We're moving up in the world.... Well just to the next floor!
24th November 2011 : 8:57AM Posted by Connor mc Auley
Over the next few months, there will be changes in the Belfast Kaizen Print HQ - and all for the better. With extensive work happening in our offices, we will soon have a custom print room / workshop, a dedicated design studio and thankfully a place to place/hide the sales team. All on the next floor up!
While you shouldn't notice any difference in the quality or level of service. If you do happen to hear banging in the background while you call in, it isn't a new type of "rave music" we're listening to.
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My Little Hat Box - Logo Design
23rd July 2011 : 11:31AM Posted by Connor mc Auley
This week we designed a fabulous logo for My Little Hat Box - who create bespoke Vintage Inspired headpieces for any occasion.
Founded earlier this year My Little Hat Box is focussed on all things Vintage and an eye for detail and creativity.
We know Nicola is over the moon with her logo & business cards, so we're sure you'll see it across the province
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Make the best of our Summertime with these fabulous flying banners
5th July 2011 : 11:11AM Posted by Connor mc Auley
Nothing catches the eye like an outdoor Flying Banner. Golf Days, Events and Sales need to attract attention and these banners do just that. Kaizen Print are proud to bring you the newest product on the block!
How to order
1. Choose single-sided (reverse image) or double-sided (printed correct image on 2 separate pieces of fabric and sewn together with a blockout fabric in between)
2. Choose a size
3. Choose a base
4. Decide on quantity
The Teardrop shape suits most logos but can also contain promotional primary information such as the price, the product and an image.
Includes:
* Printed Teardrop shaped fabric
* Rod
* Carry bag
* Base options sold separately
The base options are: Car Base - £45 each / Cross Feet & Water Bag - £55 each / Circle Foot - £95 each / Ground Peg - £40 each
Call us no on 028 9002 2474 or visit theContact Us Page
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Roll Up, Roll up
4th July 2011 : 12:35PM Posted by Connor mc Auley
At Kaizen Print, we like nothing better than a roll up banner. Honestly, they are one of the most cost effective indoor marketing options a business can use to make a big impact. Last week the Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin asked us to design and print a few of these for an important event.
The attached designs were based on previous artwork, with a touch of Kaizen - Belfast flair! They were designed, printed and shipped to Derry within a few days. The special event was in Chicago no less
You can have a look at our stunning prices - Roll Up Banners
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Corporate social responsibility
27th May 2011 : 8:59PM Posted by Connor mc Auley
At Kaizen we take our responsibility to the community around us, extremely seriously. In 2010, we gifted over £5,000 of print and design time to local Northern Ireland charities.
In addition to this financial assistance, we endeavour to nourish design talent and have taken on work placements from local colleges.
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Don't Panic - Next Day service available!
24th May 2011 : 8:47AM Posted by Connor mc Auley
Sometimes things do go wrong. It's inevitable! But when it does, we're here to help. Depending on the product, we can print overnight and have your order ready for collection at 5pm the following day.
So if you need a roll up banner, some flyers or posters printed for an event, Don't Panic, just call 028 9002 2474 and let us help.
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The Printers Friend Part 2: Size Matters
1st April 2011 : 1:43PM Posted by Connor mc Auley
Keeping to standard paper sizes, reduces wastage and keeps prices at a minimum. We'll always advise you on the best size of print for your needs, however our most common print sizes are A3 for Posters, A4 for Letterheads, A5 for Flyers and A6 for postcards.
The diagram below shows how each paper size relates to the next. As you can see, each is proportionate to the next. A3 is twice the size of A4, which is double the size of A5 etc.
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Turn Around, Right On
26th January 2011 : 9:19AM Posted by Connor mc Auley
Hopefully you were singing that to a Total Eclipse of the heart tune. Nope, ok then….
Our turnaround times start when your order is sent to the printing press. For us this means:
1) When "print ready*" artwork is provided
2) Payment has been confirmed
3) Orders after 1pm are counted as following day
We'll always try and advise print timeframes for your deadlines. If we need to hurry things along, we may be able to provide an express printing service (on some products). Because we work to an extremely efficient printing system, speeding up your order means we will incur additional costs. This can reduce your turnaround to 2 days in most instances, but there will be a premium charge for this service.
If you really really need your order tomorrow, it may be suitable in some instances to Digitally print your order & where possible we can print your order in 24 hours (sometimes same day). It will be ready for collection at our offices the following day. Contact us for our digital prices.
Most common sources of artwork delays
- Missing fonts.
- Wrongly sized artwork
- 72dpi or other low resolution artwork (files must be at least 300dpi!)
- Artwork with no bleed or the improperly sized bleeds (3mm on each side)
- Artwork with text or design elements placed too close to the trim line.
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HD Printing - High Resolution Vs Low Resolution
19th January 2011 : 8:32AM Posted by Connor mc Auley
The easiest way to describe this, is by comparing Blu-Ray DVDs with VHS Tapes. When you view one then the other, there really is no comparison. We print using the highest resolution settings and to get the best results we need your photos/images to be of the highest quality also.
To get a good quality image to print perfectly, it must be at least 300dpi at the size it is to be printed. Any less could result in pixelation as the image below shows
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Printers Friend: Bleedin Marvelous
18th January 2011 : 8:15AM Posted by Connor mc Auley
The question we get asked most, relates to bleed. The 'bleed', is the area outside of your design that we use to trim artwork to the correct size. We use this area to ensure that no critical information, or images are cut off when we trim the pages (with a guillotine the size of a small room). Make sure that any images that are to extend to the edge of your design also extend 3mm of the page edge (on all sides).
If you are creating your own artwork, please ask them to use our our templates for your design. This means, we can quickly confirm the readiness for print, saving time & money.
In the image above the DARK grey area is the finished size of the flyer & the LIGHT grey area is the bleed on each side. To be extra careful, we would also ask designers to include a 3mm safe zone on the inside of the DARK grey area as a matter of best practice.
