Red, Green, Blue light used for digital screens.

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black ink, used for printing.

Extra printed area around the edges of your design so nothing gets cut off during printing.

Lines printed on a file to indicate the
proper size to cut or “crop” the image
or document.

A blueprint showing where your design will be cut, folded, or scored.

A cutting form that is made using the dieline as the template, which cuts the design out of the printed piece.

The actual size the document or printed piece gets trimmed to in the final production. Normally indicated by crop or trim marks.

The area inside the margin where important details won’t be cut off.

A specific color that looks the same every time it’s printed.

The four CMYK colors used in printing to create the color you want. May change slightly from printer to printer.

A base layer of white ink used under designs on clear or metallic materials to make colors pop.

A shiny material that adds a reflective, metal-like finish to your design.

A special material that reflects rainbow-like colors and shifts in light for a futuristic look.

A clear material that lets you see through parts of the design, perfect for showing off your product.

A smooth, non-shiny finish that feels soft and gives a modern, understated look.

A shiny, reflective finish that makes colors look vibrant and catches attention.

A protective layer added to your packaging to make it stronger and more resistant to damage.

A shiny metallic layer, usually in gold or silver, applied to specific parts of your design for a luxurious effect.

Foil applied to specific areas of the design to highlight details, like logos or text.

A glossy coating applied to certain parts of your design to make them stand out, creating a mix of shiny and matte textures.

Feels like a peach; soft and smooth texture.