Posts Tagged ‘pantone colors’

• Font Choice: Beyond Aesthetics

  • November 11th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: business cards, fonts, graphic design, logos, pantone colors, weird news

  Selecting the appropriate font for a creative piece is key. It is, perhaps, one of the most important elements of your design and it can be a very powerful tool in conveying your message. Recently, Dutch designer Christian Boer has… Read More

• Holiday Gifts | Promotional Products | DC, MD, VA

  • September 12th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, business cards, corporate gifts, embroidery, giveaways, graphic design, logos, pantone colors, promotional products

  There are 14 Fridays left until Christmas and 15 until the New Year. While it’s not time to pull out your tree just yet, it’s not a bad time to start thinking about what holiday gift you will give to… Read More

• School Spirit: Promotional Items for Fundraising

  • August 18th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, corporate gifts, embroidery, fundraising, logos, offset printing, pantone colors, promotional products, screen printing, tradeshows

  Another school year is upon us and just as kids are preparing to head back, schools are looking for ways to raise money and promote school spirit. As we discussed here, nonprofits like schools can take advantage of the power… Read More

• 4 Tips for Proper Envelope and Paper Storage | Washington, DC

  • August 12th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: cost savings, digital printing, envelopes, equipment, folder sealer, logos, pantone colors

  Curling as an Olympic sport? Sure. Curled hair? Chic. Bicep curls? Impressive. Curled envelopes? Nothing but trouble… Envelope and paper storage is very important. A curled form or a wrinkled envelope can cause huge headaches during processing including misfeeds in document… Read More

• Clear Stadium Tote | Washington, DC

  • August 6th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: clear stadium tote, clear tote, corporate gifts, cost savings, direct marketing, giveaways, logos, mobile marketing, multimedia, nfl, pantone colors, promotional products, screen printing, tote bags, tradeshows, turnaround time

  Football season is right around the corner and as football fans prepare to cheer on their respective teams there is one important thing to remember. Last May, the NFL Committee on Stadium Security unanimously recommended the implementation of a new… Read More

• 6 Fun Facts About Color

  • July 30th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: color, graphic design, lists, logos, pantone colors, promotional products, screen printing

  Men and women see the color red very differently. Women tend to see variations like crimson, maroon, and brick. Many men just see red. Researchers say it’s because the “red-seeing gene” is on the X chromosome and women have two,… Read More

• Color Through the Years | DC, MD, VA Printer

  • July 18th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: branding, cost savings, digital printing, giveaways, graphic design, logos, pantone colors, promotional products, screen printing, tradeshows

    Each year, the Pantone Color Institute names a color of the year. The color is reflective of the times and has a great influence on fashion, architecture, design, technology, film, art, and travel. Let’s take a look back across… Read More

• Stay Cool Promotional Products for Summer | DC Metro Ad Specialties

  • June 23rd, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, branding, dc metro ad specialties, dc metro promotional products, embroidery, giveaways, graphic design, logos, multimedia, pantone colors, stay cool, summer, tradeshows, turnaround time

  A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing,  and the lawn mower is broken. – James Dent         Saturday marked the summer solstice. The day of solstice has the longest… Read More

• Types of Printing Proofs | Gaithersburg, MD Printer

  • June 17th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: blueline proof, branding, cost savings, dc printer, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, gaithersburg printer, graphic design, logos, multimedia, offset printing, pantone colors, PDF proofs, press proof, proofs, rockville printer, turnaround time

  Proofing your print job is a crucial step. It’s your last chance to make sure that the fonts, graphics, colors, and margins are correct. Just as important as reviewing the proof is selecting the appropriate type. Your sales rep can… Read More

• 7 Common Presentation Folder Design Mistakes

  • June 9th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: branding, business cards, cost savings, direct marketing, folders, graphic design, logos, mistakes, offset printing, pantone colors, presentation folders, turnaround time

  1. Using a Stock (Plain) Folder When you need something to hold all of your marketing materials, a presentation folder is your best bet. But, it’s not just a vessel that holds brochures, sell sheets, and your business card…it should… Read More