Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM

Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

How do I brand a notepad and still leave room to write?

Answer

A strong notepad design starts with your brand identity and protects the writing area above all else. Clean, readable layouts beat busy ones every time.

  • Lead with brand colors and logo, then build around usable writing space.
  • Set files at 300 DPI in CMYK color mode.
  • Include a 0.125" bleed so edges print cleanly.
  • Limit fonts to two for a tidy, professional look.

Reserve your design energy for the header and footer, and leave the main body open so the pad stays genuinely useful.

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