Ah, resolution. As a graphic designer who has been working in print for longer than I’d like to admit, resolution and discussion surrounding it is almost a daily occurence here at PDQ. Most generally, the conversations revolve around the lack of resolution on one project or another. When thinking about important ideas to convey through our blog, resolution seems like an appropriate – and important – choice. Let’s start with the basics.
If you’ve ordered anything from PDQ in the past, you may have been asked to provide your artwork or logo in CMYK. You may have asked yourself why CMYK and what does that even mean? Why can’t I just provide my RGB art instead, what’s the difference? Here is a little more about the different color models and why CMYK is the standard in commercial printing.
If you’re anything like me, I’m sure it’s happened to you. You are online searching for the perfect product. You’ve come across a few items that you like, but they’re not QUITE right. Maybe the colors are not exactly what you’re envisioning, or the font choices are not what you’re looking for. Maybe the whole design just seems dated and overused. So, what do you do? You could select that mediocre product and be sort of satisfied with it, OR you could choose PDQ for a custom design unique to you!
Your wedding is probably something you’ve been dreaming about for your entire life. Now your fiancé has popped the question and, of course, you said YES!!! After a few blissful days of congratulations from friends and family while floating on a cloud of happiness, reality begins to set in. YOU are now in charge of handling all the details for your celebration of love. Where will you start, who and what do you need to focus on and include, where can you look for inspiration? Wedding planning can be stressful, but with some guidance and help along the way, your wedding dreams can become reality.
Business cards have been around since 15th century China. Each year, seven BILLION business cards are printed around the world. What you include on those business cards and how your information is presented can make for a memorable experience or a lost opportunity. What do you need to know about crafting YOUR business card?
