Graphic designers need to understand the printing knowledge and size specifications, in the process of printing and equipment, materials, technology, and even communication with the printing plant is also essential, mastering the following printing knowledge is necessary for the restoration of the design idea of the product.
An excellent design work, the aspects considered in design printing are divided into the following points:
1. Software
The three major software in graphic design, PS AI ID, each have their own characteristics, and of course, CDR.
2. Bleeding
When it comes to the output of reverse front printing, it is necessary to add bleeding, and the actual printing size can be established in PS.
3. Color mode
Graphic design basically needs to use the CMYK color model, but of course the RGB color model, which is based on the pixel size requirements of the display.
4. Image accuracy chart
Like if used for printing, make sure the images are above 300dpi resolution.
5. Graphic text
Twisted graphics have strokes, and text needs to be twisted.
6. Control of ink volume
Dark** and black color blocks are in, and it is difficult to express the level that is too deep in printing.
7. Document PDF output
While ensuring the printing standard, the file size is reduced as much as possible and the file transfer efficiency is improved.
8. Application of special technology
Special process, in the design of the best combination of the work and post-production of the printing personnel in advance to communicate whether it can be realized.
9. Select the paper
Offset paper, coated paper, special paper, etc.
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