{"id":7966,"date":"2018-07-24T09:13:39","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T13:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/?page_id=7966"},"modified":"2022-07-28T16:13:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T20:13:48","slug":"binder-design-cheat-sheet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/binder-design-cheat-sheet","title":{"rendered":"Binder Design Cheat Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"a_socialFollow\" data-action=\"BinderDesignCheatSheet\" title=\"Binder Design Cheat Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/media\/2018\/07\/CF-Binder-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\/2018\/07\/Download-Binder-Design-Cheat-Sheet.jpg\" alt=\"Download Binder Design Cheat Sheet\" width=\"665\" height=\"140\"><\/a><br \/>\nHTML Version: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/important-binder-tips\">Part 1: Important Binder Tips<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/print-ready-checklist-binders\">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_binder_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 \/>\nMake sure you define your binders&#8217; purpose and objectives. We&#8217;ll provide three vital points that should be part of every binder&#8217;s identity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select the right product and options<\/strong><br \/>\nPick out the product, imprint method, and options that are right for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplify the process<\/strong><br \/>\nPicking out a binder and preparing your artwork might seem complicated, especially if you&#8217;ve never done it before. We&#8217;ll guide you through the process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevent reruns<\/strong><br \/>\nAnticipate errors before they happen, preventing costly mistakes when your design is printed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide peace of mind<\/strong><br \/>\nRest easy; we&#8217;ll help you avoid any and all oversights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get results<\/strong><br \/>\nKeep your binders looking great for a longer period of time when you follow these tips.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-table right\">\n<h3>What&#8217;s Included<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Important Binder Tips<\/strong><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll guide you through designing a professional, polished binder.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select a binder with pockets to allow the ability to add materials on-the-fly (even without a three-hole punch).<\/li>\n<li>Test your ring mechanism to make sure it can hold the amount of materials you need.<\/li>\n<li>Create a unique look with shiny metallic PMS inks against matte vinyl stock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Important Binder Design Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.companyfolders.com\/blog\/important-binder-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-binders\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HTML Version: Part 1: Important Binder Tips | Part 2: Print-Ready Checklist Thanks for Downloading! 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