What details should be paid attention to when designing A4 stickers?

When designing A4 stickers, attention should be paid to the following details:

1、 Size and margins

Standard size: The standard size for A4 stickers is 210mm × 297mm, ensuring that the design content falls within this size range.

Margin settings: Reasonable margin settings can avoid content being too close to the edge of the paper, making it easier to crop and use. At the same time, margins can also serve as separators between content, improving the clarity of the overall layout.

2、 Font and layout

Font selection: Choose the appropriate font based on the purpose and style of the sticker. Formal occasions can choose standardized fonts such as Song typeface and imitation Song typeface, while creative or promotional stickers can choose more personalized fonts.

Font size: Ensure that the font size is appropriate, neither too crowded nor too sparse. Titles or important information can be highlighted with larger font size.

Line spacing and paragraph spacing: Proper line spacing and paragraph spacing can improve the readability of text. Avoid crowded text that may affect the reading experience.

3、 Color and Image

Color matching: The color matching should be harmonious and unified, in line with the overall style of the adhesive. Avoid using colors that are too bright or too dim.

Image clarity: If you need to use images in stickers, make sure the images are clear, relevant to the theme, and of appropriate size. Blurred or low-quality images can lower the overall quality of the adhesive.

4、 Die cutting and bleeding line

Mold tangent line setting: In the design, it is necessary to clearly label the mold tangent line for accurate cutting by the printing unit. The displacement (distance) of the tangent line needs to be set to 3mm or more to avoid significant deviation in the cutting of the finished product.

Bleeding line setting: In order to prevent deviation during the cutting process, it is usually necessary to set bleeding lines for the graphic. The bleeding line is usually set to 3mm to ensure that the final product's aesthetics are not affected by deviations during the cutting process.

5、 Document output and printing requirements

File resolution: It is recommended to set the file resolution to 300dpi or higher to ensure printing quality. Low resolution can cause blurry images or unclear text.

Color mode: When using four-color printing, it is necessary to ensure that the file is in CMYK color mode. If RGB mode is used in the creative process, adjustments should be made according to the expected effect after converting to CMYK mode.

File format: If there are vector graphics in the work, it is recommended to export them to AI or PDF format to preserve the information of the vector graphics to the greatest extent possible.

Text conversion: Before sending the source file for printing, it is important to ensure that the text has been successfully converted (contour created) to avoid errors caused by font loss during the printing process.

6、 Other precautions

Content accuracy: Ensure the accuracy of the content on the sticker, including text, numbers, images, and other information. Avoid misspelling, garbled or unclear content.

Material selection: Choose appropriate materials based on the purpose and environment of the adhesive. For example, for stickers that require long-term exposure outdoors, materials with better weather resistance can be chosen.

Test printing: It is recommended to conduct test printing before finalizing the design. This can ensure that the printing effect meets expectations and avoid issues such as color deviation and blurry text. Meanwhile, the design can also be fine tuned based on the results of the test printing.

In summary, when designing A4 stickers, attention should be paid to size and margins, font and layout, color and image, die-cutting and bleeding lines, file output and printing requirements, and other related details. By paying attention to these details, high-quality and compliant adhesive labels can be produced.