ChilliPrinting

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from ChilliPrinting! ✨🎄

Wishing you a season full of color, creativity and joy. Thank you for trusting us with your prints this year.

Here’s to even bolder ideas in 2026! ❤️🖨️

12/23/2025

Looking for fresh graphic design inspiration for 2026? 🎨

We’ve just published our curated list of the 18 best graphic design blogs to follow in 2026 — covering everything from branding and UI/UX to packaging, print, and freelance business strategy.

Whether you’re a designer, creative agency, or business owner, these blogs will help you:
✔ Stay on top of design trends
✔ Find reliable inspiration
✔ Sharpen both creative and commercial skills

👉 Discover the essential design reads for 2026 and beyond.

https://www.chilliprinting.com/online-printing-blog/top-graphic-design-blogs/

Explore this list of the best graphic design blogs now. Learn more graphic design tips, get more advice, and improve your skills.

12/18/2025

Top 12 Print Marketing Materials That Still Work in 2026 🖨️

If you’re planning campaigns for the year ahead, this is a practical checklist of what still works (and why).

https://www.chilliprinting.com/online-printing-blog/top-print-marketing-materials/

12/10/2025

Curious about the printing trends for 2026? Check out our latest blog post on the Top 50 Print Marketing Statistics for 2026.

The data is in, and it confirms a major shift: growing digital fatigue is driving a print renaissance.

While our screens are saturated, physical media is cutting through the noise with higher trust and better engagement. We analyzed the top 50 stats defining the industry, and here are just three that every marketer needs to see:

📉 The Trust Gap: 82% of consumers trust print ads when making purchasing decisions (the highest of any channel)

📧 The Inbox Battle: Direct mail response rates are currently sitting at 4.4%, compared to just 0.6% for email

🔗 The "Phygital" Future: Campaigns combining print and digital are 400% more effective than digital alone

2026 isn't about choosing between print or digital—it's about how you bridge them.

Read the full list of 50 statistics with the link in the comments!

12/09/2025

One of the most frequent challenges in cross-media branding is maintaining color consistency between digital and physical marketing materials.

When printing, we use a totally different color mode than what we use on digital displays.

🔆 Screens use RGB, which relies on white light to create colors. 🎨 Paper uses CMYK, which mixes inks (including black) to create the image.

As a result, many of the colors that "pop" on screen are muted when they are printed out because they need to be converted.

But there are workarounds! 🛠️

While not perfect, we can replicate digital colors on paper by providing the closest approximation. Even if the specific vibrant hues that perform well digitally often fall outside the printable spectrum of standard printers.

For example: Take a look at the Neon Green ( ) in the chart below. On screen, it is pure, vibrant light. But once converted to ink, it settles into a standard Leafy Green (65/0/100/0).

The Bottom Line: Some colors experience more significant changes than others. It is important to think carefully about how your printed logos or branded materials might look on flyers or brochures versus your screen.

12/04/2025

Matte vs. Glossy: which finish should you choose?

Both look great in print, but they feel very different and that changes how people experience your design.

🕊️ Matte finish
Matte has a soft, non-reflective surface.
It’s ideal when you want:
• Easy readability with no glare under bright lights
• A more sophisticated, muted look for brands that feel premium or minimal
• Pieces people will handle a lot (brochures, booklets, menus), where fingerprints should be less visible

✨ Glossy finish
Glossy adds shine and contrast.
Choose gloss when you want:
• Vibrant colors that really pop
• High-impact visuals like photos, product shots and bold graphics
• A slick, polished look for posters, marketing one-pagers or promo cards

11/27/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from ChilliPrinting! 🦃

We’re grateful for all our amazing customers, partners, and followers who continue to trust us with their printing projects year after year.

Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with warmth, good company, and creativity!

11/25/2025

🎨 Designing for Print? Don’t Forget the Bleed!

One of the most common issues we see in submitted artwork comes down to a simple—but crucial—detail: the bleed area.

A bleed is the extra 1/8th of an inch added around your design to ensure colors, backgrounds, and images extend cleanly to the edge after trimming. Without it, you risk thin white lines appearing along the edges of your printed piece.

To keep your prints flawless:
✔️ Extend background images beyond the trim edge
✔️ Keep important text within the safety zone
✔️ Always include a full 1/8th-inch bleed on all sides

It’s a small detail that makes a big difference in professional print quality.

If you ever need help preparing a print-ready file, we’re here to assist!

11/20/2025

🔥 Only 1 Week Until Black Friday! 🖤

Whether you’re promoting in-store, on the street, or at events, high-quality prints can help your business stand out when it matters most.

There’s still just enough time to get your flyers and posters printed before the year’s biggest shopping weekend!

11/19/2025

A new year means new opportunities to keep your brand in sight.

Branded calendars are one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay in front of customers every single day.

Make 2026 the year your business is always on their desk.
📆 Bulk orders available now.

Go configure your custom calendars now with the link in the comments! 👇

11/18/2025

Why Printed Catalogs Still Work 📘✨

In a world dominated by screens, print still knows how to capture attention.

From the feel of paper to the power of design, printed catalogs do more than just sell. They give your brand a tangible presence that lingers long after the browser tab is closed.

Here’s how print continues to outperform digital:
📖 Cuts through the digital noise
🤝 Builds trust through touch
📬 Achieves higher response rates than email
🔗 Works seamlessly alongside digital campaigns
🎨 Turns design into engagement

👉 Swipe through to see why catalogs are still one of the most powerful tools in your marketing mix.

How does your business use print to reach customers?
Drop your thoughts below 👇

11/13/2025

⏰ Only 2 Weeks Until Black Friday! 🖤

There’s still time to get your print orders in before the year’s biggest sales rush.

From promotional posters to flyers, now’s the perfect time to get your print marketing materials ready for the discount season!