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Selçuk Aker's design guides and articles about Graphics & Printing.
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Transparent Packaging and White Printing in Freelance Graphic Design
Evaluate the effect of product color on the graphic on the transparent surface, white underprint areas and the need for proofing.
User Manual and Pictogram with Freelance Graphic Designer
Plan to describe product usage steps with concise text, consistent icons, and the right visual sequence.
Product Series Control Panel in Freelance Graphic Design
Verify color, name and image matching of multiple variants with batch view and detail checking.
Editing Technical Proposal Attachments with Freelance Graphic Designer
Convert the reference, table and document layout in technical proposal annexes into a readable file structure.
Navigating a Long PDF in Freelance Graphic Design
Establish table of contents, section links and page references in a readable system in catalogs and reports.
QR Code and Barcode Placement with Freelance Graphic Designer
Check that the code on packaging, posters and catalogues goes to the correct destination and is read under real use conditions.
Remote Presentation Readability in Freelance Graphic Design
Reschedule presentations that appear small in screen sharing by adjusting text density, visual focus, and document version.
When Choosing a Packaging Designer, Look at the Production as well as the Shelf
What should you examine in a packaging designer's portfolio? In freelance work, separate the responsibilities of plate, product variant and print delivery.
Preparing an Updatable Catalog with Freelance Catalog Designer
Catalog design is not just page layout. How should you plan product data, correction tracking and print–PDF delivery with a freelance designer?
Box Designer: The Boundary of Graphic Design and Structural Design
Visual identity, unfolding and protection in box design require different expertise. What deliverables should you ask for from a freelance box designer?
Business Card Design: What Should You Give to a Freelance Designer and Printing House?
Information hierarchy for business card design, QR code and plan print delivery. In freelance business card design, determine the person variants from the beginning.
Magazine Ad Design: From Publication Size to Final Proof
When creating a magazine ad, plan the publication size, bleed margin, message hierarchy and print file together.
Construction Chemicals Design: Same Product Information in Packaging, Technical Sheet and Catalog
Plan the design of bags, buckets, technical sheets and catalogs for construction chemicals brands with a common product code and approved content.
How to Use Banner and Poster Mockup? Separate PSD Presentation and Print File
Smart Object editing, ratio control and differences between presentation and print file in A4 and A3 poster mockup preparation.
Phone Case Printing Design: From Model to Production Template
Production-oriented guide to camera clearance, model adaptation, image placement and sample approval in phone case design.
Before Sending Files to the Printing House: Print Preparation and Basic Terms
Handle bleed, cut, safe area, proofing, crease and binding decisions in the correct order when ordering prints.
What are DPI and PPI? Calculating Image Resolution for Printing
Learn the relationship between pixel size, print size and PPI with an example calculation; See why writing 300 times alone doesn't improve quality.
Infographic Design: Making Data Understandable Without Embellishment
Check together the source, date, graphic selection, scale and text hierarchy in the infographic; Do not present old surveys as current data.
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