Design — Design

We all have our own 'go to' fonts, or rather, Typefaces. 'Fonts' are variations in weight of the typeface style, like 'bold'.  At Saxon print we've compiled a list of 15 typefaces that any graphic designer can count on for a lifetime.   Helvetica Who hasn't heard of Helvetica! It’s arguably one of the most recognisable sans-serif typefaces of all time. Originally created by Max Miedinger and Eduard Hoffmann in 1957.   Avenir Avenir is a geometric sans-serif typeface designed by Adrian Frutiger in 1988.   Clarendon Clarendon is a slab-serif typeface that was created by Robert Besley in 1845. Historically it has...

Short run digital printing can make publishing moguls of us all. At Saxon Print we make it simple to create your own booklets, brochures, catalogues and annual reports. Below are 10 points you may need to consider when designing your next booklet. 1) Choose the right sort of binding Saddle stitching With two staples along the spine, this method is recommended as it is straightforward and cost effective. Typically used for booklets with pages between 8 and 40. Wire Binding Individual pages are punched along the spine and held together with a ‘C’ shaped binding wire. Typically used for booklets with pages...

Cover photo by gratisography.com The internet is overflowing with some great, and some not so great, photography. Sometimes it feels like it would be so easy to just ‘borrow’ a photo (God knows we're suckers for a freebie). But why put your business at risk for a photo? Every time we spot a good image, we think ‘that image is perfect for a project we're working on’. But, you won’t spot any of those photos here. Why? Because those photos, that seem so easily available, actually aren’t free to use. They’re protected by intellectual property law! Sounds like it might...

When creating a design for print, there are many different things you’ll need to consider. You need to think about the layout, the stock (type of paper) it will be printed on, any extra finishing that will be involved (creasing, forme cut, lamination, etc). All of these different things can feel a bit like walking through a minefield to the novice but that’s where an experienced printer can be worth their weight in gold. Unlike many other printers, at Saxon Print we’ll take your precious artwork and physically look at it before going to print and advise on any alterations...