From Screen to Paper: How to Perfect Your Print Design for Production

Designing for print isn’t the same as designing for screen. Colours, layout, and resolution all behave differently in print and ignoring those details can lead to costly reprints.

Colour Accuracy Matters

Screens use RGB (light-based), while printers use CMYK (ink-based). Always convert designs to CMYK before printing to ensure colours appear as intended.

Mind the Bleed and Margins

Add bleed (typically 3mm) around your artwork to avoid white borders. Keep important elements inside the safe margin for clean edges.

Use High-Resolution Images

Low-quality images may look fine online but appear pixelated in print. Always use 300 DPI or higher for best results.

Final Thoughts

Attention to detail turns good print design into great print design. At Startitup Global, we manage the entire print process from layout to delivery ensuring your materials come out flawless every time.