{"id":1757,"date":"2020-10-16T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T19:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/Online-Printing-Blog\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:52:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:52:05","slug":"things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things To Learn From Print Design For Graphic Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Graphic designers are often inventive individuals who enjoy working alone and proving professional creativity with each piece of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they operate in the digital universe almost entirely and sometimes it\u2019s hard for them to figure out the needs and demands of analog behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although graphic designers have a lot in common with their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/top-print-design-mistakes\/\">print design<\/a> colleagues, there are some things that make the two jobs different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the main cause of misunderstandings among print and graphic designers and it usually leads to unfortunate end results when the work gets published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Misconceptions may occur in many fields, including formats, tools, workflow, and even the basic terminology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a diligent graphic designer who loves working and learning new things, then you should know what makes your job different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we will show you five things a graphic designer should learn from print design. Let\u2019s take a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/#Print_Design_Tips_for_Graphic_Design_Professionals\" >Print Design Tips for Graphic Design Professionals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/#1_Convert_files_from_RGB_to_CMYK\" >1.&nbsp; &nbsp; Convert files from RGB to CMYK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/#2_Take_care_of_the_fonts\" >2.&nbsp; &nbsp; Take care of the fonts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/#3_Beware_of_proportions_and_image_resolution\" >3.&nbsp; &nbsp; Beware of proportions and image resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/#4_Dont_forget_the_bleeds\" >4.&nbsp; &nbsp; Don\u2019t forget the bleeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/#5_Proofread_before_and_after_printing\" >5.&nbsp; &nbsp; Proofread before and after printing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Print_Design_Tips_for_Graphic_Design_Professionals\"><\/span><strong>Print Design Tips for Graphic Design Professionals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we begin discussing the most important tips of the subject, we want to explain the two concepts to eliminate possible confusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Wikipedia, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Graphic_design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">graphic design<\/a> is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration. On the other hand, print design is a subset of graphic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wikipedia defines it as a form of visual communication used to convey information to an audience through intentional aesthetic design <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Print_design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">printed on a tangible surface<\/a>, designed to be printed on paper, as opposed to presented on a digital platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last statement is critical because too many things can go wrong while printing a graphic design product to the physical surface. In such circumstances, it is necessary to identify possible issues and make products that are perfectly suitable for printing. Here are five things you should keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"524\" data-attachment-id=\"1762\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/adobestock_122551676_small\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_122551676_small.jpg?fit=1300%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1300,864\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AdobeStock_122551676_small\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_122551676_small.jpg?fit=788%2C524&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/Online-Printing-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_122551676_small-1024x681.jpg?resize=788%2C524&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Converting files from RGB to CMYK is essential for best print results\" class=\"wp-image-1762\" style=\"width:512px;height:341px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_122551676_small.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_122551676_small.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_122551676_small.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_122551676_small.jpg?resize=710%2C472&amp;ssl=1 710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_122551676_small.jpg?w=1300&amp;ssl=1 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Convert_files_from_RGB_to_CMYK\"><\/span>1.&nbsp; &nbsp; Convert files from RGB to CMYK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you probably know already, colors play a major role in both graphic and print design. However, the way you define colors can vary greatly from graphic to print. Of course, we are talking about the difference between RGB and CMYK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does it mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, while CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. The difference is that graphic designers mostly use RGB to create their visuals on laptops or desktop computers, while printers rely on CMYK color schemes to craft hard copies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jake Gardner, a branding expert at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumesplanet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">resume help<\/a> agency, explains that, when these two color standards collide, print colors end up fainter than you might expect: \u201cFor this reason, professional print designers will always suggest working in CMYK right from the beginning of your graphic design project.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to convert the file from RGB to CMYK before you order printing. That way, it is guaranteed that what you see is what you get, so you won\u2019t have to worry about the outcome of your work once it is printed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-05b14929 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-38b38886\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-ec29a06b4fd1a4bab3024efb0343fb73\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.2\"><strong>Design your branded calendar in minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/custom-calendars-printing\/\" style=\"border-radius:10px\">CONFIGURE NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ce4ee4a2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3fc756fa wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-zoomin wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Calendars-1.webp ,https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Calendars-1.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Calendars-1.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Calendars-1.webp?resize=788%2C492&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Calendars\" class=\"uag-image-19764\" width=\"788\" height=\"492\" title=\"Calendars\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Take_care_of_the_fonts\"><\/span>2.&nbsp; &nbsp; Take care of the fonts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another detail that can interfere with the hard copy of your work is typography. Too many times graphic designers use one sort of font just to see it totally ruined and unreadable upon printing. This is exactly why you have to outline the fonts to prevent the disastrous outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few things you can do to ensure the highest quality of typography in print documents. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Font matching<\/em>: Don\u2019t assume that every device uses the same fonts. You should be smarter than that and make sure to use well-known typography that suits both devices \u2013 your computer and the printer. This type of matching is quintessential if you want the copy to come out flawless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Mind the font size<\/em>: Gigantic fonts always look foolish on print materials, while tiny letters are impossible to read. Finding a balance is essential, so we encourage you to use a font size 10 to 14 for longer pieces of textual content. On the other side, headlines can be twice as big (18 to 28).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Take advantage of negative space<\/em>: Whitespace can impact the readability of the document as much as your font selection. Don\u2019t be afraid of using it to distinguish between headlines, subheadings, and paragraphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"444\" data-attachment-id=\"1763\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/adobestock_102121293_small\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_102121293_small.jpg?fit=1299%2C732&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1299,732\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AdobeStock_102121293_small\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_102121293_small.jpg?fit=788%2C444&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/Online-Printing-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_102121293_small-1024x577.jpg?resize=788%2C444&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The image resolution, measured in DPI, is one of the most important differences between screen and print design\" class=\"wp-image-1763\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_102121293_small.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_102121293_small.jpg?resize=350%2C197&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_102121293_small.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_102121293_small.jpg?resize=710%2C400&amp;ssl=1 710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_102121293_small.jpg?w=1299&amp;ssl=1 1299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Beware_of_proportions_and_image_resolution\"><\/span>3.&nbsp; &nbsp; Beware of proportions and image resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you have to take into account is that digital and print images are not the same. Yes, they look the same when you look at the two variants, but they are totally different in technical terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to digital images, you will never use inches or centimeters to measure dimensions. Graphic designers use pixels instead and they multiply height and width to calculate the size of a digital photo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the resolution is simply defined as the number of pixels per image. We use the measure called dpi (dots per image) to quantify the quality of a visual element. Now, how does it affect print design?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how it works \u2013 online files almost always have a resolution of 72 dpi, while print images should come in a resolution of 300 dpi. When you want to prepare a product for printing, you need to resize the image without changing the resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only exception occurs if you are about to print a large piece of paper or any other document. In that case, you can apply a lower resolution as well because it won\u2019t jeopardize the quality and viewers will be able to see it at a longer distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dont_forget_the_bleeds\"><\/span>4.&nbsp; &nbsp; Don\u2019t forget the bleeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A bleed is a well-known concept in print design that many graphic designers are not familiar with. What does it mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bleed is a term used to describe the cutting of edges of a paper document. Since printers essentially grab each sheet of paper by the edges to feed it through the printer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bindersinc.com\/resources\/what-is-bleed-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">no printer<\/a> is capable of printing all the way to the outer edge of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, it means any piece of text, image, logo, or other visual that spreads through the entire template will end up slightly cut off once the document is printed. Almost every printer out there is making minor moves in the process and thus creating ugly white lines on a document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is exactly why you need to understand the concept of bleed margins and prepare digital products for flawless printing. The easiest way to prevent possible problems is to leave a certain margin for the bleed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To put it simply, you can leave some space around the edges of the document just in case the printer grabs it while cutting. The usual bleed size is 3mm for all edges of the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" data-attachment-id=\"1765\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/things-to-learn-from-print-design-for-graphic-designers\/adobestock_260901953_small\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_260901953_small.jpg?fit=1301%2C867&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1301,867\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AdobeStock_260901953_small\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_260901953_small.jpg?fit=788%2C525&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/Online-Printing-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_260901953_small-1024x682.jpg?resize=788%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Proofreading before printing avoids risks of ruining professional credibility of your client or your business\" class=\"wp-image-1765\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_260901953_small.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_260901953_small.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_260901953_small.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_260901953_small.jpg?resize=710%2C473&amp;ssl=1 710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_260901953_small.jpg?w=1301&amp;ssl=1 1301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Proofread_before_and_after_printing\"><\/span>5.&nbsp; &nbsp; Proofread before and after printing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last tip on our list applies to every design niche. Namely, you should never go public with your documents before proofreading and editing. If anything goes wrong with your content, you are at risk of ruining professional credibility and jeopardizing the authority of your client or business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bearing this in mind, the first thing you need to do is to proofread the document single-handedly. You should also invite colleagues or even your friends to do the same thing because outsiders can often notice irregularities before you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides that, we strongly encourage you to make use of proofreading and editing tools. Such apps can get the work done within seconds and they never get distracted or tired. Some of the most popular solutions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Grammarly<\/em>: It is by far the most frequently used proofreading plugin with millions of users from all over the world.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Hemingway<\/em>: This app can quickly proofread your texts, but it also comes with a useful readability score that reveals how simple or complex your prose is.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are done with the pre-printing proofreads, we recommend you to make a test copy of your design. Sometimes the easiest way to spot a mistake is to hold the actual paper in your hands and read it, so don\u2019t hesitate to do it before making more copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the differences between graphic and print design? Generally speaking, the two jobs are almost identical, but even the smallest differences can spoil the fun and make the end product useless. This is why you have to learn the secrets of print design and apply them to your digital products before crafting any hard copies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we showed you five things a graphic designer should learn from print design. Have you ever made a print design mistake that ruined your graphic design product? Let us know in comments \u2013 we would love to see your experiences!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-05b14929 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-38b38886\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-6d2a66a6e5f6503088ee2a0a46d53a80\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.2\"><strong>Impress your customers with custom branding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/all-products\/\" style=\"border-radius:10px\">see all products<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ce4ee4a2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3fc756fa wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-zoomin wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Collection-of-print-marketing-material-products.webp ,https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Collection-of-print-marketing-material-products.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Collection-of-print-marketing-material-products.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Collection-of-print-marketing-material-products.webp?resize=788%2C629&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Collection of print marketing material products like flyer, poster, brochure and business cards\" class=\"uag-image-19789\" width=\"788\" height=\"629\" title=\"Collection of print marketing material products\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graphic designers are often inventive individuals who enjoy working alone and proving professional creativity with each piece of work. 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