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Refer to these posts to help you make requests that lead to fewer revisions.
Social Media Designs
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design Confirm platform and placement Text copy (headline, call-to-action, contact information, etc.) Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Feminine or Masculine Tell us your preferences for color and font Tell us what to avoid Describe your industry and target a
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If We're Off The Mark
We offer unlimited revisions because we want you to get exactly what you need. But, at times, there can be a disconnect between what you imagine and what you get. If you find yourself in that spot, here’s what we recommend: Review your requests: Sometimes a request is missing details or not as clear as it could be. Try providing additional references and details in your revision requests. Give your designer detailed feedback: Let your designer clearly know what they’ve missed.
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The Basics
With every design request you should include the following details: Size Style Orientation Colors Inspiration Text copy Print Designs require a few additional details: Bleed size (you can confirm this with your printer) File formats (you can confirm this with your printer) Kimp Tip: Want fewer revisions? Be as descriptive as possible, triple check your text copy, and provide pictures as references of the style you’d like.
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Business Card
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (inches or centimetres) Specify the size of the bleed (we’ll include the standard size if you’re not sure) Specify the orientation – vertical or horizontal Text copy (include variations for each employee): -Name and job title -Telephone number -Cellphone number -E-mail -Website -Social Network Usernames (if necessary)
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How To Access Your Files
Your completed design files are all available in the “Completed” list on your Trello board. To find what you’re looking for quickly, use the search bar at the top of your board. Or they'll be in your inbox if you've chosen to use Kimp with email. Digital designs will be provided as JPG and PSD files by default. Print designs will be provided as PDF and PSD files by default. Logo designs will be provided as JPG, PNG, PDF, AI and PSD files by default. If you require any other
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Flyers Or Posters
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (inches, centimetres or pixels) Specify the orientation – vertical or horizontal Text copy (headline, call-to-action, contact information, etc.) Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Feminine or Masculine Tell us your preferences for color and font Tell us what
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Sharing Brand Guidelines
To make the design process faster, and to cut down on the number of revisions required, share your brand guidelines with us. Here’s what that includes: Logo Preferred colours/colour palette Preferred fonts Mission/vision Target audience Kimp Tip: Add a card to the “Guidelines” list with the brand guidelines for each brand you’d like us to design for. Be sure to mention the brand when making a request. We'll take care of the rest.
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Blog Images
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (pixels)** Kimp Tip:** If you don’t know the size, just send us the link to your blog and we’ll design according to your layout. Text copy Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. Traditional or Modern Abstract or Literal Playful or Mature Feminine or Masculine Tell us your preferences for color and font Tell us what to avoid
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Brochures
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the type of brochure: -Half-Fold (4 sides) -Tri-Fold (6 sides) -Gate-Fold (3 sides) Specify the size of the design: -8.5 x 11 -8.5 x 14 -11 x 17 -11 x 25.5 Specify the size of the bleed (if you know it) Text copy (headline, call-to-action, contact information, etc.)** Kimp Tip:** Be sure to specify the page number for each set
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Background Removal
Just let us know exactly which portions of the image(s) you require and/or whether you'd like the background to be completely removed, made transparent, or to retain a specific colour. We'll take it from there, and touch up the edit too.
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Avoiding Typos
There are 2 easy ways to avoid typos in your design: Triple check the spelling of your text copy. Provide the text copy in a format we can copy and paste from. You can do this by including it in the description, attach a word doc or provide the link to a Google doc.
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Tradeshow Banners
Describe what you’re looking for (what type of banner would you like designed?) Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (inches, centimetres or pixels). Kimp Tip: If you have a previous design or template available, attach it! Text copy (headline, call-to-action, contact information, etc.) Tell us what to avoid Describe your industry and target audience Include any references for tradeshow banners you like
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Web Banners
Describe what you’re looking for/what to avoid Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (pixels) Text copy (headline, call-to-action, contact information, etc.) Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Feminine or Masculine Tell us your preferences for color and font Tell us your industry and target audience Include any references for ba
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Packaging & Labels
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (inches, centimetres or pixels). If you have a previous design or template available, attach it! Text copy (headline, call-to-action, contact information, etc.) Tell us your preferences for color and font Tell us what to avoid Describe your industry and target audience Include any references for packaging & labels you like Tell us the style
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Infographics
Describe what you’re looking for Confirm if your design is for print or web Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (inches, centimetres or pixels) Specify the size of the bleed (if your request is for print) Text copy (headline, call-to-action, contact information, etc.) Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Feminine or Masculine Te
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Email Signatures
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (pixels) Text copy: -Name and job title -Address -Telephone number -Cellphone number -Website -Social Network Usernames (if necessary) -Address (if necessary) Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Feminine or Masculine Tell us
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PowerPoint Templates & Presentation Decks
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Attach any older versions of the presentation to provide context. Text copy required on each slide Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Feminine or Masculine Tell us your preferences for color and font Tell us what to avoid Describe your industry and target audience Include any reference
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Requesting Revisions
Comment, drag and drop. Literally. Just add the details of the revision required in a comment. Then move the relevant card from the “In Review” or "Completed" list to the “Requests” list. That’s it.
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Book Or Magazine Layout
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, author’s picture, elements etc.) Confirm if your design is for a print or e-book Specify the size of the design (inches, centimetres or pixels) Specify the orientation – vertical or horizontal Text copy (e.g. title, author’s name, brief intro/blurb for the back cover) Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Femin
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Podcast Covers
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, author’s picture, elements etc.) - anything you'd like on your podcast cover. Confirm if your design is for a print or e-book Specify the size of the design (pixels) Kimp Tip: Podcast feeds require artwork that is a minimum size of 1400 x 1400 pixels and a maximum size of 3000 x 3000 pixels. We recommend designing at 3000 x 3000 pixels. This way you won't have to resize later on. Text copy (e
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Billboards
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (inches, centimetres or pixels) Specify the size of the bleed (if you know it) Text copy (headline, call-to-action, contact information, etc.) Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Feminine or Masculine Tell us your preferences for color and font Tell us what to
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Book Covers
Describe what you’re looking for Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, author’s picture, elements etc.) Confirm if your design is for a print or e-book Specify the size of the design (inches, centimetres or pixels) Specify the orientation – vertical or horizontal Text copy (e.g. title, author’s name, brief intro/blurb for the back cover) Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern -Abstract or Literal -Playful or Mature -Femin
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Restaurant Menus
Describe what you’re looking for Confirm if your design is for print or web Attach your brand assets (logo, pictures, elements etc.) Specify the size of the design (inches, centimetres or pixels) Specify the size of the bleed (if your request is for print) Text copy -Names of dishes, brief descriptions of each, price of each -Telephone number(s) -Address(es) -Social media usernames Tell us the style you’d like, e.g. -Traditional or Modern
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Prioritizing Requests
When you’re making multiple requests, be sure to order your cards according to priority. Requests are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis, from the top down. So, if you’re posting multiple requests at the same time, make sure the order of your cards reflects which tasks should be completed first.
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