Inspiration Archives - Hucul Printing Ltd.

The King of Fonts

October 1, 2014

FONTS! In my opinion, fonts are some of the most fascinating elements to printing and design. They are all around me: the Internet, on the road signs I pass everyday going to work, in the current novel I’m reading, in my iPhone, or on the packages of food I purchase. Fonts evoke particular emotions of excitement, or hesitance, whether we are aware of their effects, or not. Fonts are used to relay information, and more importantly to set tones and meaning. I could…

How to Find a Colour Scheme for Your Business

July 9, 2014

Jordan Pack

Business Cards, Design, Inspiration, Promotion, Technology, Tips and Tricks

A common source of consideration and thought is how you can make your business look good and be memorable, when it comes to starting a new business, or if you are updating your look. Find a consistent Colour Theme One of the best ways to do this is to find a brand that follows a consistent colour theme, will project well and will also be appealing to your customers. If your company is a conservative business such as Law or Accounting firm, you wouldn’t want to…

Messages from the Past, Hucul Printing’s Rich History

June 11, 2014

Bernie Hucul

History, Inspiration, Printing Business, Technology

Back in the Day . . . Before Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type back in the 1400s, the handwritten manuscript was the method of recording and communicating information of the day. Gutenberg came up with a process for mass-producing movable type which included a type metal alloy and a hand mould for casting type. He also was the first to use oil-based ink and he invented a wooden screw-type printing press. Gutenberg’s inventions were regarded as the introduction to the…

Why Simple Business Cards Are Best

May 28, 2014

Angela Pack

Business Cards, Design, Inspiration, Promotion, Tips and Tricks

Simplicity : the quality of being easy to understand, or use : the state or quality of being plain, or not fancy or complicated : something that is simple, or ordinary but enjoyable Throughout my whole life, I have increasingly learned to appreciate simplicity and minimalism; spending time in nature, versus the city, brought out this appreciation for anything less than busy, cluttered, confusing, or unnecessary. As an avid researcher and university paper writer, I have had to channel this…

So you Started a Business … Now what?

May 14, 2014

Jordan Pack

Business Cards, Inspiration, Printing Business, Promotion, Tips and Tricks

Entrepreneurs often seek us out at Hucul Printing when they want to order an assortment of printed supplies for their new business operations. Many new business owners are confused about which products would serve their needs the best. We can help them sort out what would be necessary in their starting out phases. The Essentials There are a few essential items that every business needs. After that, the needs vary widely depending on the nature of the business. Business Cards The humble business card is…

Do you like the History of Salmon Arm? So do we!

April 16, 2014

Jordan Pack

Inspiration, Printing Business

If you are interested in the history of Salmon Arm and the Shuswap, then you are just like us. If you have been to Hucul Printing then you have either met Bernie or Gary Hucul, the owners of Hucul Printing. Both of these brothers, having been born and raised in Salmon Arm, have a strong interest in the local history. They have collected hundreds of photographs from the early 1900s to present, which showcase how Salmon Arm used to be. They…

Committed to your business? Why you should hire a Professional Printer

April 2, 2014

Jordan Pack

Inspiration, Printing Business, Tips and Tricks

Let’s face the truth. There are plenty of printing options available to you. You can order online or from a big -box store. You can even purchase a desktop printer to print your product at home, however, your well meaning efforts will probably result in a ‘homemade looking product’, not really reflecting your professional brand. So, what are the reasons for hiring a local ’boutique printing’ company like Hucul Printing in a small town like Salmon Arm? It all comes down to service. We…