Category Archives: Graphic Design

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Why Use Photographs?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Custom Labels

Sometimes words alone seem inadequate to communicate your message. As many designers are learning, photographs can add power and impact to a layout. Just as computers have made using illustrations and drawings as easy as clicking a few buttons, advances … Continue reading →

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Graphic Design for Two Color Printing

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Custom Labels

How do I design business cards, letterhead, and envelopes for 2 color printing.  For instance, can two colors be combined for a third color?  Can the white of the paper be allowed to shine through to create gradients (like light … Continue reading →

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Design and Printing With Duotones

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Custom Labels

A duotone is an image taken from a black and white original and produced through two-color printing. The two colors may be used to achieve a wide variety of effects on letterhead, business cards, envelopes and other business stationery. What’s … Continue reading →

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