Choosing the right Paper for printing jobs

Written by Maricon Williams


Choosingrepparttar right paper for a printing job is a very complicated undertaking. It should not be that way though. You have overwhelming options. All you have to do is to be specific. Paper influences allrepparttar 107298 aspects of a print project, together with overall perception, reproduction quality, durability and mailing cost. Choose defectively, and you can spoil an otherwise great project.

To be specific is to consider a lot of aspects. Firstrepparttar 107299 surface ofrepparttar 107300 paper because it affects its look, feel and printability. It matters because people are influenced byrepparttar 107301 appearance ofrepparttar 107302 paper, it’s that simple.

Second aspect isrepparttar 107303 paper color. Color isrepparttar 107304 most important characteristic since it controlsrepparttar 107305 hues and shades ofrepparttar 107306 ink. At present, white isrepparttar 107307 most popular color and is generally optimal for conventional uses. Off-white paper produces fewer glares. It is usually used in publications such as novels and manuals.

Brightness is another aspect that needs to be considered. It measuresrepparttar 107308 percentage of light that it reflects. Most papers reflect 60-90% of incoming light. It is important because it affects readability. High level of brightness can cause eye strain. Conversely, low brightness can cause blurring effect.

The fourth aspect is opacity. It isrepparttar 107309 degree to which other printing is visible throughrepparttar 107310 page. High level of opacity minimizesrepparttar 107311 visibility of printing on succeeding pages, as a result, it enhances readability. Opacity is influenced byrepparttar 107312 other factors such as bulk and weight of paper, paper color, ink color, coatings, chemicals and coverage.

How to create your logo (Part 1)

Written by Granny's Mettle


For a businessman, image is everything. Big companies invest a lot to have an attractive, dynamic, eye-catching image to brand their identity. These eye-catching visuals are commonly known as logos.

A logo is a name, symbol or trademark of a company or organization, made up of text or symbols arranged to convey a distinct and unique message. It leaves a greater and lengthier impact than words alone that's why it isrepparttar simplest and most direct way of promoting one's business. Onrepparttar 107297 web, a well-defined and thought-of logo decides whether your site is worth browsing. It is literallyrepparttar 107298 first piece of graphics that visitors see, that's why it is important to make that moment count.

Text or Symbol Logos

There are two types of logos:repparttar 107299 text logos and symbol logos.

A text logo is made up of words and type fonts. Type fonts usually come in all shapes and sizes. Different strokes make impressions to different folks. A thick font may convey strength and power; while a script font can say that you’re a person of elegance and austerity. Onrepparttar 107300 other hand, a slanted typeface expresses movement and motion.

Hence, your very own company name may be created as a company logo. Provide a type font that displays your intended qualities and your all set.

A symbol logo uses an image or illustration to convey an actual or abstract representation of your business. It is less direct than text. However, because of its ambiguity, symbols often leave an open space for a wider and much different interpretation of whatrepparttar 107301 business is about. Symbol logos may either take on a company name, or create an entirely new symbolic meaning.

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