look at a printing plate? Well we've put together some photos for you to look at.
The best print design sites
We've compiled a list of the very best sites for print designers.
Submission
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Design tools
Paper size charts
Several tables full of paper sizes. What could be more interesting? And find out how big a Gutenberg Bible is.
PDF viewer Check
This clever PDF by VIGC displays an error message when viewed in a PDF viewer which can't be trusted to produce an accurate reproduction. Great for sending to clients.
More Resources
- FPOSpan
- QuipsologiesSpan
- Swiss LegacySpan
- AisleOneSpan
- SwissmissTina is from Switzerland, hence the "Swiss", and she's a lady which explains the "miss". It's a deluge of designery delights.
- Graphic ExchangeSpan
- Flyer GoodnessSpan
Inspiration
- PrepressureSpan
- FoldfactorySpan
- PrinternationalSpan
- The Print HandbookObviously
- Lynda.comSpan
- Binding MethodsSpan
- Designers ToolboxSpan
Resources
- The Kerning GameSpan
- Everything is a RemixSpan
- The Big PictureSpan
- WiredSpan
- Upon a FoldSpan
- Make a Book a DaySpan
- The Designer's Review of BooksSpan
- CoverjunkieSpan
Miscellaneous
- Herb LesterSpan
- Wit & WhistleSpan
- Field Notes
Things to buy
- CentreprintSpan
- BlushSpan
- Generation PressSpan