Graphic Designer vs DIY: Shocking Truths You Need to Know

Graphic Design

Deep Dive Review: Listen Now! Graphic Designer vs DIY: The Real Costs and Benefits Hiring a professional graphic designer will cost you $50-150 per hour but guarantees quality work, while DIY design saves money but risks poor results. The key… Continue Reading…

Surprising Ways Color Calibration Transforms Print Quality

Graphic Design

Deep Dive Review: Listen Now! That perfect wedding photo, the business brochure that got you new clients, or the art print you hung on your wall—they all share one hidden quality: precise color calibration. When what you see on screen… Continue Reading…

Design Without Barriers: The Evolution of Accessibility in 2025

Graphic Design

The Deep Dive Review – Listen Now! Design is no longer just about what looks good. It’s about what works for everyone. In 2025, accessible graphic design isn’t a checkbox to tick—it’s the foundation of effective visual communication. The gap… Continue Reading…

Understanding RGB, CMYK, and Spot Colors: Choosing the Right Color Space for Your Project

Design Blog, Graphic Design

When it comes to graphic design and printing, choosing the right color space is crucial for achieving the best results. At BJPDS, we understand the importance of color accuracy and consistency in every project. In this blog post, we’ll explore… Continue Reading…

Vector? Raster? What the heck does it all mean?

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Understanding the Difference Between Raster and Vector Graphics Raster vs Vector Graphics. When working with digital images, it’s essential to understand the two primary types of graphics: raster and vector. Each format has unique characteristics and is suited to different… Continue Reading…

Why Microsoft Word Isn’t the Best Choice for Graphic Design

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The Deep Dive Review – Listen Now! When it comes to graphic design, choosing the right software is crucial for achieving professional and aesthetically pleasing results. Microsoft Word, while an excellent word processing tool, falls short in several key areas… Continue Reading…

Shift Happens!

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The Deep Dive Review – Listen Now! Next in our little series on design, I want to talk about “Shift” What is shift? Well, shift is what happens when you have anything printed. And this can happen on printers, copiers,… Continue Reading…

Personalized Gifts vs. Generic Ones: Which Creates a More Memorable Experience?

Graphic Design

The Deep Dive Review – Listen Now! Stepping into your next birthday party, you juggle a bottle of Pinot Noir in one hand, and a generically packaged gift in the other. Your eyes meet the towering stack of similar presents,… Continue Reading…

Using the right design program for the job!

Design Blog, Graphic Design

In my last post, we talked about how your print shop should be your first call. In this post, we’re gonna dive a little deeper on one of the reasons why that should be.

Your print shop should be your FIRST call on a project

Design Blog, Graphic Design

When I worked in a print shop, too many times I had seen clients take a lot of time to design a piece for print (or a whole campaign of items), only to not give the print shop enough time for printing, let alone pre-flighting, and then having issues crop up and their job printing late.

A print shop should be your FIRST call on a project.