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?

Design Blog, Graphic Design

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

Design Blog, Graphic Design

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 essential for graphic design. Here are some… Continue Reading…

Shift Happens!

Design Blog, Graphic Design

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, presses, banner/roll printers, etc. Shift is…well when… 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.

Task List, Project Management and More!

Design Blog, Event Planning, Tools

We’ve been using a new online tool, called Asana, for our in-house task lists and project management needs and we want to share with you how this has been changing how we communicate in-house and how you can use it for your own needs and when working on projects with us!

Brand Guidelines

Design Blog, Graphic Design

When a company has a strong brand, they need to ensure that the brand is used to its fullest potential and that all their employees (yes, I said all) understand the brand and “live the brand”. What is the point of having a strong brand, if only a few understand it and now how to “live it” when they are dealing with the public?

Brand Guidelines help companies educate their employees on their brands. Brand guidelines are an integral part for any company. No matter how large or how small a company is, brand guidelines should be created and implemented.

Tips for an Effective Web Site

Design Blog, Web Design

As a graphic designer, I am constantly looking and evaluating anything design related that I come in contact with. From menus at the restaurant, other business’ business cards, web sites to even billboards as I drive, I can’t help but look at something and appreciate what is working, and critique what is not.

One that really gets me the most is web sites.

Common Traits of a Graphic Designer

Design Blog, Graphic Design

With today’s technology, anyone can be a graphic designer.

But what makes a good designer? What traits should they have? Do they need to be creative? Do they need to have technical ability?

Most successful designers would agree that to be a good designer and be successful, a designer should have a few common traits like creativity and technical ability; and a few not so common like discipline, flexibility and patience.

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