Artwork
We deliver custom projects from start to finish, for both domestic and corporate environments
We want to ensure the delivery of your signage solution is exactly what you had in mind. If you already have print ready artwork files, please upload them to a file sharing service of your choice. Alternatively, please browse our specification criteria if you are unsure whether your existing artwork is in the correct format.
We also have an in house design studio with a designer who can assist you in creating custom artwork – simply get in touch today and we will do our best to assist you!
Artwork Specifications
The following specifications are designed for your benefit and allow us to create a faster turnaround from supply of artwork to print. As artwork can be created in a large variety of software, using large amount of formats, we will of course be willing to discuss options for any artwork that does not meet the criteria set out below.
Colours
All of our print is made up out of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (CMYK). If you have any specific colour issues for your design please make the design staff aware and preferably supply a pantone reference that we can aim to match to. As colour is very subjective it is easier to match to a pantone reference or colour sample. Please note can not Garuntee extact colour matching
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Formats
Our prefered form of artwork is a Print Ready Adobe PDF. - We can also accept the follwoing formats
- Adobe Illustrator (CC 2018 or below)
- Adobe Photoshop (CC 2018 or below)
- Adobe Indesign (CC 2018 or below)
If you do not use or are unfamiliar with the software listed above then the following file formats are acceptable.
- .ai files
- .eps files
- .pdf files
- .tif files
These files can sometimes be saved from software that is not listed above by exporting or saving as. Please feel free to call us for details if unsure.
Fonts
All fonts used in a design should be included in a separate folder labelled fonts. Where possible, fonts should be outlined (converted to paths). On rare occasions text can reflow and change position so a proof, either hard copy or digital, is recommended for us to check against.
Scale
If for any reason the artwork has been scaled down, please include the current scale in either the Folder title or the file title the required scale of the printed artwork.
Image resolution
The resolution (DPI or Dots Per Inch) for photo files or artwork should be set to the following.
If you have trouble saving files that are too big, please contact us and we can discuss any further options available.
- Full Size
- 1/2 Size
- 1/4 Size
- 10% Size
- 150 dpi
- 200 dpi
- 300 dpi
- 600 dpi