Print Dimensions

[KSol79]

I'm new to this forum so let me start off by saying hello to all of you like-minded ladies and gents. I have been looking all over the net for a site, book, whatever that can give me dimensions, templates, variations of different print material. From Apparel (everything in between) to trinkets/pens - I'm just looking for standard dimensions. Preferably dimensions for variations of brochures, pamphlets, folders, direct mail, flyers, stickers - any and everything! Is there anything out there? Please help...

 

[Eggles]

Are you in the US or somewhere else in the world that uses the much more sensible metric system?

 

[KSol79]

I'm in the US

 

[Eggles]

Then sorry, but I can't help. Why not contact a printer who does these things and ask if they have a spec sheet which should list the various sizes.

 

[KSol79]

Oh ok, thanks anyway, yeah I was just researching printers in my area to contact. Thanks...

 

[jimoblak]

Beyond the document size presets within InDesign, there is no such thing as 'standard dimensions'. You design whatever you like and the printer will print on a slightly larger sheet if they do not have the exact size. This is not rocket science.

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[KSol79]

I'm pretty new to this so forgive me if I didn't use the right terminology or am not as knowledgeable as many. We all have to learn somewhere, somehow... thanks for your reply.

 

[jimoblak]

There is no need to forgive as you are not at fault for being new. Simply grab a handful of printed samples of previously published work for inspiration. From those samples, you will see varied sizes and design ideas.

Many folks may think that they want template files for InDesign (which can be found pretty easily by googling for 'InDesign templates'), but what is most useful are printed samples from other designers. For design ideas, hang on to all that junk mail you would normally toss out. You can even freak out your neighbors by asking for their unwanted junk mail.

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[CopyJockey]

I work in the printing industry if you need more tips/info. Email me @ Kashcraft@printmgmt.com with any q's.

 

[777791]

What kind of piece you need to create? Do you have anything in mind that needs to be printed? Sometimes it's easier when you know what you want to print. What is your goal with this piece? what do you want to say or show? what do you want to accomplish? By answering these questions you will find out that you will be visualising in your mind the size you want the piece to be. It is helpful to capture your thought graphically doing sketches, creating layouts with pencil and paper — only then go digital.
I hope you'll find easier to define your own template by using the tradicional way of pencil and paper to transilate your visual thoughts/ideas.

 

[KSol79]

Thanks CopyJockey, will do.

777791 - I'm doing a collateral package for a realtor. This includes a 6X9 postcard, a folder, a sticker, a flyer and an e-newsletter. The one I think I'll really need some wisdom with is the e-newsletter; as far as the html language and how to set it up. The realtor isn't registered with an email marketing company so I'll have to do it myself.

He's changing his company name and needs me to redesign his entire identity so my main goal is to notify his clientele of his new name.

 

[sfc2000]

Not sure if you can get it in the US (I'm in the UK) but this book is full of different sorts of formats: ISBN: 2884790519 and might give you inspiration.

 

[KSol79]

Thanks sfc2000, 'ppreciate the info! Merry Christmas!