September 23, 2024We’re winding down our trade show outreach for the year with the upcoming National Newspaper Association Foundation (NNAF) show, September 26 through 27, in Omaha, Nebraska. If you are unfamiliar with NNAF, its stated mission is “promoting news literacy, protecting the First Amendment, and enhancing the capabilities of community newspapers.”
August 24, 2024Vector graphics are a cornerstone of modern design, offering unparalleled scalability and precision. Whether designing a logo, creating web graphics, or preparing print materials, optimizing vector graphics is crucial for ensuring high-quality results across different mediums. This guide will explore essential strategies for optimizing vector graphics for web and print
June 6, 2024As we move into 2024, the world of promotional graphic design continues to evolve, reflecting up-and-coming technologies, consumer preferences, and design innovations. Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for creating compelling promotional materials that capture attention and drive engagement. Here are the top trends in promotional graphic design for
May 5, 2024Embroidery digitization is both an art and a science. It involves converting artwork into a digital file that embroidery machines can read, translating your vision into thread and fabric. However, even experienced digitizers can encounter challenges that affect the final product. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 10 mistakes
April 15, 2024In a fast-paced digital world, capturing your audience’s attention is critical to successful marketing. Promotional banners are an excellent tool for driving traffic, increasing brand awareness, and boosting conversions. In this guide, we’ll explore a few simple tips and tricks for creating promotional banners and vectors that catch the eye
March 24, 2024Embroidery digitizing software has become an essential tool for hobbyists, professionals, and businesses in the textile industry. As we enter 2024, the market for these tools has evolved significantly, offering more advanced features and user-friendly interfaces. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or an experienced designer seeking the
February 23, 2024Chronicling change is central to almost every newspaper’s mission, but change is also why they still exist. The first record of a newspaper was in 59 BCE for elites of the Roman empire. Newspapers have been reinventing themselves ever since. Too many today want to characterize “newspapers” as monolithic dinosaurs
November 14, 2023It’s Simple: Time, Effort, Budget, and Expertise. Yet, achieving a top-ranking website on the first page is virtually impossible without all four. The mix and extent required of these four variables within the context of each website’s competitive landscape vary wildly. The more competitive the industry, the more each variable will
October 10, 2023What is 3D Puff Embroidery? 3D puff embroidery is a popular technique that adds a raised, three-dimensional effect to embroidered designs, giving them a unique tactile feel. This effect is achieved by using foam under the stitches, creating a puffed appearance. The key to successful 3D puff embroidery lies in
September 5, 2023“Fresh & Innovative” Solutions Bring Challenges The answer to that question is almost a certain “yes” if you head a daily, weekly, or monthly publication dependent upon local retail advertising revenues. As we wind down the hottest summer on record and turn the corner into September, it’s time to think
