HD Design & Printing

green with envy? we’re feeling blue

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:32:43 +0000

Notice how green is not quite as cool as it was last year? Blue is the next trendy color. The reason why? Look up….Feel the wind in your hair? The answer is blowing in the wind.

Pantone vs. CMYK

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:20:08 +0000

We want to educate our customers about the different printing techniques we use. Not everyone know what a pantone color is. To get things started, check out this video for some screen shots of our work with audio commentary.

Online print pricing

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:52:01 +0000

This quick youtube video will give you a simple introduction to our online print pricing.

Putting design first

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:43:50 +0000

Getting a superb print starts with great design. This is why we take time to consult with every client that comes to HD Design & Printing. Let’s face it, not every business owner, office manager or development director speaks “graphic design”. It’s our job to make sure every printed sheet is flawless – it all starts with design.

online postcard pricing

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:51:27 +0000

Hidefchicago now offers online postcard pricing right here.

Habla CMYK tambien

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:22:43 +0000

Aqui en HD Design & Printing, somos professionales en el arte de la prensa. Este incluye el processo CMYK! Utilizando “direct imaging”, tenemos el poder digital en combinacion de la tecnologia traditional “offset”. LLamenos - 773 533 4220

offset beats digital

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:35:00 +0000

For a quality pantone print, ink must be specially mixed on a per job basis. Digital presses cannot accommodate custom mixed inks – try putting “orange” in your office inkjet printer and you’ll understand.

see more here

color consistency – made easy

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:28:57 +0000

it’s got to be perfect to head out the door @hidefchicago – certain colors are just more difficult to print, especially when it comes to solid coverage. Lighter colors such as gray or blue can be challenging. Deep colors like blacks and reds can be a little more forgiving.

one color envelopes @hidefchicago

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:36:33 +0000

Envelopes? people still use those? Yep, and we can get you the quality prints you need. Still interested? check out pricing here.
Quality printed envelopes are hard to find and can be quite expensive – our one color #10 envelopes start at $130 for quantities of 500.

What’s up with the pantone professionals?

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:35:28 +0000

Chicago’s very own pantone professionals, @hidefchicago are enjoying the lousy weather and cold nights! We’ve seen a steady stream of new customers thanks to terrific word-of-mouth and 5 star reviews. What’s even better is the fact that our offset printing is dropping jaws and creating quite a stir.

and color?

You know we’re the pantone professionals – color has to be right on!