Artwork guides

Preferred File Formats:

• PDF (vector format preferred)

Colour Mode:

• All artwork must be created in CMYK for full-colour printing.
• If your design uses specific spot colours, please include the Pantone (PMS) codes when submitting your file.

Bleed and Margins:

• Include a 3 mm bleed on all sides of your artwork.
• Keep important elements (text, logos, borders) at least 3 mm inside the trim edge to avoid cutting errors.

Vector and Fonts:

• All text must be converted to outlines/curves.
• All images and logos must be vectorised (no rasterised logos).
• Linked or embedded images should be supplied in high resolution (300 dpi).

Logos and Pantones:

• When submitting logos, please include:
• Vector files PDF
• Pantone colour codes for accurate colour reproduction
• Pantone references should be from the PANTONE Solid Coated library unless otherwise specified.

File Naming:

• Use clear filenames such as BrandName_ProductName_Size_Date.pdf to avoid confusion.

Common Artwork Mistakes to Avoid:

• Low-resolution or pixelated images
• Artwork supplied in RGB (will print with colour shifts)
• Missing bleed or incorrect dimensions
• Fonts not converted to outlines
• Raster-only logos instead of vector versions
• Missing Pantone colour details
• Incorrect or mismatched colour spaces between elements

Artwork Approval:

• Before production, we’ll send you a digital proof showing the layout for final approval.
• Once approved, any errors or omissions become the client’s responsibility, so please check your proof carefully.