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title: Design and Prepress Considerations for a Print Project
description: Eye-catching design is an essential component of any print project. However, there’s a lot more to a successful print than design alone. Here are some things to keep in mind when designing graphics for print.
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# [Design and Prepress Considerations for a Print Project](https://blog.vomela.com/design-and-prepress-considerations-for-a-print-project)

 Written by [Tyler Hart](https://blog.vomela.com/author/tyler-hart) | Oct 9, 2018 8:31:34 PM

Eye-catching design is an essential component of any print project. However, there’s a lot more to a successful print than design alone. Here are some things to keep in mind when designing graphics for print:

###### Digital vs. Print

In the digital space, graphic designers can work with unlimited access to colors on a backlit screen (computer monitors display color using [RGB](https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/RGB-red-green-and-blue) light). In practice, though, it’s important for designers to understand the limitations of modern print machines, which display color using CMYK ink ([four-color process printing](https://www.printingforless.com/color.html)). Generally, our state-of-the-art presses can handle most jobs without much degradation in image quality, but reasonable expectations must be set before delivering a finished product. Color matching experts do their best to make sure every print run is as true to color as possible.

###### Ask the Experts

It’s common for companies to employ in-house designers who adhere to strict brand standards. It’s equally common to outsource design work to a third-party design agency. Regardless of how you create your designs, it’s wise to partner with a printer that also offers in-house design services. Even if you’re not using them for design, these specialized teams can be an invaluable resource when creating and delivering print files. 

Check out some of our [design tips for capturing attention!](https://blog.vomela.com/blog/5-retail-design-tips-to-capture-attention)

###### Measure Twice, Cut Once

No matter how a design is created, it will always run through a last line of defense in the prepress department. In prepress, print experts double check every aspect of a design file to make sure it’s ready to go to production. Some of the most common reasons a design will get sent back for revisions are:

- Low resolution images
- RGB to CMYK color conversion
- Inaccurate cut files
- Insufficient bleed area for production/installation
- Missing fonts
- Sizing

When in doubt, always make sure to [partner with an experienced print provider](https://www.vomela.com/the-guide-to-print-buying-working-with-print-partner). Click here to learn more about how [The Vomela Companies](https://www.vomela.com/) can turn your design into reality.

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