Print Design Mastery Course | Learn Print and Packaging Design

PRINT DESIGN MASTERY

All you need to know about designing for print .

From basics to pro-level techniques, learn all the skills you need to bring your designs from screen to paper just the way you pictured them.

 6 MODULES |  39 LESSONS |  5+ HOURS

$97

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PRINT DESIGN MASTERY

All you need to know about designing for print .

From basics to pro-level techniques, learn all the skills you need to bring your designs from screen to paper just the way you pictured them.

 6 MODULES |  39 LESSONS |  5+ HOURS

$97

Get this Course →

LESSON PLAN

Course Walkthrough

Summary

This course is here to guide you from start to finish—print & packaging design—so you can confidently create stunning print work every time. Whether you’re working in-house, freelancing, or part of a design team, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get your designs printed exactly as you imagined, minus the headaches.

 6 MODULES |  39 LESSONS |  5+ HOURS

Summary

 6 MODULES |  39 LESSONS
 5+ HOURS

MODULE 1: Types of Print and Terms

MODULE 2: All About Paper

MODULE 3: Deep Dive into Files

MODULE 4: Working with Printers

MODULE 5: All about Proofing

MODULE 6: Growing your Business with Print

TESTIMONIALS

Here's what members are saying.

“

Everything has easy-to-follow steps which is perfect for how I learn.

I love the platform and how Dave + Gabby laid everything out. Plus the ability to connect with them both 1 on 1 is incredible."

– Alexandra

“

I just finished my first packaging project that involves FOIL!

I couldn't have created it without some guidance from Print Design Academy."

– Brianna

“

Dave + Gabby have done a great job taking something kinda nerdy and making it really interesting and engaging.

They are so nice and I really enjoy their banter and the incredibly high production value."

– Emily

30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

We want you to be able to create amazing print and packaging with ease. If within 30 days you don't feel that you are any closer to putting ink on paper, or if you decide that print design is not for you, we will give you your money back along with a $25 gift card to moo.com.

All you need to know about designing for print .

From basics to pro-level techniques, learn all the skills you need to bring your designs from screen to paper just the way you pictured them.

$97

All you need to know about designing for print .

From basics to pro-level techniques, learn all the skills you need to bring your designs from screen to paper just the way you pictured them.

$97

Course Walkthrough

MODULE 1: Types of Print and Terms

Learn all the terminology including the different types of print and when to use them.

Types of Print

Types of Paper

File Work

Ink and Color

Nerdy Stuff

Finishing + Bindery Part 1

Finishing + Bindery Part 2

Proofing

MODULE 2: All About Paper

The different types of paper and how to pick one for your project.

Why Paper Matters

Uncoated Paper

Coated Paper

Packaging Board

Synthetic Paper

How to Pick a Paper

Collecting Swatchbooks

MODULE 3: Deep Dive into Files

How to properly create and export a variety of files for print.

Intro to File Work for Print

Illustrator - Document Setup for Print

Illustrator - Swatches + Layers Setup for Print

Illustrator - Specialty Finishing Setup

Photoshop - Image Work

Illustrator - Export your File

Adobe Acrobat - Print Production Check

InDesign - Document Setup

InDesign - Swatches + Layers

InDesign - Export your File

MODULE 4: Working with Printers

How to find a printer and what information is required to request different quotes.

Why Printer Relationships Matter

How to Find a Great Printer

Important Questions to Ask Printers

Requesting an Accurate Quote

The Print Process - How long should it take?

MODULE 5: All about Proofing

How to review proofs with printers and how to avoid costly reprints.

Why Proofing Matters

Types of Proofs

Proof Walkthrough

Liabilities of Proofing

Press Checks

MODULE 6: Growing your Business with Print

How to upsell print design as a service to your customers and make extra income easily.

How it Works

Print Project Management

The Markup

The Referral Fee

Here's what members are saying.

“

Everything has easy-to-follow steps which is perfect for how I learn.

“

I just finished my first packaging project that involves FOIL!

“

Dave + Gabby have done a great job taking something kinda nerdy and making it really interesting and engaging.

30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

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