Print Pro Masterclass

USD 49.50 USD 99.00

This 90-minute Masterclass will teach you the need-to-know industry secrets of print design so you feel confident when working with print in Illustrator.

For more information check out the course page.

It will equip you with the essential tools, knowledge, and strategies to master the art of print design in Adobe Illustrator.

This 90-minute Masterclass will teach you the need-to-know industry secrets of print design so you feel confident when working with print in Illustrator.

For more information check out the course page.

It will equip you with the essential tools, knowledge, and strategies to master the art of print design in Adobe Illustrator.

 

Master Class Outline

  • In the first part of this course, we go over the fundamentals of print design and I clearly talk you through

    • Using colour for print

    • Specialty finishes

    • Printer’s marks

    • Important terms and techniques

  • In our class project, I walk you through exactly how to set up a specialty business card in Adobe Illustrator which includes:

    • Custom die line

    • Gold foil

    • Fold line

    • Production diagram

    I also include useful tips and info on:

    • How to prepare for a print project with your client

    • File setup best practice and how to keep your Ai files tidy

    • Preparing images for print in Adobe Photoshop

    • Checking and exporting your project to a professional industry standard

    • How to provide the exported files to your client and a print shop

    • How to ask for a quote from your print shop

  • In our final section, I go over some hand, time-saving tips and tricks for working with print files. You’ll learn to:

    • Saving out files in the correct colour profile when you’re in a rush

    • How to use images in files more effectively

    • Tips for working with low contrast and small type and elements

    • How to save time while proofing your files

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • File setup secrets to ensure accuracy and efficiency every time

  • How to add die lines, folds, and spot colours

  • How to export your files, and how to check them to an industry standard

  • All about printers’ marks and terminology to understand the secret language of print

You’ll receive a link to the video with lifetime access, along with the project files, image links, and bonus resources. Check out the course page for more information.