{"id":7751,"date":"2025-04-21T08:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T13:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=7751"},"modified":"2025-07-14T08:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T13:49:57","slug":"designing-for-print-its-different-from-digital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/designing-for-print-its-different-from-digital","title":{"rendered":"Designing for Print: It\u2019s Different from Digital"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>Designing for print isn\u2019t the same as designing for digital. Whether you\u2019re designing print marketing or branded collateral, you need to know what design elements work for one medium versus the other.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>To streamline your print assets through the production process &#8211; and then boost your ROI by looking perfectly professional &#8211; we\u2019re revealing seven essential tips for how to design for print.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/all\">Explore Smartpress\u2019 print products for marketing, business and more<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><a href=\"#print-design-vs.-digital-design\">How designing for print differs from designing for digital<\/a>: It\u2019s all about the medium and how your assets are delivered.<\/li> <li><a href=\"#7-tips-for-designing-for-print\">7 tips for designing print<\/a>, from color space, image resolution and fonts to paper stocks, finishes, file formats and proofing.<\/li> <li><a href=\"##-6-create-your-file-in-the-correct-format\">How to print online with Smartpress<\/a>: Simply make your print selections and upload your design file.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"print-design-vs.-digital-design\">Print Design vs. Digital Design<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you learn only one thing from this article, it\u2019s that designing for print is different than designing for digital. And whether you\u2019re custom printing marketing assets or commercial printing branded collateral, it\u2019s crucial to keep those differences in mind if you want your process to be efficient and pieces to be effective.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just imagine: Your clients see a promo on a direct mailer or event details on a banner but the images are low-quality, the font is unreadable and the graphics are cut off. A) It\u2019s not a good look. B) People will miss the message. And C) They\u2019ll equate the quality of your assets with the quality of your <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/needs-of-a-business\">business<\/a>. Ouch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"7-tips-for-designing-for-print\">7 Tips for Designing for Print<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Before you dive into your next campaign, take a look at these seven print design tips to ensure you\u2019re on the right (and ROI-boosting) track. From color and image resolution to fonts, finishes and formats, these tips make it easy for you to create promos that pop, ads that attract and signage that succeeds.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-04-23-BLOG-1-color-space.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=b3da03a93bed27c8afc56b553e34891d\" alt=\"An Evereve brand book laying open and designed for print with bright colors and product imagery.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#1 Use the Correct <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/color-space\">Color Space<\/a><\/h3> <p>One of the print design basics you simply have to know is color space. For print, you\u2019ll be designing in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow and black). For digital, it\u2019s RGB (red, green and blue). Why is this important? Because <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/digital-color-vs-print-color\">printers display colors one way and digital screens display them another<\/a> &#8211; the color spaces are designed specifically for their respective formats.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>If your design includes specific colors that need to be produced precisely (like your brand colors), use Pantone spot colors that are named by a number, and we\u2019ll color-match them as closely as possible.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-04-23-BLOG-2-high-res.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=239c5876fe8c2ebae38eb8d30f5b202b\" alt=\"Two hands holding open a custom booklet printed with Retail Locations and two baristas at a coffeeshop.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#2 Include High-Resolution Images<\/h3> <p>When designing for print, your images need to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/image-resolution\">high resolution<\/a> &#8211; there\u2019s no getting around it. To be considered a high-quality, high-resolution image, it needs to be at least <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/image-resolution\">300 DPI<\/a>. With 300 or more dots per inch, your images will look sharp (not fuzzy!) when printed.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Smartpress recommends your images be in the <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/vector-graphics-vs-raster-images\">vector format<\/a> because the points and lines that make up the graphic elements remain smooth no matter how large or small the image is scaled.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/principles-of-design\">Get more graphic design tips for print with the seven principles of design<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-04-23-BLOG-3-legible-fonts.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=183193e1edef7d8aa49ec70d1dfc1c21\" alt=\"A trifold brochure with three perforated discount cards printed in green, blue and purple designs.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#3 Legible Fonts Only<\/h3> <p>Another one of our favorite graphic design basics is about fonts. Specifically, font size. For this, we recommend taking a Goldilocks approach: not too big, not too small. Our just-right size recommendation? At least 6 pt. for a <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/easy-to-read-fonts\">readable<\/a>, get-your-message-across-able design.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>&#8220;Legibility is key when choosing fonts for print. With so many trendy or decorative fonts available, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in style, but if the message isn\u2019t easy to read, it won\u2019t land,&#8221; said Smartpress Graphic Designer Nate Johannes. &#8220;Whether you go with a sans-serif, serif, script or a hybrid typeface, make sure every letterform is easily recognizable and readable at the intended size. Good typography should support your message, not compete with it.&#8221;<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Use vector-based text so it\u2019s clear at any size, and we don\u2019t recommend flattening your text into a raster format &#8211; you\u2019ll lose editability and quality.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-04-23-BLOG-4-paper-stock.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=ded9f9f27e928f8fe763556e5eed0b71\" alt=\"The binding of a brochure printed with images a teal nail polish bottle spilling on its side.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#4 Be Choosy with Your Paper Stock<\/h3> <p>You can\u2019t print without paper, but how do you choose the right one? First, consider your design intent. How are your clients receiving it? What are they supposed to do with it?<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>If you\u2019re printing direct mail postcards, you might want a <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/coated-paper-stocks-vs-uncoated-paper-stocks\">coated paper stock<\/a> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/text-weight-vs-cover-weight\">heavier weight<\/a> so it stands up to the mailing process. If you\u2019re designing a branded notebook for employees, you\u2019ll want interior pages that are <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/small-format-paper-stocks\">uncoated<\/a> (or even <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/recycled-paper-stocks\">recycled<\/a>).<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>See and feel our selection of stocks, weights and finishes with a <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/paper-sample-book\">FREE Paper Sample Book<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blogprodproxy.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-04-23-BLOG-5-striking-finishes-V2.gif\" alt=\"A hand holding a custom postcard designed for print with Art Pop in blue and two hands with brightly colored nails.\"   \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#5 Add Striking Finishes<\/h3> <p>While you can add dazzling effects to digital designs, there\u2019s nothing like seeing them IRL. Smartpress\u2019 custom printing services include specialty finishes like a high-gloss <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/uv-coating\">UV coating<\/a>, the tactile and velvety <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/soft-touch-laminate\">Soft Touch laminate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/custom-foil-printing\">foil printing<\/a> in five different colors. And they\u2019re all the more eye-catching (and engaging) when clients hold them in their hands.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>(BTW, that UV coating is just as protective as it is polished. We\u2019re all about style and substance.)<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-04-23-BLOG-6-correct-file-format.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=b72d02f1f77ebd2b9d7c89e5ec99c33e\" alt=\"A stack of custom stickers printed with Saint Minneapolis in black and diecut to the outline of the words.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>#6 Create Your File in the Correct Format<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>When you\u2019re creating print marketing with an online printer like Smarptress, you\u2019re also creating a print-ready file. Also known as a design file, this <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/file-preparation\/how-to-save-your-pdf\">PDF<\/a> is what our experts follow when they\u2019re printing your projects. See below for a few elements of your file that you\u2019ll need to account for, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4QTaW-IjKfc\">watch how to save your file as a PDF<\/a>.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h4>Bleed, Safety Margin &amp; Cutting Tolerance<\/h4> <p>Before you upload your print-ready file to Smartpress, you\u2019ll want to make sure it includes the following elements in order for us to print your project quickly and correctly:<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\"><strong>Bleed<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Bleed is the area of your design that extends beyond the trim line (the actual finished size of your design). Your artwork must have a minimum bleed of 0.125\u201d or 1\/8\u201d. For large format projects, like signage, include a 0.25\u201d or 1\/4\u201d bleed.<\/li> <li><strong>Safety Margin:<\/strong> This is the area that you want to keep all of your essential text and graphics within. It should be a minimum of 0.25\u201d or 1\/4\u201d away from the trim line to prevent anything from getting cut off.<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/cutting-tolerance-for-print\"><strong>Cutting Tolerance<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> This is the slight variation that can occur due to shifting of printing presses when your project is trimmed to its finished size. This variation can be within 1\/16\u201d, so we recommend adding a 1\/8\u201d border to prevent this.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/file-preparation\/print-ready-files\">Learn all you need to know about print-ready files<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-04-23-BLOG-7-proof.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=0cd3d299fdfa6e6ded4fbe050f7c1f68\" alt=\"Four proof sheets overlapping each other in a row and printed with photography and a landscaping company's details.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h3>#7 Proof, Proof &amp; Proof Some More<\/h3> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>Our last tip for designing for print is to proof your design slowly and meticulously. Online printing with Smartpress means you can choose what <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/how-to-use-a-print-proof\">type of proof<\/a> you\u2019d like to receive and approve it before we do our thing.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>If you\u2019d like to see your colors and image resolution in person, we recommend ordering our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/print-coating-sample-sheet\">Print &amp; Coating Sample Sheet<\/a>. It\u2019s a great option when you\u2019re testing out stocks and coatings, too.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>It\u2019s also a great idea to print out mockups of projects with multiple or complicated folds, like any of our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/brochure-printing\">brochures<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/designer-folds\">Designer Folds<\/a>, to make sure your content lines up and is arranged correctly.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>One other option is to print a small quantity of your project first to verify everything looks A-OK before placing a large-quantity order. (That\u2019s a little trick to our business printing services we know you\u2019ll love!)<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Print Your Next Asset with Smartpress<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row end-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Now that you know how to design for print, the next step is to do it with <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/all\">Smartpress\u2019 online print shop<\/a>. From marketing essentials and business stationery to event signage and office decor, we\u2019re the commercial printer that helps you get it done (and done right).<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Upload your print-ready file or chat with our friendly experts to get started.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Designing for print isn\u2019t the same as designing for digital. Whether you\u2019re designing print marketing or branded collateral, you need to know what design elements work for one medium versus the other. 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