Overview
Creating a product that stands out on the shelf starts with a stellar design. At Selfnamed, we want to ensure your products look their best, which is why we have specific design requirements.
Here’s what you need to know:
Layout
Spacing: Keep a minimum of 3mm space between your design and the cut line to avoid any design elements being lost during the trimming process.
Typeface & Fonts
Size: The minimum text size is 4.5pt, which may need to be larger against darker backgrounds (minimum 4.8pt).
Thickness: The minimum line thickness for text should be 0.12mm, with fine lines not thinner than 0.17pt.
Vectorization: Convert all fonts into vectors (outlines) to preserve the font appearance.
Colors
Ink Usage: The total ink coverage in your design should not exceed 300% to prevent issues with drying and smudging.
Images
Resolution: All color and black-and-white images must have a minimum resolution of 600dpi to ensure clarity.
Bleed
Extension: If your design or any objects touch the edge of the layout, they must extend beyond the trim line to account for the bleed, typically about 3mm.
Export Settings (For Figma)
Format: Use PNG for designs with a transparent background.
Exporting: Select the designed frame and use the 'Export Your Design Frame' button in the right tools bar.
File Location: Choose a folder to export your design.
Label and Box Templates
Guide Use: Follow the provided label and box templates to correctly position your design elements.
Mandatory Information: Leave the space in the orange dashed frame blank; mandatory information will be inserted automatically.
Important Notes
Ensure that all label and box designs adhere to these specifications.
Review the manual thoroughly for product-specific pixel dimensions and additional details.
Before finalizing your design, check that all elements are aligned correctly, and mandatory information spaces are left blank.