{"id":1662,"date":"2013-03-12T18:53:49","date_gmt":"2013-03-12T22:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/?page_id=1662"},"modified":"2022-07-28T16:13:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T20:13:44","slug":"folder-design-cheat-sheet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/folder-design-cheat-sheet","title":{"rendered":"Folder Design Cheat Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"a_socialFollow\" title=\"Folder Design Cheat Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/media\/2013\/01\/CF-Folder-Design-Cheat-Sheet.zip\" data-rel=\"popup\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/media\/2013\/03\/Download-Folder-Design-Cheat-Sheet1.jpg\" alt=\"Download-Folder-Design-Cheat-Sheet\" width=\"665\" height=\"140\"><\/a><br \/>\nHTML Version: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/important-folder-tips\">Part 1: Important Folder Tips<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/print-ready-checklist\">Part 2: Print-Ready Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jqmWindow2\" id=\"socialFollow\" data-role=\"popup\">\n<div class=\"popup2\">\n<h4>Thanks for Downloading!<\/h4>\n<hr>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/eleven40\/images\/dc_gallery.svg\" alt=\"Need Project Advice?\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"h4\">Need Project Advice?<\/p>\n<p>We will help you find the best solution for your next print project.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/companyfolders\/project-consultation?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=project_consult&amp;utm_content=download_popup_folder_design_cheat_sheet\" class=\"dc_blog2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-table\">\n<h3>Why It&#8217;s Useful<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Specify your goal<\/strong><br \/>\nBefore you order products, it\u2019s a good idea to establish what you plan to use them for. We\u2019ll give you three vital points that should be part of every folder\u2019s identity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select the right product and options<\/strong><br \/>\nThese valuable tips will help you choose the product, imprint method, and options that are right for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplify the process<\/strong><br \/>\nPurchasing products and preparing your artwork can seem a bit overwhelming. This document will help make the process quick and easy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevent reruns<\/strong><br \/>\nOur cheat sheet can help you catch errors early on, so you avoid spending extra time and money fixing mistakes after your design has been printed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide peace of mind<\/strong><br \/>\nDon\u2019t stress about possible oversights; you can relax with confidence once you\u2019ve run through our tips and precautions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get results<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you take advantage of our expertise, your marketing materials are more likely to stay looking great for longer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-table right\">\n<h3>What&#8217;s Included<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Important Folder Tips<\/strong><br \/>\nThis handy guide will help you design the best possible product to meet your needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Achieve colorful backgrounds by printing ink on white stock or by allowing your stock color to act as your background.<\/li>\n<li>Place important logos, text, or other elements on the right 2\/3 of the front and back cover to increase their visibility.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent wear and tear with rounded corners, reinforced edges, lamination, or thicker stock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Important Folder Design Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/important-folder-tips\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Print-Ready Checklist<\/strong><br \/>\nFollow these simple steps to be sure your artwork is fully prepared for printing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save file as: <strong>.AI, .EPS, .PDF, .PSD, .INDD,<\/strong> or <strong>.TIF.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Make raster images 300 DPI at the size they will be printed.<\/li>\n<li>Keep important elements within 1\/8\u201d safe zone.<\/li>\n<li>Proofread all copy for grammar, spelling, and clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Print-Ready Checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/print-ready-checklist\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HTML Version: Part 1: Important Folder Tips | Part 2: Print-Ready Checklist Thanks for Downloading! 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