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While there is actually no one way of printing labels, if you want to make sure that your label printing turns out good enough, you have to live by a few certain rules when developing these custom label prints. Let me teach you a few of the basic and professional rules that you should follow when it comes to developing labels. Just read the list below and start to learn.
1. Put only what is important Labels are made small for a reason. They will not contain anything that is unnecessary for the audience to read or know about. So it is a cardinal rule to always only put information that is important for the readers. Always try to make your content very concise, with only the most crucial points covered. This helps minimize the clutter in a typical color label while at the same time it helps readers understand those labels a lot more quickly. So make sure you review your label content and only put in what is most important.
2. Place only the most crucial images Like the text or message content above, it is also a basic cardinal rule to always place only the most crucial of images in your label design. Again, you are fighting with limited space here. So it is best for you to only include one major logo or image inside your custom label layout. Believe me, this not only does it help you include more text content into the design, but it also helps your color labels become more quicker and easier to understand. So review your images and try to pick only one major design.
3. Use a set number of colors for your theme It is also an important rule to always use a set number of colors in a label theme. Too many colors in one label design can often ruin the whole layout itself. In fact, too many color combinations can adversely affect the usefulness of the whole label since it might actually lose some of its distinctive qualities.
That is why you should always stick to only a few select main colors for label printing. Use only lighter or darker variations of your main colors to add that dynamism in your designs. Believe me, your color brochures will look more professional and of course become more effective if you manage your color themes well.
4. Always test out and get feedback first One rule that many people, even professionals forget is to always test out and get feedback from your initial label design. Getting that "Real" feedback from people will usually help you correct and improve the weaker elements in your design and of course optimize your content and layout for the most responsive audience as possible.
So do not be afraid. Ask around for reactions about your labels, and when possible you might want to actually do a survey or focus group discussion about it. Trust me, this will help a lot when it comes to trying to adapt your brochures to different market situations.
5. Use the most appropriate materials in label printing Lastly, you should always try to follow the rule of always using the most appropriate materials for label printing. Not all labels are made the same. Some labels need to be thick and tough while others can just be cheap and thin. Depending on the actual use and the typical locations your labels will be in, one or the other option should be more appropriate. This will help a lot in making your labels more useful and affordable so make sure you remember this important rule.
Great! Hopefully you can remember all of these rules in label printing. It is really worth following them all, so prepare yourself and memorize the items above. Good Luck!
