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For the uninitiated, designing for print can feel like a daunting task. While designing for online is perhaps a little simpler for the amateur designer or marketer, print can feel like a different kettle of fish altogether. Here’s our guide to ensuring that your design is good to go.

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Save as a high quality PDF 

When saving your work you’ll want to ensure that you save it as a high quality PDF. This is the best file format to ensure that your design can be printed. Other file formats such as JPG or PNG are great for online use, but there are compatibility issues when it comes to printing. 

Use high resolution images

When designing your print product, you should ensure that you use high resolution images. This will inevitably bump up the file size of your design. This can take up space on your hard drive, however it is imperative to the final quality of your print. It is important to be aware during the design process that the final results may look very different to the design on your computer screen. The images and colours that you choose for your design using your design software can vary dramatically when it comes to the print. This is why it is always best to ensure you use high resolution images. For best results we recommend that all designs are sent over to us in 300 dpi (or dots per inch).

Include crop marks and bleeds in all of your designs

Getting a perfect print finish is difficult if you are attempting to do so without the addition of bleeds. In design terminology a bleed essentially means the space that needs to be left between the edge of your print and what is called the bleed line. By incorporating bleeds into your design you give your print room for imperfections to happen during the print job. 

Reducing any movement whatsoever during the printing process is nigh-on-impossible. By adding a bleed line you can trim down the print to the finished size and get exactly the results you are looking for. The bleed line should be placed between 2-5mm from the edge of your print and indicated through the use of crop marks. 

Proof your work (repeatedly)

Unlike online where amends can usually be made once a design has been published, in print, mistakes can prove costly to put right. Everyone makes mistakes, so it is important that you have a thorough proofing process in place before sending your artwork across. Make sure that multiple parties and stakeholders see the design before you send it to print. We each have our own preoccupations when it comes to what we are looking for in a draft design. This can lead to missing sometimes quite obvious errors. Our rule at Kaizen Print is the more eyes the better!

Take advantage of design templates

If you are not a professional designer by trade, then it can be difficult to know whether you have designed your print artwork to all of the required specifications. This can be especially tricky as each printed product requires its own specific layout and has its own specific guidelines to follow. At Kaizen Print we understand the difficulty of ensuring that your designs are print-ready. That’s why we provide a suite of design templates so that you can easily create a design ready for print. 

You can find these templates via our design templates page. We have a whole host of design templates for a large number of different print products, including;

• Business Cards
• Roll up banners
• Presentation folders
• Leaflets
• Strut Cards
• Table tent cards
• Menus
• Stickers 
• And many more!

If you have any questions about how to ensure your design is ready for print, or how to use our design templates then don’t hesitate to get in touch. Alternatively, if you’d like our help with the design element of your product, our team of expert designers will be more than happy to help out. Simply get in touch with us via our contact page.

Are you a local Dublin business looking for business card printing near you? Well you are in the right place! At Kaizen Print we’ve worked with numerous local businesses to create great-looking high quality business cards. 

Business cards are a fantastic way to raise your profile in the local area, so what better place to start than opting for a local printing company? At Kaizen Print we understand the local business market and we know what Dublin businesses want. We have also spread our own business cards far and wide across the city as we are confident in the results that this can achieve. 

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What to look for in a business card printer near you

If you are typing into a search browser “business card printing near me”, then you are probably looking for some key criteria to be met. You’ll be looking for;

• A printer that you can visit if needs be
• A printer that you can trust 
• A personal service
• A printer that get the job done
• A good price

A high quality service

First and foremost, you shouldn’t sacrifice quality for proximity. Ultimately, the most important thing is that you feel confident that the final result will be up to the required standard. 

A personal service

At Kaizen Print we believe in giving a fair price for a great service. We may not be the cheapest printer on the market, but we are undoubtedly one of the best value printing services out there. Our approach is that we would only produce work that we would be willing to use for our own marketing and business purposes. We treat each job with that same dedication and we build a positive working relationship with all of our amazing clients. 

A specialist

At Kaizen Print we have a great deal of expertise when it comes to printing all kinds of work. Business cards however are our bread and butter. We have helped design and print more business cards than any other product. Our extensive experience in delivering exceptional quality business cards make us an ideal choice. 

How to ensure you get the best results

There are some basic steps that you can take to ensure that your local business card printer will do a good job;

Do they have an online portfolio of work?

It is always helpful to be able to see previous work that a printer has produced. If you have not worked with a printer before then you are essentially in the dark as to what to expect. Having access to a portfolio of work can help to put your mind at ease that the printer has completed similar jobs previously to a high standard. If the printer does not have an online portfolio, they should be able to provide you with some examples of previous work either via email or in person. 

Do they have any online reviews?

While of course any review should always be considered with a pinch of salt, they remain one of the best indicators of real customer experiences. By investigating customer reviews you should be able to start to build up a picture of what you can expect should you choose to work with the printer. 

Can you visit them?

Having an online presence is one thing. Being available to talk in person is another. When looking for a printer near you, you’ll want to get the balance right between locality and price, and a professional service. Many large commercial printers may not have time to meet or talk with you in any great depth. Alternatively, many small printers may not have the best print technology, tools or offices available to visit. At Kaizen Print we believe we offer both these things. Industry-leading printing technology and service as well as a friendly local service that you can rely on.  

To find out more about how you can benefit from our business card printing service you can visit our business card page. Alternatively, you can get in touch via our contact page or by calling 019 036119.

If you are looking for a reliable business card printers in Dublin or the surrounding area then why not try out our fantastic business card printing service?

Kaizen work with numerous Irish businesses like yours on a daily basis helping them to produce unbeatable print and design materials for their business and marketing purposes. Working with clients like Coca Cola, Hellenic, and Mirror Media Ireland, as well as a great number of innovative Irish start ups, we have experience of helping clients big and small, local and international to produce results that make them stand out from the crowd and from the competition. 

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Why opt for business cards

Business cards remain a fantastic way to leave a great first impression, and also a lasting one. While there are numerous means of connecting with business associates and clients, business cards are still an incredibly effective means of developing a deeper relationship with the people that you meet. Here’s a quick rundown of the advantages of owning business cards;

• Show off how great your brand is
• Let your recipient know that you are professional in your approach
• Ideal for ad hoc meetings where an online ad may feel inappropriate
• A physical reminder feels less disposable than an online one
• Emanate high quality in everything that you do

A high quality professionally printed business card with a smart design can really set you apart and get you noticed. 

Why opt for Kaizen Print

It’s fun

As a fellow Irish brand we’ve been making waves in local business for the past ten years, working with some big brands on some really exciting projects. We love working in the thriving entrepreneurial and technology industry here in Ireland and we want you to work with us too. Many of our fantastic clients are based in Dublin and we regularly deliver to Dublin and the surrounding area.   

It’s more personal

For bigger projects we often visit our clients in Dublin. Rather than working via skype or email, having that extra personal touch to your communications can make all the difference. While we have great relationships with our international clients, it’s great all the same to know that you are interacting with a supplier that’s just an hour or so up the road. 

It’s convenient

By working with a supplier that regularly visits Dublin and regularly works with clients in Dublin and the surrounding area, you know that any process of meeting up with us in person, or any print queries you may have will be resolved without any hassle. You can also rest assured that there won’t be any issues with shipping or delays to your print delivery that can occasionally happen with international deliveries. 

So if you’re a dublin-based business looking for high quality business cards for your business, it’s a great idea to get in touch with us. Not only are we an industry leading print and design company, but we’re on your doorstep. You can benefit a really great looking business card, while also getting all the benefits of widening your connections with a fellow Irish business doing big and exciting things, all the convenience that comes with keeping your suppliers local, and also that extra added personal touch of knowing we’re just down the road if you need us or want us to visit you. 

So, whether you require a business card that stands out from the crowd, or any number of other print or design jobs, from event roller banners to booklet and brochure printing, as a Dublin-based company we can provide all of your print and design needs with all of the benefits of shopping local. To find out more you can visit our business cards page, get in contact via our contact form, or call us on +353 19 036119

Working from home has become the new normal in this unique situation we as businesses find ourselves in.

With teams used to being in an office environment, surrounded by their team, switching to a home office can be a huge change and adjustment.

At Kaizen, we are all now working remotely also, and like every other business, we are starting to get into the swing of things as the days pass by.

Here are our top tips on how you can best work from home;

1. Designate a specific work area

Allow yourself a space in your house to use for your work. Have an area where you can zone out and check your emails, do your work and communicate with your colleagues. 

2. Do something that isn’t work to start your day 

On a normal working day, you don’t wake up and go straight to your desk. Maybe wake up earlier and give yourself time to have a hot drink, read a few pages in your book or have breakfast. Then start your day’s work.

3. Dress for work

Although you might be tempted by the thought of working in your pajamas – it can limit your work productivity. If you get ready for work, you can allow your mind to make the mental shift from home to work.

4. Know the structure of your day 

Structure is key to successfully working from home. Set out your working times and stick to those. It can be easy to let those slip when you are not in an office space. Start when you are meant to and stop when you usually would.

5. Be courteous to other members on your team

Working without the ability to speak face to face can be challenging at the best of times, so be patient and understanding to your colleagues while you adjust to working remotely with one another .

6. Take care of yourself

Self isolating and working from home can be testing on every one of us. So look after yourself, take time to wind down after a day’s work and check in with yourself regularly.

7. Take regular breaks

Allow yourself time to step away from your desk or workspace and reset your mind. Even if it’s five minutes to step outside and get some fresh air, it can help you to keep your focus throughout the day.

8. Focus on finishing projects

Is there a project you have been pushing to the bottom of your list? If you have some spare time while working from home, use it to tick a few task off your list.

9. Keep on communicating

Although your team may not be around you, they are still your teammates and colleagues. Stay in constant communication with them throughout the day, the same way you would if you were office based. 

10. Use this time to develop your own skills.

This is a hugely challenging time for all and the ability to use it wisely for your personal development is a huge advantage. 

At Kaizen

Our team are still on hand to help and assist you with every query you may have, be that on print or something business related.

We are very much aware that we are in this together, and so we are here to help if you ever need it.