subject: How To Construct A Simple Custom Label [print this page] How To Construct A Simple Custom Label How To Construct A Simple Custom Label
Constructing simple custom labels is a very easy process. Even newbies like you can easily create their own color labels as long as you know the basic steps and of course have a little creativity and determination on the side. Let me teach you to construct simple custom labels in this guide. Just follow the steps listed down below and you should be printing out some great looking color labels in no time at all.
Getting a template for your labels First, you will need a template. Especially for beginners, label templates are a must since this helps lay the foundations for a proper and standard label design. You can find such label templates on the Internet often offered for free at label printing company websites. You only have to pick the label template with the right dimensions, size and file format that you can work with. Once you have the template you need, you should then load it up in your preferred desktop publishing application.
Choosing and making a good background and/or border With your label printing template loaded, the next step is to choose a good background for your labels. The main background of your custom labels must typically have a very noticeable color so that the color labels are easily visible by people. You should also consider adding a very eye catching border to further put emphasis in your labels. I would recommend using darker colored borders with lighter colored backgrounds just to maintain the balance of the label design.
Inserting a proper feature image Next, with the background set, you should then consider adding your feature image or logo. Most labels will want at least one main picture as its centerpiece to help it communicate its message effectively. It can just be a simple company logo, a product label or even a kind of symbol or clip-art that people can easily recognize. Take note that it is important to use only high resolution images since low resolution web images typically pixelate upon printing.
Adding title text Once the image has been placed, you should then put in your title text. The title text typically should be balanced with the main feature, going on top or below the graphic usually. Make sure that you choose fonts that are clean. Sans serif fonts are ideal for this, especially when you use very bright and noticeable font colors.
Adding supporting text Once the title is placed, you can then place any more supporting text for your color labels. Make sure that you also use a clean sans serif font here when possible, but make it smaller than the title of course. Balance the text properly as well with the main image and title for a more compact and coherent custom label design.
Integrating all the elements properly Once all the elements are in place, do not forget to review all the different elements to see if they are integrated properly. Are the images cropped precisely? Is the color of the text enough to make it visible and stand out? Do the images, text and background form a coherent and convincing theme? If they don't then you might want to adjust all those elements to make them support and complement each other.
Adding subtle enhancements Finally, you should just add some finishing touches before you send that label design for printing. You can try to add in a texture background or a gradient background to your labels. You can also try using gradient colors in your text, or even in your graphics of symbols. You can even add smaller text boxes, line dividers, and shadow or flow effects. These final touches should help make a more complete and fleshed out custom label fit for label printing.
Great! Now that you have constructed a good design for your labels, all you have to do is to send your design to the label printing company. Just make sure that they can accommodate the file format and settings of your label design document and you should be all set. That is how you can simply create a nice label design. Congratulations!
