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What Does “Bleed” Mean in Printing? UK Size Standards Explained
In printing, “bleed” refers to an image, usually either a logo or background photo, that extends beyond the edge of a printed page. Whether you’re designing a brochure, flyer, or business card for your company, it is important that you understand what “full bleed” means and how to properly account for it in the design…
Read MoreBusiness Card Standard Size Guide for The UK
In the UK, most business card standard size dimensions fall within small rectangles that measure 85 mm wide and 55 mm high. This makes the UK business card approximately the same size as a credit or debit card (85.60mm × 53.98mm). You can create business cards in different sizes, which is especially important if you…
Read MorePoster Size Dimensions Explained: What A2, A3, & A4 Standard Sizes Mean
Poster size dimensions are the measurements of the page on which you print your poster. In the UK, many printers use the ISO 216 A scale, which is based on a very simple principle: each progressive paper type should be half the size of the one before it. The most common poster sizes you see…
Read MoreYour Complete Print Marketing Guide: How to Design and Print Marketing Materials
There is no question about it, print marketing is looked upon as the OAP of marketing techniques by the majority of new age digital marketers. But being old doesn’t mean it’s out of date and unusable. Just like a bourbon Whiskey or blue cheese, print marketing is only getting better with age. Would you rather…
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