Typography Tips: Text and Font Considerations for Product Label Designs
⚞ The Highlights: Good label typography comes down to four things: the right fonts, a clear hierarchy, legible text, and…... Read more.
How to Get a Barcode, UPC, and QR Code for a Product Label
⚞ The Highlights: A UPC is the unique number that identifies your product. The barcode is the scannable image of…... Read more.
Using AI for Label Design: A Practical Guide
We’re seeing more brands using AI to design or assist with the design of their labels. Brands get a great-looking…... Read more.
Barcode Basics: What to Know About Barcodes and UPCs for Product Labels
⚞ The Highlights: What is a UPC barcode? A UPC (Universal Product Code) is a 12-digit barcode found on retail products.…... Read more.
Designing Beer Labels: Sizing and Dimensions
⚞ The Highlights: 12 oz can labels are typically around 3.625″–4″ tall by 7.5″–8″ wide. 16 oz can labels run around 5″ tall…... Read more.
Anatomy of a Wine Label
⚞ The Highlights: U.S. wine labels are regulated by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Required elements…... Read more.
What is a Color Management System and Why it Matters for Product Labels
You know how important your brand’s colors and image are—they’re the first things your customers notice. Making sure that color…... Read more.
Designing for Printed Cans: What You Need to Know
If this is your first time switching from labels to printed cans, the goal isn’t to redesign everything, it’s to…... Read more.
RGB and CMYK: A Color Format Guide for Label Printing
⚞ The Highlights: What’s the difference between RGB and CMYK? RGB uses red, green, and blue light for digital displays,…... Read more.
Choosing the Right Imagery for Your Product Labels: Tips for Effective Design
Apple visionary Steve Jobs once said, “Packaging can be theatre. It can create a story.” Imagery examples, such as minimal…... Read more.