Tips and Tricks 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 Mount Your Canvas Prints

August 6, 2014

Jordan Pack

FAQ, Tips and Tricks

So you have yourself an amazing photo printed on seal-coated archival canvas which has been wrapped onto a wooden frame. Now its time to mount it on your wall. Here’s how to mount your canvas onto your wall: Step 1 Open the provided package of hardware which comes with your purchase of a Canvas Print from Hucul Printing Ltd. There is an instruction sheet inside that details the exact steps we are showing here, which should be read and followed. Step 2…

Sending Us Your Press-Ready File

July 23, 2014

Angela Pack

FAQ, Printing Business, Tips and Tricks

Not every job we print is designed, or set up, by Hucul Printing. Many customers create their own files and we also receive files from Graphic Designers. In turn, we have customers and graphic designers posing questions about how to prepare “press-ready” files for us to print. A common question we receive is: “What sort of File should I send you?” While there are many avenues to take to convert our customer’s files, our most preferred file type is a Portable Document Format,…

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…

“Make My Logo Bigger!” Syndrome

June 25, 2014

Angela Pack

Design, Promotion, Tips and Tricks

A common misconception about logos is that they need to be bigger to be noticed. In fact, making your logo bigger can sometimes distract an audience from the company’s message. Less is more, and white space is your ally! To all our lovely customers, we want to take the opportunity to poke fun – Enjoy this following video!

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…