The print desk
Make something worth printing
Practical guides to artwork, files, materials and gifts. Start with the question you have, then choose a format.
How to turn an AI art idea into a real print
Write a useful art prompt, choose a physical format and check the crop before ordering custom wall art.
Read guide ↗Files and resolutionWhy does my print cut off part of the photo?
Keep faces and important details in a photo print by checking the picture’s shape, margins and product edges.
Read guide ↗Files and resolutionWhy does my photo look blurry when I print it?
Check the original file, crop and print size before spending money on a larger print or an upscale.
Read guide ↗City printsHow to choose a custom city-map print as a gift
Choose a city, map design and palette that make a personal gift without guessing at a delivery promise.
Read guide ↗Gifts and formatsDesign a personalized mug, magnet or coaster set
Choose simple artwork for small physical gifts and check how the design behaves on a curved or repeated surface.
Read guide ↗Gifts and formatsHow to make a pet portrait worth printing
Use a recognizable photo or a specific art brief to create a pet portrait, then choose a suitable print size and crop.
Read guide ↗Gifts and formatsHow to design a custom T-shirt or tote bag
Make artwork readable on fabric, choose an available garment or bag and check the design against the selected color.
Read guide ↗Gifts and formatsHow to choose an image for a custom jigsaw puzzle
Pick a puzzle image with useful detail, distinct regions and a crop that keeps the important scene intact.
Read guide ↗Wall artMetal, acrylic or wood: choosing a print surface
Compare the visual decisions behind three wall-art surfaces and inspect the selected product’s actual options.
Read guide ↗Gifts and formatsSmall personalized gifts for a desk or phone
Choose a notebook, mouse pad, sticker, phone case or acrylic block with artwork that works at a small scale.
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