Creating your artwork

Start by creating a new document using your preferred design software or online design tool. This can be anything from a simple browser-based editor to professional design software.

• • Online tools: Canva and similar browser-based designers
• • Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• • CorelDRAW: Bitmap and vector design support
• • Microsoft Office: Word, Publisher or PowerPoint
• • Other software: Any tool that can export a high-quality PDF

1. • Set your document to the correct finished size.
2. • Keep important text and logos inside a safe area.
3. • Add images, text and colours to build your design.
4. • Export your final artwork as a PDF.

Print & colour guidelines

• • Keep text and important elements at least 3mm from the edge
• • Extend background colours and images fully to the edge of the page
• • Avoid borders where possible, trimming tolerances can make them appear uneven
• • Use images at 300 DPI for sharp, professional print quality
• • Supply artwork as single-page PDFs

Colours on screen often appear brighter than in print because screens use RGB colour made from LED light, while printing uses CMYK inks applied to paper. This difference means some colour variation is normal when moving from screen to print.

Our proofing system automatically converts your artwork to CMYK and shows you exactly how it will print before approval.

For solid black areas, we recommend using a rich black mix:
C 60% / M 60% / Y 0% / K 100%

Before you approve

• • Check spelling, grammar, prices and dates
• • Review yellow tones carefully after upload
• • Ensure no important content sits close to the edge
• • Only approve when you are completely happy

Uploading your artwork

After placing your order and completing payment, you will be taken to our file upload page. This is where you upload, preview and approve your artwork before it goes to print.

Once approved, your file enters our automated production workflow and no changes can be made.