Designing Posters for Personal or Professional Use 

The size of your custom posters will depend on where they are displayed and what their intended purpose is. A store poster, which might feature product photos, promotion details, or branded imagery, will likely be large and visible from afar. After all, it needs to capture the shopper’s attention in a crowded store. An informative poster will need to be large enough to capture all the info and display it in a balanced layout. Classroom posters need to fit your available wall space and be readable from around the room. Movie posters for film festivals, dorm decor, or promotional purposes need to fit in the theater display boxes. Political posters should be large and clearly convey your name and call to action. Event poster sizes for open houses, conferences, trade shows, and street fairs will depend on the type of event and venue.

How to Select a Poster Size 

11×17 Posters

Small but impactful, an 11” x 17” poster is great for people with limited wall space for their promotional display. The small poster size still offers plenty of space for your design, and you can create a vertical or horizontal layout. You can hang them around town, like on notice boards in community centers or at local shops. Small businesses can use this size to share specific information about products, sales, and any other information in a compact space. These tabloid-sized posters can list services for hair salons, nail salons, landscapers, and handymen. It’s also a great size for giveaway posters that authors, filmmakers, artists, musicians, and brands can give out to fans. This is also an affordable marketing print, since the size and bulk quantity help you save money on marketing signs.  

16×20 Posters

This average poster size is incredibly versatile. It’s large enough to capture people’s attention, but not too big for the space. You can set it up at events, like concerts, conferences, trade shows, and festivals. You can use the poster to share detailed information, like auto services, car wash options, and health information. A 16” x 20” poster is also the smallest classroom poster size, since it is large enough for students to see from their seats.  

18×24 Posters 

An 18×24 poster is an ideal medium-sized print. It’s large enough to catch the eye and provides plenty of space for a detailed design. These posters are best viewed from a few feet away, making them great for retail posters, cafes, lobbies, and other businesses. This is also the classic concert poster size, so bands can sell music merch to their fans. GotPrint’s 18×24 poster printing lets you order between one and 10,000 posters. It’s a cost-efficient poster size, as it’s large and eye-catching without being too expensive.  

22×28 Posters 

As a slightly larger poster, a 22×28 poster is a popular poster size that has many of the same benefits as an 18” x 24” poster. There are two different layout approaches you can take: text-heavy or design-centered. There’s plenty of room for text printed in a font size that people can read; just make sure your layout doesn’t overwhelm readers. Alternatively, you can have one bold, eye-catching design that instantly captures people’s attention. Display these customized posters in a high-traffic area at or above eye level to make the biggest impact.   

24×36 Posters 

The most popular poster size is 24” x 36”. Large and attention-grabbing, a 24×36 poster is a high-impact layout for large-scale displays. The size is fit for a variety of scenarios. Retail window displays, large educational posters, and trade show displays can all be printed on 24” x 36” posters. The size makes it easy to see the poster content from several feet away. Print maps, schedules, company branding, or any other detailed info on the poster. The size makes it easy to remember your brand. For personal use, these dimensions make great wall decor for living room galleries. The statement wall art provides a visual focal point for a room.  

27×40 Posters 

A 27×40 poster is the most popular movie theater poster size. These dimensions ensure the promotional poster, sometimes called a one sheet, can fit inside theater lobbies and poster display cases. 27×40 movie posters are printed vertically to best display the film information. 

40×60 Posters 

As our largest poster size, 40 x 60 posters are striking signs that people won’t be able to miss. Large custom posters are ideally located in high-traffic venues. They are typically meant to be viewed from a distance, so you might choose to display them above eye level. Order large posters for a storefront display, school event, large wall art, or photo backdrop. If you’re wondering where to print large posters, look no further. GotPrint’s premium print quality ensures that your large poster looks professional and high-definition.  

Square Posters 

Custom square posters offer a fun spin on the traditional poster dimensions. As a more unique sign option, custom square posters are best used for art posters, graphic design displays, and simple text. This is also a great option for adding size and shape diversity within your gallery wall. Since so many prints and signs are rectangular, a square adds a distinct pop. GotPrint offers square posters in 12” x 12” and 30” x 30”.  

Bulk Poster Printing vs Large Format Poster Printing 

Print bulk posters for large-scale marketing campaigns. This helps reduce costs, as a larger order volume reduces the cost per poster. Printing large quantities is the best option for people who are printing posters to sell online or at craft fairs. This option also allows you to print double sided posters. Bulk order between 100 and 10,000 posters.  

Sometimes, all you need is one poster. If you’re just looking for the perfect piece of home decor, a well-placed marketing poster, or a small-scale promotional campaign, this poster maker simplifies the process. There is no order minimum quantity, and you can order as many as 150 posters. Single quantity poster orders also offer a wider variety of sizes. However, you can only order single sided posters. 

Materials for Poster Paper 

For GotPrint’s Large Format Posters, we offer two different paper stocks: matte and glossy. The 9 mil Photobase Matte paper is photo-grade, meaning it is crafted to best display images. This material results in a matte poster with no glare. It’s great for prints with a lot of information for people to read. 9 mil Photobase Glossy is also photo-grade, but this one has a shiny finish. The glossy poster paper is best for artistic designs with vibrant colors.  

Bulk Poster printing is available in different poster paper stocks. The thickest poster paper, 100 lb. Gloss Book, has a smooth surface with a shiny finish. This material is sturdy and resists damage, which makes it ideal for short-term outdoor displays. Similarly, 80 lb. Gloss Book is slightly thinner, but the glossy finish is still compatible with bright colors. 80 lb. Matte Text is a crisp white paper used for matte posters.

How to Hang Posters 

Your poster hanging method will depend on the location and purpose. Some people use clear tape to attach posters to telephone poles and other public spots. Painter’s tape will keep your poster up, but you can also use patterned washi tape for a cuter display. You can use tacks to stick posters to bulletin boards in public spaces. Adhesive putty, sometimes called poster putty, is the easiest way to hang a poster on a clean, flat surface. However, the best way to hang a poster is inside a frame, especially if your poster is part of a gallery wall or being used as high-end decor. This protects the paper and your design for long-term use.

Poster Purposes 

As a versatile marketing tool, posters have a wide variety of uses. Ad posters and marketing posters can promote products, events, and services. These designs should be simple and direct, include a clear call to action, and appeal to your desired demographic. Display them in relevant areas. Political campaign posters spread the word about a candidate or a relevant issue. Classroom posters can explain relevant educational concepts and serve as motivational posters to encourage your students. Custom movie posters are another classic use of the material. Print movie posters for film festivals, theater lobby displays, and advertising campaigns.  

For personal use, many people use posters as personalized room decor. This allows you to create artwork that no one else has. You can hang posters for room decor to make the space truly your own. You can mix and match poster sizes on wall displays to create a truly unique gallery wall. Learn more about finding copyright-free artwork for personal posters.  

Poster Templates 

GotPrint can help you find the right free poster design template for both Large Format Posters and Bulk Posters. This simplifies the design process, as the graphics will look great on the print. The customization process is simple. You can upload your own photos and design elements, and you can fully customize the text boxes.  

Business Posters  

Promote your brand with simple, professional business poster designs. These templates allow you to add your company logo, name, and important details to the layout. Make sure to add a call to action: apply to join the company, visit the website, attend an event, or anything else that will benefit your brand.

Political Posters 

Running for office? Create custom campaign posters to encourage people to vote for you. Add your professional headshot and campaign slogan to the layout. There should also be a call to action: voting for you, following your socials, or supporting a cause that’s crucial to your platform. You can even use vote posters to encourage voter turnout. 

Classroom Posters 

Inspirational classroom posters are a great way to decorate your room with appropriate signage. Use personalized posters to share your classroom rules. You can also print educational posters for classroom decor, like alphabet posters for classroom signage and math posters for classroom signage.

School Posters 

Promote school events, like a back-to-school bash, talent show, science fair, book fair, or parent-teacher conferences. Include the event location, date, time, and RSVP info. There are many other academic posters you can make as well. Plus, you can make posters for your sports teams and clubs. Here’s how you can design senior posters for your favorite graduate. 

Where to Get Custom Posters 

GotPrint is the best poster printer available. We use premium poster materials, including multiple poster paper stock options. Long-lasting UV inks beautifully showcase your design, and our detailed printing process results in clear prints, clean lines, and rich colors. Whether you’re printing marketing materials, informative information, artwork, or photographs, the image definition and color brilliance will impress everyone who sees them.  

Announcement cards can double as grad party invites. Your graduation party announcement can go out to anyone you want to attend your big celebration. Order GotPrint’s 5.25 x 7.25 envelopes to ensure your custom postcards are protected.  You can even seal the custom envelopes with cute graduation stickers. All our graduation essentials, including graduation gifts and stationery, are gathered in our grad shop. 

Need graduation announcement wording ideas, or are you stumped on graduation ideas? Scroll to the end to find a funny and insightful graduation quote.

How to Design Graduation Announcements 

Any kind of academic achievement is worthy of celebration. Most graduation invitations examples show off grad photos, but your own design should be unique to you. Include any photo you feel best represents this stage of your life. Include text that says “Class of” and your graduating year. Add your name and what school you are graduating from. 

What to Put on Graduation Announcements

• Your full name
• The name of your school
• The graduation year
• Any academic honors
• For college and grad school: degree and major

Graduation Card Design Themes

If you want to create a unique graduation invite template, you can design a theme that matches your personality. Colorful announcement cards can use bold, vibrant shades that you love, or you can lean into your school spirit by using the official colors. You can also go in the opposite direction. Minimalist graduation announcements include simple colors and elegant script fonts. Whimsica, fun graduation announcements are great for those with a more eclectic style. Include wavy lines, funky fonts, or cute bows in your design layout. 

High School Graduation Announcements

Graduation cards for high school are a great way to showcase your academic achievements, club participation, and sports involvement. You can also share your next education steps, like college plans. This is an excellent opportunity to show off your senior photos. Senior graduation cards can include school colors for your high school or for the next educational institution you will attend. These cards can also serve as a high school graduation invitation for those you want to attend the ceremony. 

College Graduation Announcements

Graduation announcements for college students let everyone know about your exciting new degree. Share your next steps post-grad, like employment updates or grad school plans. You can also share graphics related to your field, like books for English majors or tk. You can include what degree you received, as well as any important internships and campus leadership positions. 

When do you send out graduation announcements?

Send your graduation announcements about two to three weeks before the ceremony, especially if it includes an invitation to the event. Following graduation announcement etiquette, like properly addressing the cards and sending them to the right people, ensures everyone is informed about your big achievement. 

Who To Send Graduation Announcements To

• Parents
• Siblings
• Grandparents
• Extended family members, like cousins, aunts, and uncles
• Close family friends
• Teachers and other academic mentors
• Coaches
• Personal friends

Announcing the Grad 

This customizable postcard reads “Hats off to the grad”—the perfect way to tell friends and family that you or your child made it to the finish line. Add the graduate’s name and the date of their commencement ceremony on the front. On the back, a cartoon graduate, yellow stars, and a cartoon degree surround a space where you can include “class of” information. 

Cheers to the Grad 

Toast to new beginnings with this stylish postcard. The cream-colored front has three clinking champagne glasses, while the other side is deep brown with a grad hat logo. Use it for high school graduations or college graduations; either way, there’s plenty of space to customize text and brag about your senior. 

Burgundy Announcement 

Your grad photo is the star of this photo graduation announcement. This postcard template is ideal for college graduates, as there is space to include your university and area of study. On the front, a deep burgundy background allows white and yellow text to pop. Print this design on a gloss paper to make the colors in your photo extra vibrant. 

Graduation Cap 

This grad card has a sophisticated design, and your custom text is inside a border of stars and polka dots. Bright yellow and white text pops against the black background. The back is a pastel green with a grad cap design that says “let’s celebrate!” 

Blue Hue Commencement 

This template is ideal for colleges, universities, and high schools sending invitations to students’ family members and friends. This professional design features dark blue design elements, including a blue color block and book logo. Include your institution’s name, address, and RSVP website. 

Golden Graduate 

This eye-catching postcard has a dark blue background with pops of gold. The front has your graduate’s name and a message of congratulations. The top edge has bright gold dots, mirroring shiny lights. On the back, your party details, like the address, start time, and RSVP are next to more elegant dots. 

Hat and Degree 

This pastel postcard features a cartoon graduation hat and degree. Underneath the artwork, invite people to your personal graduation party. The back has cute pastel polka dots and an announcement of your graduating class 

Grad Cap Toss 

You’ve graduated, and you want to celebrate. This graduation party invite lets everyone know the party is at your place. Along the bottom, cartoon hands are thrown in the air. Along the top, tossed mortarboards float in the air. The flip side is bright orange with the same design of students throwing grad caps.  

Photo Commencement 

Get the most out of your grad photos and include one on this photo postcard. A multicolored banner sits above your graduation year and ceremony information. The black background with gold and white accents lets your photo stand out. On the back, include the college you will be attending and your field of study.  

Graduation Hat and Fireworks 

The future is bright, and so is this postcard template. A modern firework design pairs with a mortarboard logo, while neutral colors make your information stand out. Be sure to add any post-grad plans, like university or jobs. 

GotPrint’s graduation card printing is great for graduates on a budget. We offer a wide variety of high-quality paper stocks at a variety of price points, so you can get cheap grad cards that you’ll be proud to distribute. All of our inexpensive graduation announcements include premium inks and vibrant colors. All the photos, design elements, and text will print crisp and clear. Our simple graduation card maker that lets you upload photos, customize text, and add fun themed graphics

You’re all set with your custom graduation announcements, but you’re not done bragging about your graduate. Order custom graduation yard signs, so all your neighbors know that you’re a proud parent. As for your grad cards, most people order 5 x 7 postcards with a glossy finish, but we always recommend you order a Free Sample Kit so you can be sure your order is exactly what you want. If you’re hosting a separate graduation party, you can print a custom graduation party flyer with all the event details. Browse our Graduation Shop to find all the essentials you need this grad season. 

Wondering what to use as a senior quote, or what to put on graduation cards? Here are some fun quotes, ranging from serious to silly.  

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” —C.S. Lewis 

“Work so hard that you never have to introduce yourself.” — Gigi Hadid 

“Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors!” —Louisa May Alcott 

“Don’t allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on sunglasses.” — Lady Gaga 

“All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney 

“The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.” — Maya Angelou 

“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” — Nora Ephron 

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” — Dolly Parton 

“We’re only here for so long. Be happy, man. You could get hit by a truck tomorrow.” —Timothée Chalamet

“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” — Steven Jobs 

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” — Oscar Wilde 

“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” — Malala Yousafzai 

Make Her a Custom T-shirt

A personalized t shirt is a gift that mom can wear regularly. If you want to print a quirky joke or a cute design, GotPrint’s premium t-shirt printing always results in cozy shirts with crisp artwork. Print text on funny graphic tees or add photos to Mother’s Day t-shirts. It’s easy to design both versions with GotPrint. Check out our t-shirt design guide to get started. Use our simple online tool to upload your custom t shirt design. If you need inspiration, we also sell pre-made shirts for moms. 

Mother’s Day Shirt Ideas

• Mama
• Photo of their child
• Mama bear with bear cubs
• Mama goose with goslings

Funny Mom T-Shirt Design Ideas

• Tired Mom Club
• Mom Life Powered by Coffee
• Mom Mode: On

Custom Embroidered Hat and Personalized Accessories

Simple yet stylish, a personalized hat is a great custom git for mom. An embroidered baseball cap is great for a mom on the go; she can wear it while running errands, picking kids up from school, and enjoying a chill weekend. GotPrint hats are available in 7 colors with 12 embroidery thread colors to choose from. 

Hat Design Ideas

• Mom hat
• Boy mom hat
• Girl mom hat
• Dog mom hat
• Mamma hat

Print Your Favorite Photo with Mom on a Canvas Print

Give your mom new custom wall art with these personalized gifts. The well-crafted custom prints on canvas material are excellent decoration pieces for your mom’s home. The semi-glossy canvas is a beautifully textured backdrop for your designs. GotPrint’s canvas prints are available in rectangle and square shapes. The gallery-wrapped canvas provides a professional appearance for your photos, and it will perfectly harmonize with her space. They come with a hanger and rubber bumpers to protect your walls. Personalized canvas prints are easy to install, so they aren’t gifts that create more work for mom. 

Mother’s Day Canvas Prints

• Family photos
• Vacation photos
• Pet photos

Bring a Design to Life with a Classic Framed Print

Some moms are focused on curating the perfect space in their home. That’s why custom framed prints are the best way to showcase her favorite painting, family photos, or pet portraits. Find a framed art print that perfectly matches her gallery wall or framed photo prints that remind her of her beloved family members. Whatever design you choose, GotPrint’s uses premium semi-matte, photo grade paper, which makes your print look museum-quality. The high-quality wood frames pair with a UV resistant plexiglass cover over your art. Here’s how you can find copyright-free artwork for personalized home decor. 

Design a Custom Photo Mug 

Custom photo mugs are a practical Mother’s Day gift that Mom can use to enjoy her morning coffee or evening tea. Upload any picture you want to our design tool to make mom’s breakfast more enjoyable. If a picture mug isn’t what you’re looking for, you can also create a text mug with her favorite quote or catchphrase. 

There are several ways you can customize mugs with GotPrint. We offer 11 oz, 15 oz, and 18 oz mugs. The white mugs allow you to add colorful trim to the handle and inner material; trim colors are available in white, black, indigo, red, blue, and pink. Heat activated mugs reveal your photo when hot water is poured into the vessel. For all our mugs, we use a solid ceramic that will beautifully showcase your photo or design. We also have a variety of pre-made mugs for moms, including funny coffee mugs for mom. Get started with our guide for how to make custom photo mugs.

What to Put on a Mother’s Day Mug

• World’s Best Mom
• SuperMom
• Photo Collage
• I run on coffee

Create an Album of Special Memories 

Bring your digital photo album to life with a custom photo book. Fill the pages with family portraits, nostalgic childhood photos, and vacation pictures. Each photo book features a unique collection of photos for a photo gift. Your mom can leave it on a coffee table for guests to peruse. GotPrint offers many ways to order a photo book. We have both softcover and hardcover finishes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 7” x 7” to 8.25” x 10.75”. There are multiple page layout templates that allow you to upload your photos and customize text. The double page spreads let you add several photos and photo collages. The premium, photograde paper beautifully shows off your special photos. The quality craftsmanship elevates this gift into a beautiful custom photo album. 

Bonus: GotPrint offers free shipping on photobooks. 

Assemble a Custom Photo Puzzle

Sometimes, the best gift for moms is time spent together. A custom puzzle is a great way to highlight a cherished memory and create a fun family bonding activity. This gives everyone more time together once mom has unwrapped all her gifts. Once the final piece has been placed, you can frame the completed puzzle.

Don’t limit yourself to just one gift. After all, your mom deserves everything, and GotPrint makes it easy to get all your custom gifts in one place. You can also find our Amazon Mothers Day gifts for pre-made gifts for mom. Taking the time to gather multiple gifts shows her that you’re putting time and energy into her presents. Curating a gift basket for mom lets you shower her with gifts. 

Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas

• Custom coffee mug paired with her favorite coffee beans or tea
• Matching hat, shirt, and sweatshirt
• A large canvas print for the wall and a smaller, matching photo plaque for her desk

Once your gifts are ready, make sure you include a heartfelt Mother’s Day card. Browse GotPrint’s design templates or upload your own design. Whatever you give mom, grandma, or your mother-in-law, you know you’ll have prepared the best Mother’s Day gifts. 

1. Paper/Material type

Not all paper is created equally, which means not all paper is priced the same. Consider the cost of the paper you plan to print on and see if you can get something similar for a better price. The paper or material type you select for your product is one of the determining factors of cost. The thickness of the paper will impact your print’s longevity, which will also influence your decision. Comparing 14 pt paper, 16 pt paper, and 100 lb paper when you order business cards will help you find the right finish and feel. Check out the tables below to see a comparison of paper types of some of our most popular custom print products.

Standard 2″ x 3.5″ Business Cards

4″ x 6″ Postcards

8.5″ x 11″ Trifold Brochures

Let’s look at an example of materials comparisons. Say you’re looking to print a custom sign for an event or as a temporary display. You’ll want to look at your sign options by answering the following questions: 

• Will I display this sign indoors or outdoors?  
• How long will I need this sign for? Is it a long-term display or a temporary sign?
• How do I plan to display this sign? Will it hang on a wall, be set on an easel, or be hung from a surface? 
• Will I need to use this sign more than once? 

Once you have the answers, you’ll be able to determine the best sign type for your needs, from the material to the price. Outdoor signs need to be made with a weather-resistant material that will protect your design from fading. Even cheap yard signs, for example, are made with durable corrugated plastic. A poster print, on the other hand, will likely be displayed as an indoor sign and can be made with a paper material. Though GotPrint offers cheap sign printing, we use high-quality materials for all our signs. 

Some signs are easy to update. A Frame Signs allow you to slip a new corrugated plastic design inside or attach a new vinyl adhesive to the surface. Retractable Banners have the option to buy a new banner and slip it over the pop up display. 

18″ x 24″ Rectangle Rigid Signs

2. Ordering in Bulk  

For some products, ordering in bulk makes more sense in the long run rather than purchasing in a lesser quantity. For example, if you know that the information and design of your prints likely won’t need updating any time soon, then bulk printing is a better investment for you. It’s better to have extra prints than to run out and have to order again, and the minimal additional cost for ordering a higher quantity will be proven to be a better investment than having to place another order. Plan your business card printing to ensure you know exactly how many you’ll need. 

To put it into perspective, if you order 500 quantities of one-sided glossy business cards twice, the price will come out to $49.70*, whereas if you were to order 1000 quantities of the same business cards once, you’re only paying $32.76*. Keep in mind that this isn’t even counting the shipping cost, which you’ll have to pay twice if you order twice. This is why printing in bulk will be a better investment for you, and you’ll have a plethora of cheap, high-quality business cards at your disposal. The unit cost of each print decreases the more you order. Even custom sign printing can be done in bulk. If you’re printing political signs or affordable real estate signs, for example, ordering large quantities helps you consolidate shipping costs. 

3. Website Usability

Not only do you want to order from a website that’s easy to use, but you’ll also want to find a website where you can access multiple services. This will cut your ordering time in half, and you might even come across free features that you would have to pay for elsewhere, like design templates! GotPrint.com has a built-in online design tool and hundreds of free templates in every product category that you can customize with ease. You don’t have to be a designer to effectively use our tool. We also offer mailing services and design services, which make it easy to order and distribute promotional materials.

4. Speed and Shipping Options  

You’ll want to consider the production turnaround times and best-value shipping options. A lot of people forget that bulk printing can get heavy, and shipping costs are calculated by weight. On our website, either economy or standard shipping is generally your best bet. If you don’t need your prints right away, check if your order is eligible for economy shipping, which can take anywhere from 2-9 business days. Keep in mind that shipping times are separate from the production time.

Which products print the fastest? 

The production time of print products depends on the paper stock. Generally, our 14 pt gloss, uncoated, 16 pt matte, and 100 lb gloss book stocks, currently have the fastest production time at 2-4 business days, and even have a 2-business day rush option depending on the quantity selected.  All custom signs & banners also have a turnaround time of 2-4 business days with a 2-day rush option. To speed up the process, have your order approved and your payment process prior to 12 pt. E.S.T./9 a.m. P.S.T. for your print to go into production that same day.

The following products are some of our most popular and have the fastest production times: Business Cards, Postcards, Bookmarks, Club Flyers, Flyers, Posters, Rack Cards, Roll Labels, and All Signage.

5. Check out current offers & discounts on specific products 

We don’t know about you, but a coupon for us is always an incentive to place an order. No matter what, you can always find some sort of promotion on our website. Check out our coupons page for offers on specific products, terms, and more information.

6. Create a GotPrint account to get exclusive email offers  

This one is a no-brainer. If you love a good print deal, we’re always offering exclusive discounts via our promotional emails that you won’t find anywhere else – not even on our coupons page! Sign up today to get started.

7. Use Free Design Templates

One way to save money on print marketing materials, personalized invitations, and custom signage is to use free pre-made designs. This allows you to save money hiring designers or save time designing layouts. GotPrint’s online design tool makes it easy to customize text boxes, upload photos, and change design elements. Our team of expert designers have prepared business card templates, postcard templates, and other important marketing prints. Our templates cover a wide range of needs, including roll label designs to create custom packaging for small business orders and invitation templates for special events. Browse our templates and find a style that matches your brand identity and appeals to your target audience.

Ready to place an order? Check out these helpful blogs:

GotPrint’s Free Sample Kit

How to Place an Order on GotPrint.com

8 High-Quality Cheap Prints When Marketing on a Budget

Money Saving Tips for Small Businesses on a Budget

Cheap Prints to Save Money on Marketing

*Prices on GotPrint.com are subject to change at any time without notice.

Common Real Estate Signs

Determine the purpose of your sign before selecting a material. The classic real estate sign is a For Sale sign. This is often a yard sign placed in the lawn at the front of a property, but you could also dig in a sign holder and hang a plastic corrugated sign. If a property or apartment unit is available as a rental, a For Rent sign at the location can help reach potential tenants. These signs are typically used for residential real estate, which typically has a grass patch where you can set up a sign. Once the property is off the market, you can swap it with a Just Sold sign. If you’re looking for custom commercial real estate signs, then you can attach a corrugated sign or an aluminum sign to the exterior of the building. A directional sign, which can be shaped like an arrow or incorporate one into the design, can point passersby to an open house. For real estate events, like a buyer’s open house or a broker’s open house, you can set up signs outside and inside the establishment to catch people’s attention.

For all real estate signs, make sure you’re following local regulations. Some cities have requirements about placing signs around town, so you want to ensure you won’t be violating any codes. 

What Types of Signs are Used for Real Estate Marketing?

Real Estate Yard Signs

When people think of real estate signs, they often envision traditional yard signs. Durable, high-quality corrugated plastic is the ideal weath-resistant Heavy duty metal step stakes ensure the sign stays upright in the grass. The 4mm or 6mm plastic features a semi-gloss surface that protects your design. Custom real estate yard signs are an important direct marketing tool that generates leads. If you’re designing a For Sale Yard Sign, make sure you’re including your contact information, like your phone number and website. If you’re ordering Open House Yard Signs, include the event date and time. 

Most Popular Yard Sign Sizes:

• 18” x 24” Yard Signs
• 24” x 36” Yard Signs
• 24” x 24” Yard Signs

Unique Real Estate Yard Signs:

• House Shaped Yard Signs
• Apartment Shaped Yard Signs
• Arrow Shaped Yard Signs

Browse GotPrint’s free templates for real estate Yard Signs.

A Frame Real Estate Signs

A portable sign, such as a custom sandwich board, is a useful tool. One approach is to create an A Frame Sign that’s advertising your agency. It can decorate your realty office, but you can bring it with you to open houses, house tours, and any other marketing event. You can use just one side or create a double-sided design. Real estate A-frame signs can be placed on the sidewalk outside a property for sale or near the entryway. A Frame Open House Signs, for example, let prospective clients know that they’ve arrived at the right place. The sturdy Signicade® A Frames are made with long-lasting plastic is weather resistant. 

Standard A Frame Signs

• Available in white or black
• 45″H x 25″W
• Design printed on 3 mil Adhesive Vinyl that sticks to the plastic surface

Deluxe A Frame Signs

• Available in white or black
• 46.375″H x 27″W
• Design printed on 4mm corrugated plastic that is inserted into the sign

Browse GotPrint’s free templates for real estate A Frames. 

Real Estate Retractable Banners

When you’re setting up an open house, you don’t just need to advertise the property. You want to take this as an opportunity to promote your real estate agency. Custom retractable banners let you decorate the inside of a listed property. You can print a design specific to the location, or you can share general information about your agency. The high-quality vinyl material beautifully showcases both image and text. Plus, these custom banners are easy to put together and deconstruct. Every Retractable Banner order from GotPrint comes with a carrying case. 

There are two options for custom roll-up banners: full size and table top. Large pull-up banners come in four sizes and can grab people’s attention with a life-size sign. Custom tabletop retractable banners, which are smaller, pair well with displays on a table. This is a perfect place for a call to action: joining your mailing list, how to apply to purchase a property, and following you on social. Set it up next to business cards, flyers, info packets, and brochures. 

Popular Retractable Banner Sizes

• 33.5” x 78.7”
• 15.75” x 32.125”

Corrugated Plastic Real Estate Signs

For a dependable, long-lasting plastic sign, real estate corrugated signs are your best option. The thick plastic material, which is available in 4mm, 6mm, or 10mm thickness, is a great surface for custom outdoor signs. The semi-gloss surface pairs with UV ink for a bright, eye-catching sign that doesn’t fade with exposure to weather. Add drilled holes to the sign to make it easy to hang from a post. 

Popular Corrugated Plastic Signs

• 18” x 24”
• 12” x 18”
• Plastic Arrow Sign

Aluminum Real Estate Signs

Hang custom aluminum signs at your listed properties. The durable metal signs are ideal outdoor signs that you can display directly on the building. The brushed aluminum surface has a polished finish that sets your agency above the rest. Investing in these sleek custom metal signs shows your clients that your agency is high-end and professional. 

Popular Aluminum Sign Sizes

• 24” x 36”
• 23” x 23”
• Metal House Sign

Browse GotPrint’s free templates for aluminum real estate signs. 

Real Estate Car Magnets

Signs don’t have to be stuck in one spot. Realtor car magnets are a great way to promote your agency or brokerage. Custom car magnets stick to your vehicle without damaging the paint. Add your agency name and phone number to the design so people can quickly contact you. This small yet impactful magnetic sign is what makes real estate car advertising so successful. While you’re traveling between listings and parked at the office, your car can serve as a mobile advertisement. The 30 mil High Energy Magnet has a white vinyl surface with a matte finish. The durable material makes the perfect car door magnet, since it is weather-resistant and long-lasting. GotPrint offers custom car magnets in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Popular Car Maget Sizes and Shapes

• 18” x 24” Rectangle
• 18” Circle
• House Shaped Magnets

What to Put on Real Estate Signs

Put your name, contact information (phone number and/or email), agency name, website, and social media handle on real estate signs. These basic details ensure people know exactly where to go when buying or selling a house. Otherwise, the information you include will depend on the purpose of your sign. A For Rent sign might include how many bedrooms a unit offers and the monthly price. A For Sale sign will include other amenities, like the number of bedrooms or the square feet. You can even include a QR code for people to scan to schedule a tour. Open House signs can include the event date and time. For any sign, there should be a call to action: call now, scan for a virtual tour, tour today, etc. You can include photos of the property or a professional realtor portrait. 

Other Real Estate Marketing Essentials

All your real estate marketing materials should feature the same design style. Start with real estate business cards, which help potential buyers and sellers contact you. Pair it with door hangers and mailers to promote your services around the neighborhood. For event marketing, you can order prints specific to the property. Print property flyers, custom brochures about the buying process, and real estate folders to hold info packets. 

Flyers Vs. Brochures 

The primary difference between flyers and brochures is the paper fold. A flyer is a flat piece of unfolded paper. A brochure, which can also be called a pamphlet, is folded in a way that guides people through the layout. The other difference is in use. Brochures are used when you need to share more detailed information that requires more space for text or visual examples. Flyers have less information with a direct purpose, and they are often centered around an eye-catching flyer design. 

What is a Brochure? 

Brochures are a marketing print used for sharing detailed content about topics like services, products, and information. A brochure is a paper folded into sections. There are several types of brochures. The fold you select will depend on how much information you want to include and how you want to present it. The most popular brochure fold is tri-fold, which folds the paper twice, resulting in six distinct panels. Other popular brochure folds include half-fold, which has four panels, and z-fold, which has six panels folded in a zig-zag style. With plenty of space for your message, you can pair text with images and artwork with a clear, detailed layout that guides viewers through each section.  

What are Brochures Used For? 

Custom brochures are used to share detailed information in a format that is easy to understand. Industries that frequently use brochures include healthcare, wellness, travel, non-profits, education, real estate, and hospitality. Your industry will likely inform what your purpose is. Sales brochures, after all, will be quite different from informative brochures about important topics. The various types of brochures will also determine what brochure size and fold you print.  

Popular uses for custom business brochures: 

• Brand Story: Origins, Values, and Mission Statement 

• Product Pricing Information 

• Service Descriptions 

• Catalogs and Lookbooks 

Other popular brochure categories 

• Healthcare: Symptom Awareness  

• Healthcare: Treatment Options 

• Education: Course Offerings 

• Education: Admission Information 

• Real Estate: Listing Presentations 

• Travel: Tourist Destinations 

Event brochure uses: 

• Event Programs 

• Location Maps 

• Speaker Bios  

• Welcome Packs 

Regardless of the topic, brochures are used for materials that require in-depth explanations. You can mail them as marketing materials, leave them in waiting rooms, or display them near the register. A marketing brochure will surely keep people informed of all the important key details. 

What Type of Paper are Brochures Printed on? 

Brochures are most often printed on glossy paper stock that makes all the colors and text vibrant and eye-catching. You want to use a fairly thin paper stock that ensures the folds rest smoothly. Trifold brochure printing, for example, requires a paper that will fold with crisp lines. However, brochures often have a longer shelf life than flyers. The gloss finish on these papers protects your prints throughout frequent use.  

Popular Brochure Paper Stocks: 

• 100 lb. Gloss Book 

• 100 lb. Gloss Cover 

• 70 lb. Opaque Paper 

What is a Flyer? 

Flyers are a flat sheet of paper that includes short messages with a direct call to action. Promotional flyers are meant to be short and simple; only include important information that viewers can instantly parse. You want to grab people’s attention with large headlines and exciting artwork. 

What size are flyers? 

The flyer size will depend on your marketing goals and distribution methods. If you’re passing out flyers in public spaces, then you should print small flyers, since people can easily hold onto them. If you’re leaving a pile in a community space or hanging them around town, then you should design eye-catching, large flyers.  

Popular Flyer Sizes: 

• 8.5” x 11” 

• 5.5” x 8.5” 

• 4” x 6” 

Popular Flyer Paper Stocks:

• 100 lb. Gloss Book 

• 80 lb. Gloss Book 

• 100 lb. Gloss Cover 

What are Flyers Used For? 

Flyers are typically used to promote time-sensitive action items that require immediate action. Retail flyers can promote upcoming sales or product launches, while business flyers can advertise services or functions. Flyers are also often used to promote events, like business openings and parties.  

Common flyer uses include: 

• Real estate promotion for open houses 

• Events, like parties and graduations 

• New product launches 

• Upcoming sales or promotions 

• Services like housekeeping, tutoring, and landscaping 

What is a Pamphlet? 

A pamphlet is sometimes used interchangeably with a brochure, though it can also refer to booklets or other bound materials. That’s why the difference between a pamphlet vs brochure is minimal. Typically, an informative pamphlet is text-heavy and focuses on sharing specific, detailed information. The comparison between brochure vs pamphlet vs flyer is simple: brochures and pamphlets are folded, text-heavy prints, while flyers are one pagers with minimal text. 

Ready to Print 

You shouldn’t rely on just one print product for all your marketing needs. If you’re setting up at a trade show or sharing materials at an event, you can use both options to convey different information. Whether you’re distributing flyers in person or mailing brochures to clients, your prints will surely impress viewers.  

Once you’ve decided which print product best fits your needs, it’s time to order custom marketing materials. GotPrint offers multiple flyer sizes, brochure shapes, and brochure folds. For all of our products, we use the highest quality materials for prints that last a long time. Our printing services guarantee crisp folds, clean prints, and fast turnaround times. We offer bulk printing, so you can reach a large audience. Browse all our marketing materials to get started on all your custom prints. You can also use GotPrint’s pre-made, free brochure templates and flyer templates to get started. 

What to Put on Senior Posters

Senior posters are an excellent place to show off your graduation photos or senior portraits. Scheduling a professional photo shoot early in the school year is an effective way to have high-quality photos ready for a variety of graduation prints. Wear a cap and gown in your photos if you want thematic visuals, or just wear a nice outfit that matches your personality. If you have multiple photos you want to include, you can design a graduation collage. The photos can be entirely from senior pictures, or they can include memories from throughout their entire education. Otherwise, the photo display and content will depend on the type of poster. Team signs, like basketball senior night posters or cheer senior night posters, will probably include a uniform photo, team number, and position. You can also include important stats, such as the number of games won or points scored. Club posters can show off members, whether it’s the class president or a casual member. If you want to make funny graduation posters, you can include humorous accolades, like most classes skipped or best class clown. Incorporate the school colors or mascot to lean into the theme. The finishing touch: the graduation year. 

Senior Poster Ideas

Team Senior Nights

A handful of players will leave your team after graduation. Before that happens, you want to make sure every player feels appreciated. It’s important to acknowledge everyone’s contribution to the team. Make a personalized poster for the team captain and anyone else leaving the school soom. If you create posters for a special senior night game, you can hold onto them until graduation. Senior sports posters make your team feel connected throughout the school year. You can make one poster of all the players or customize individual posters. Include their name and team number alongside a photo of them in uniform or playing the game. You can even incorporate more photos in a sports photo collage with action shots and posed photos. Planning senior night during the season or graduation season is a fun activity for official teams, club sports, and recreational leagues. Plus, it’s an opportunity to show off your team photos. Add relevant graphic design elements, like footballs, soccer balls, or basketballs. These poster designs can match your sports banner design for a cohesive decor style that unites the team. Bonus: print collector cards customized with players for a fun keepsake from the season

School Club Posters

People’s time at school is often defined by the clubs they participate in. Chess team members, school newspaper reports, student government members, robotics club teams, yearbook designers, drama club members, and dance troup members are all crucial to developing the school’s culture. This is true at both the high school and collegiate level. Designing a poster for graduating club members is a great way to make each person feel appreciated. Print a poster of the whole group to commemorate your time together. Or highlight invididaul members with unique personal posters. Design a collage poster to gather different photos from club meetings or events. 

Graduation Party Poster

You don’t need to be on a team or in a club to share your accomplishment. A personalized poster design is a fun option for custom graduation party decor. You can print one poster or bulk print posters depending on your decorating needs. Need graduation poster board ideas? You can’t go wrong showcasing your grad photos in an elaborate collage or using the best photo from the shoot. You can add custom text, like a message from love ones. You could also include next steps or life changes. High school graduation posters, for example, can include what college someone will be attending. Need high school senior poster ideas? Browse GotPrint’s free poster templates to find one that fits your style. 

Graduation Event Posters

Schools also need to promote the event to ensure everyone knows when and where the graduation ceremony will take place. You can print general graduation posters with grad caps, tassels, and confetti to get people excited for the big day. You can also print informative posters, which will include the date, time, and location. Make sure people know how to buy tickets. You can incorporate a QR code into the design to direct people to more detailed information. Hang up posters around campus so students are prepared. You should make sure to display them where parents will see it in case their kids forget to share the details. 

Where to Put Senior Posters

With your photo poster design complete, it’s time to display your posters. With the school’s permission, you can probably set the signs up around campus. For everyone to see, you can decorate hallways and classrooms with durable posters. If you’re printing individual posters, you can stick them to people’s lockers. 

Team posters for graduating players can be put up in the locker room. If your team has local sponsors, like restaurants or stores, you can ask to display them at these locations. Teams will often bring senior night posters to specific games meant to honor players who are graduating. Popular options include volleyball senior night posters, senior night basketball posters, and senior night posters soccer teams. You can also coordinate with the school to set them up at the graduation ceremony venue. For personal use, custom graduation posters are great graduation party decor. Set up a poster board printed on durable foam material on an easel. You can also simple hang a poster on a wall to make the party venue fit the theme.

Other Graduation Essentials

There are plenty of other prints you need to prepare for graduation season. Senior banners are another, larger sign option for celebrating people’s milestones. Print custom vinyl banners with a message of congratulations for parties or ceremonies. GotPrint offers free graduation banner templates that you can easily customize with your personal details. You should also print graduation announcement cards to let all your friends, family, and loved ones know that you’ve reached this important milestone. You can use this space to inform people you’re graduating, invite them to the graduation ceremony, or invite them to your graduation party. GotPrint’s premium printing methods always produce detailed prints with vibrant colors and sturdy poster paper. Prepare with all the graduation signs you need, then check out the essential graduation party materials you’ll need.

Some people might consider this networking tool to be outdated. But custom business cards are still the most effective way to connect with people. Presenting your information in an engaging way can help you clinch the deal. Modern business card designs immediately tell people that your brand is contemporary. Here’s how you can keep up with business card trends and impress your business connections.

Current Business Card Design Trends 

2026 business card trends are all about making the most out of your prints. Anyone printing business cards is doing so with intention, whether the plan is to grow their freelance client list, increase sales, or build brand awareness. If more people rely entirely on the Internet for their networking, then handing out a business card will catch people’s attention. Make the most out of that moment with one of these interesting design approaches.

Minimalist Business Cards

Less is more. A minimalist business card design highlights your information. Typically, this style will just feature text, though there is the option to include some simple, unobtrusive artwork. This approach can be tricky, since every color choice and font decision is noticeable. But simple doesn’t mean boring. Choose an eye-catching font, like Helvetica or Riesling, that makes your name and company look upscale. You can use a classic white background or choose one or two colors for the background. The color scheme will depend on your brand and profession. If you want to include art, you can consider linear designs or other abstract graphic design elements. 

Colorful Business Cards 

Bright business cards paired with bold text will make your brand stand out in a pile of boring, traditional business cards. The colors should match your brand. This can be your pre-existing brand shades or a color palette that matches the style. You can use one color that makes a statement or multiple shades for a daring design. Pairing multiple colors works well when you’re using abstract designs, as it creates a distinct layout. Whether you’re just using colorful text on a plain background or using color all over your design, this is an easy way to craft a distinct business card. 

Repeating Patterned Business Cards 

A repetitive pattern is pleasing to the eye. The final product looks seamless and sophisticated. Plus, these designs immediately catch the eye. Patterns can range from classic, foundational styles like mosaic to funky waves.  

Quiet Luxury Business Cards

A luxury business card design typically upgrades the aesthetic concepts of a minimalist layout. A Raised Foil business card incorporates a metallic element into the layout. A Raised UV business card adds a shiny element. It’s ideal for deluxe brands that want to impress high-end clients. 

Retro Business Cards 

With nostalgic styles trending, a retro business card design can become perfectly modern. Taking old-school styles with fresh color palettes is a creative way to lean into classic styles. Vintage business cards are kitschy in a cool way. The vintage aesthetic is especially popular with clothing brands, hair stylists, and tattoo artists. Use retro fonts, like Monograph, and funky swirls and other patterns for a vintage vibe.  

General Business Card Design Tips 

A good business card highlights your name and contact information. After all, that’s the whole point of a business card. Following the rules of visual hierarchy, your name should be in the largest font. The name of your company should be the second largest font.  

What defines a modern business card isn’t just the artistic style and color choices. A truly modern business card will point viewers to your online presence. After all, a contemporary company or businessperson will be highly engaged across different online platforms. An old-school layout will just have basic contact info, like your phone number. A fresh design will lead people to your online spaces, which means your business card isn’t limited to the physical piece of paper. Making modern business cards with QR code is an easy way to accomplish this. Use an online generator to create QR code assets. You can send people to your company’s website or your personal portfolio. You can also gather all your important links—like a website, social media accounts, and email—onto one page. This lets you consolidate all your important info into one convenient location.  

Another feature of modern business cards is including your social media handles. Most people will include their account name next to icons representing the different platforms. This makes it easy for people to instantly connect with you online, which is especially helpful for retail store owners and professional freelancers. When your design is done, a well-made business card will bolster your online presence.  

Paper Stock Trends 

A business card isn’t done when the design is ready to print. You also need to find the right paper stock for your business cards. Eco friendly business cards are quite popular, as they are typically used by forward-thinking brands. It shows people that your company is committed to sustainability. Print Kraft business cards with GotPrint for a paper choice that is 100% recyclable.  

If you want to make an unforgettable first impression, then you should invest in luxury business cards. GotPrint’s 38 pt. Trifecta paper is the best material for premium business cards. This thick paper features a colorful core, which is available in red, black, blue, and green. Plus, the velvet-soft finish immediately tells potential connections that you’ve invested in high quality materials the moment they feel your card. Between the size and the feel, these cards instantly elevate your personal brand.  

You can’t go wrong with classic 14 pt. Glossy business cards. The High Gloss UV Coating protects your design and adds a stunning shine to the paper. This material is ideal for prints with bold, bright colors, as it will make them appear even more vibrant. For neutral color palettes or minimalist designs, 16 pt. Matte business cards will add a soft backdrop. 

Unique Business Card Shapes 

Experimenting with untraditional business cards is another way to garner intrigue. While you can’t go wrong with the standard 2” x 3.5” business cards, using different dimensions is a way to indicate that you aren’t stuck in the past. This is especially helpful for brands with a daring, iconic brand identity that are in search of creative business cards. Square business cards are a compact way to make a succinct statement. Half circle business cards look cute and trendy. A leaf business card features both sharp and round corners, which adds a fun dynamic to the print. For creative fields, a unique shape is a no-brainer. But even in traditional fields, using an unconventional shape is an immediate way to mark yourself as a forward-thinking individual. 

Modern Business Card Templates   

Need more modern business card ideas? GotPrint has a wide selection of templates that you can customize with your brand details. You can upload photos, add graphic design elements, and personalize text boxes.  

Modern Leaf Outline Design 

These modern minimalist business cards feature a linear art style and delicate leaves. The two-tone color palette is available in green, blue, and brown with a white space for your contact information. Delicate text is easy to read, and the simple design does not detract from the details.  

Modern Design 

A muted colorful stripe along the bottom adds a hint of color (available in green, blue, and pink) to the layout. A straightforward font will clearly convey your information. Add your business name to the back of the layout of these simple business cards.  

Geometric Patterns  

As professional networking becomes more relaxed, so do the expectations of business card styles. Now, neon colors and bold designs are the way to go. A bright pink background with colorful geometric designs will make your business card stand out. This template will give your brand a distinct appearance that people won’t forget.

Orange Circle 

This striped business card design features orange, white, and blue slanted stripes. A bright orange circle in the center draws attention to your company name and website. Use the back of the business card to share your name, job title, phone number, and address.  

Abstract Rounded Shapes 

This design features a pattern with circles and squares with block colors. The funky pattern pairs beautifully with bold, block letters. On the other side, the design rests in a vertical line to the left of your business details. The design is available in green, blue, black, and gray.  

Circular Shapes 

These blue business cards are bold and eye-catching. Using a horizontal layout, it places your business name as if it were on a vertical business card. When they flip it to the other side, they’ll have to move the card to view the horizontal layout on the back. The round geometric pattern adds a fashionable touch. The back of this double sided business card design is bright red. The white and yellow text stands out and grabs the viewer’s attention. This design is cool, trendy, and stylish.  

Retro Swirls 

The striped pink and purple lines create dynamic, eye-catching swirls. The cute layers, color palette, and design style beautifully match creative individuals. Visually, the style directs viewers to your information.  

Multi Color Building 

If you’re looking for modern realtor business cards, then this cute template is perfect. A colorful cityscape adds visual intrigue to the design. The white background makes the colors pop. Browse all of GotPrint’s modern real estate business cards.  

Swatch Palette 

Making modern cool business cards doesn’t have to be complicated. This fully customizable template features three stripes in slightly different colors. It’s simple yet effective, and its minimalist vibes have a modern sensibility. The back is one color with bold white text. The colors are available in red, green, and blue.  

Turquoise & Peach Abstract 

Abstract shapes are a hallmark of modern design. The odd shapes will add visual intrigue in a way that pulls attention to your company’s information. This template features a cute pink and blue color palette, which highlights the white text.  

Minimal Dot Design 

This template keeps the design elements in the corners, which keeps the center space open for your business info. The round designs and neutral color palettes make this template modern but not too out-there. Place your initials on the back.  

Repairing Tools 

Modern handyman business cards are meant to grow your client list. This design includes a variety of simple repair tool designs, including a paintbrush and saw, next to your contractor business name. This template is available in red, blue, black, and gray.  

Investing in Trifecta, GotPrint’s signature paper stock, is an investment in your personal brand. You want to catch people’s attention. You want your business cards to sit at the top of the stack. You want people to know that you take your business connections seriously. High-quality business cards are your most efficient networking tools.  

That’s not to say that our other paper stocks are low-quality. From our standard 14 pt. Gloss Cover to our matte 18 pt. Ultra Premium Smooth White Paper, each business card order is carefully crafted and precisely printed. But the unique details of the triple-layered Trifecta paper, including the color accents and soft velvet feel, take this thick cardstock paper for business cards to the next level. The special features on this high end paper aren’t just for show. Finely woven paper creates sturdy layers that prevent your cards from being bent. The matte surface beautifully displays your custom business card design, allowing the colors to appear rich and clear. The colorful seam, which is available in green, blue, red, and black, adds more depth to the print and makes it stand out in a pile. These details all combine to create the ideal modern business card.  

Are Business Cards Made with Trifecta Paper?

Trifecta business card paper weight is 700 gsm, or 38 point thickness. The thickness is a sign of true luxury stationery. Layering papers results in luxe business cards that can stand the test of time. But the layers of paper aren’t just glued atop one another. Instead, they are woven together, which creates extremely strong paper. This paper is unbendable, which is one of the primary benefits of super thick business cards. Since they aren’t flimsy, people won’t want to throw away the luxury paper. When everyone else at an event is passing out a standard 14 pt. business card, these extra thick business cards instantly elevate you above the rest. It makes sense to invest in high quality business cards you know will last a long time. Not only will it impress clients and customers, but they will always be able to quickly identify your business cards. 

Smooth Textured Business Cards

You’re likely handing elegant business cards directly to people. This can occur in any setting: trade shows, conferences, galas, fundraisers, and business meetings. The high-end, sensory feel of Trifecta paper immediately makes your meeting more memorable. Trifecta is a great material for soft touch business cards that instantly convey quality, since the paper has a velvet finish. That’s what makes it the best paper stock for business cards. The soft touch of the cardstock texture still feels substantial thanks to the several layers of paper. The smooth texture is lavish and immediately conveys the quality that defines your brand. 

This isn’t an average painted edge business card. Instead, Trifecta weaves layers of colored paper together, which results in long-lasting colors on high end luxury business cards. That’s what sets Trifecta paper apart – the colorful edges won’t rub off to reveal blank paper underneath. Since the colored papers are fused together, the color runs throughout the center. If you were to cut a red Trifecta card in half, you would find the red core in the middle

High-Quality Printing 

GotPrint’s craftsmanship is characterized by our attention to detail at all levels—it doesn’t stop with the paper. Selecting Trifecta paper is just the first part of our detailed printing process. Our refined techniques always produce clean prints, crips lines, and bright colors that help your brand image. Whatever your design, your bespoke business cards will always impress people. UV ink melts into the matte paper for rich hues that stand out. The colorful edges pair with your design to establish a strong visual identity. Not only does this premium stationery look well-crafted, but they feel high-end as well. The final result: a paper print that elevates your branding.  

Different Trifecta Business Card Styles 

Trifecta Green 

Fancy business cards don’t have to be boring. The thinnest of the Trifecta papers that GotPrint offers, Trifecta Green is 24 pt. and features a bright green core. This pop of color is ideal for people who work with nature, like florists, or people who work in environmentally conscious fields.  

Trifecta Black 

Trifecta Black business cards feature a dark black color seam and are 38 pt. thick. This paper is ideal for high-end, sophisticated brands, as the color exudes elegance. Plus, black edge business cards match just about everything, so you know the color will likely pair well with your design. 

Trifecta Red 

This red cardstock is a great way to draw attention to your information, since the bright color immediately catches the eye. The vibrant shade on Trifecta Red business cards is ideal for bold businesses looking to make a statement. This thick cardstock is 38 pt. Use colorful business cards for prints that leave an impact. 

Trifecta Blue 

Trifecta Blue business cards are also 38 pt, and they are ideal for businesses that want to look luxurious with a playful twist. The color looks lavish and rich, resulting in the best business cards. A mix of bold and sophisticated, blue color edge business cards are a great way to showcase personality in the business world.  

Other Trifecta Products 

You can use a thick paper stock to create a set of luxury stationery. GotPrint offers Trifecta as a paper for postcards, club flyers, bookmarks, collector cards, and rack cards. These prints cover multiple different promotional needs. Trust GotPrint with all your luxury printing needs. 

Most people only consider what looks good on the screen when they’re crafting their design. But the printing process doesn’t stop there. Instead, it all begins with setting the correct color mode for your design. This depends on which medium you intend to use your design for: digital or print. There are two main color modes you need to know about before completing your final product. Understanding CMYK vs RGB printing is crucial to crafting designs that are clear and detailed. Creating your file in the wrong color mode can be a recipe for disaster, as your final product will display colors that are either completely off or inaccurate. GotPrint has already prepared a checklist for ensuring your file is ready to print. But to fully understand why finding the best color mode for print, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about RGB vs CMYK printing.

First, let’s define the main differences between the two color modes.

RGB Color Mode:

RGB stands for red, green, and blue, which are primary colors. The RGB model is better known as an additive model because the colors are added together to create the images we see on the computer screen. When light from the screen is projected onto the colors, it bleeds them together on the eye’s retina, creating the desired colors, AKA the way we actually perceive colors to be. That’s why the RGB color gamut can cover a variety of colors within the color spectrum. RGB is not considered a print color mode, as it refers to how colors appear on a screen. The primary RGB and CMYK difference is the presence of light. Since a screen emits light, it will change the colors. Print products can only reflect light, not generate it, which impacts how the colors are perceived.

Additive Model

Additive colors, a projected light color system, are created by a method that combines a number of different light colors together. All the colors begin with black, or the absence of light, then different colors (or lights) are added to produce visible colors. Red, green, and blue are the main primary light colors that are used in the additive model. The combination of two of these colors will create a secondary additive color: cyan, magenta, or yellow. This creates the CMYK color wheel.

You’ll often see images in the RGB color mode on digital screens such as televisions and computer monitors  (LCD/LED). RGB can only be used by devices that generate light.  If you’re wondering when to use RGB vs CMYK, an image designed in the RGB color mode is only good for print if you’re printing your product on a digital printer. Some products that use an RGB color wheel are custom photo gifts, like canvas prints and custom mugs. It’s also useful for graphic designs that will exist in online spaces. This can include social media assets, digital invites, or email marketing art. If you want your design to be printed professionally, then you’ll want to change color modes to CMYK.

CMYK Color Mode: 

What is CMYK color mode? CMYK stands for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, and it is a subtractive model – the opposite of the RGB model. That means that the colors are subtracted from natural white light into pigments, which are then printed onto paper in tiny dots. For example, subtracting magenta from yellow will give you the color red. The more colors you add together, the darker they will be, since you are subtracting from the white. The CMYK color model is the standard file presentation for professional printing services. It is used for a wide variety of paper prints, including business cards, custom art prints,  quality photo prints, and more. 

Subtractive Model

Subtractive colors, a reflected light color system, start with white light/paper. Therefore, the more colors you add together, the darker they’re going to be. The reason behind this is that light is absorbed or removed to create various colors. The key color for the CMYK mode is black (K). Adding this color helps neutralize images and adds density to shadows. 

It’s important to note that CMYK inks won’t always produce the same color as your original image. However, there are many possible combinations of CMYK to achieve the same image so that on paper it looks the way it would on the computer in RGB mode. Programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign provide CMYK presets that recommend the best combination to choose for a wide variety of press/printer setups.

What is Full Color Printing?

Full color printing is the four-color process that uses the CMYK printing colors. This method blends small dots of the four CMYK colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key/black) to create the shades in your art print. It is often used in digital printing and offset printing to produce detailed color quality.

Why Do These Two Modes Render Differently?

Each design is unique – meaning that the amount of white space used and colors blended together will differ from one design to the next. As a result, both RGB and CMYK are rendered differently.

For example, since RGB offers a wide range of colors in its color model, a file that is designed in this mode will have the option to use bright, vivid colors. When it converts to CMYK, a different color model that doesn’t offer that same range, then the conversion results in many of these bright colors falling flat and looking dull

No matter which color mode you create a design in, the colors will look darker in print. Each printer has different requirements for images and graphics, so consulting with the printing company beforehand can help eliminate the chances of your design losing too much of its original color. Check to see what formats the printer is capable of printing in, and gather details regarding file conversions. This will ensure that the print resolution is correct. If you know which paper and printer you will be using, then your file can be converted to CMYK.

When Should I Use CMYK or RGB?

We already noted that RGB is best used for digital media, while CMYK is better for print media. While this is true, many designers still prefer creating their designs in the RGB mode first and then converting to CMYK right before sending it in to print. This is because you have many more benefits when designing in the RGB mode, since RGB has a wider range of color options. RGB allows you to work with smaller files, not to mention that the three most common editing programs (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) all rely on the RGB format. Lastly, if you want a design that is suited for both web and print, then you’ll already have a file that is web-ready in the RGB mode.

However, if color accuracy is extremely vital to your prints and you want to get technical about your colors being exact, then you should create your design completely in CMYK. Designing in this color mode will definitely help you get a clearer representation of your finished product.

The two different color modes render differently. Choosing to design in the CMYK color mode is one way of making sure the colors in your finished product don’t appear dull and flat. This method is recommended if you have a design that is rich in color, as it provides a better preview of how the color graphics will print. That’s why CMYK is the best color mode for printing.

Conversion Tools

Now that you understand why it’s necessary and important to have your files set in the correct color mode before printing, it’s time to learn how to convert. The most common way designers do this is by designing their image fully in RGB mode, then converting it at the end to CMYK.

You’ll want to save a backup copy of your file before converting, and remember that the interaction of colors between layer blending modes will change when the mode changes – this is normal. You may flatten your file before converting, but it isn’t required. We mentioned before that Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the most common programs used for creating designs, and that all these programs rely on the RGB mode. From there, these programs make it easy to convert to CMYK and set a specific rendering intent in order to make your file print ready. This process will ensure you’re selecting the right CMYK color codes. Here’s how:

Illustrator: File > Document Color Mode > CMYK or RGB Color.

InDesign: Window > Color > Dropdown button in the upper right corner > CMYK or RGB.

Below is a step-by-step tutorial on how to convert color modes to be set for print in Photoshop:

Step 1 > In Photoshop, Select “Edit” then “Color Setting”.

Step 2 > Select a CMYK profile best fit for the final printing conditions.

Step 3 > You can select “More Options” to set the rendering intent when converting the RGB values to CMYK. “Perceptual” is best for photographs because it will preserve the visual relationships of the source image.

Step 4 > Open the RGB image you want to convert.

Step 5 > Make any edits, apply any filters and adjustments while the image is still in RGB mode.

Step 6 > Select “View” – “Gamut Warning” to see any colors that turn gray, which represents the colors that can’t be produced in CMYK. For these colors, Photoshop will select the nearest color it can to replace it, depending on the rendering intent you set beforehand.

Step 7 > Select “Image” – “Mode” – “CMYK Color”. Remember that some bright colors may change to a dull color after the conversion.

What color mode is used for print?

CMYK color mode is used for print. As we’ve covered, this is the best way to produce prints, like custom invitations, stickers, and marketing materials, that look professional. However, other printing specifications will impact the CMYK color palette for printing. The material you select, such as cardstock paper or signage material, affects the final appearance. A glossy paper stock is best for vibrant designs with bold, bright colors. It adds a reflective shine that draws attention to the design. A matte paper stock, on the other hand, is best for muted or neutral color palettes. Printing on specialty papers, like Linen or Kraft, will also change the final appearance, since the colored material and added texture alter the prints. That’s why it’s important to choose the right paper stock for your business card design. The sign material you select has a similar impact. Color will appear different on a matte vinyl banner compared to a glossy poster. Keep this in mind when creating custom signs. For most custom prints, using a CMYK color mode is the most effective way to receive accurate products. 

Ordering prints with GotPrint is another way to ensure your prints are high-quality. All our custom print products, from business cards to foam signs to postcards, are made with premium ink that lasts a long time on the material. The base materials, such as premium paper or smooth acrylic sign, are also well-crafted, pairing the ink with the ideal surface. Not only do we use the finest materials, but we also have excellent equipment, which allows us to use printing methods that result in vibrant shades and crisp lines. Once your file is ready to go in the right color mode, you can trust GotPrint to deliver exceptional prints.