{"id":26869,"date":"2026-04-15T10:28:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tentest.ee\/kuidas-kujundada-9\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T06:43:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T06:43:37","slug":"how-to-design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tentest.ee\/en\/how-to-design\/","title":{"rendered":"How to design a promotional flag? Design guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"toc reveal\">\n<div class=\"container container--narrow\">\n<div class=\"toc-title\">Table of contents<\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-list\">\n<div class=\"toc-num\">1<\/div>\n<p>File formats and resolution<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-num\">2<\/div>\n<p>Colours and contrast<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-num\">3<\/div>\n<p>Text and logo layout<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-num\">4<\/div>\n<p>Printing one step at a time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<section id=\"s1\" class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"container container--narrow\">\n<div class=\"sec-tag reveal\">Samm 1<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"reveal\">In which format to submit the print file?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gs-lead reveal\">Print quality depends directly on file resolution and format. The vector format (AI, EPS, PDF) will always give the best result &#8211; the design remains sharp regardless of the size of the flag. <\/p>\n<table class=\"fmt-table reveal\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Formats<\/th>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>Suitability for printing<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>.AI \/ .EPS<\/td>\n<td>Vector<\/td>\n<td class=\"fmt-good\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 Best<\/td>\n<td>Scalable without quality loss.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>.PDF (with vector)<\/td>\n<td>Vector<\/td>\n<td class=\"fmt-good\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 Best<\/td>\n<td>Export from Illustrator &#8220;Save as PDF&#8221;.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>.TIFF \/ .PSD<\/td>\n<td>Raster<\/td>\n<td class=\"fmt-ok\">\u2605\u2605\u2605 Good<\/td>\n<td>At least 300 DPI and 1:1 aspect ratio.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>.PNG<\/td>\n<td>Grid<\/td>\n<td class=\"fmt-ok\">\u2605\u2605\u2605 Satisfactory<\/td>\n<td>At least 300 DPI, convert to CMYK.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>.JPG<\/td>\n<td>Grid<\/td>\n<td class=\"fmt-bad\">\u2605 Weak<\/td>\n<td>Not suitable for printing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"callout callout-warn reveal\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<h4>Common mistake<\/h4>\n<p>A small logo (72 DPI) copied from a website is not suitable for printing. Always ask for the original file in vector format. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s2\" class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"container container--narrow\">\n<div class=\"sec-tag reveal\">Samm 2<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"reveal\">Colour choice and contrast &#8211; how to ensure legibility?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gs-lead reveal\">The banner must be readable from a distance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dodont reveal\">\n<div class=\"do-col\">\n<div class=\"do-header\">\u2713 Do both<\/div>\n<div class=\"do-list\">\n<div class=\"do-item\">Use a maximum of 2-3 colours<\/div>\n<div class=\"do-item\">High contrast: light\/dark<\/div>\n<div class=\"do-item\">Use the main brand colour<\/div>\n<div class=\"do-item\">CMYK colour space in the print file<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dont-col\">\n<div class=\"dont-header\">\u2715 Don&#8217;t do this<\/div>\n<div class=\"dont-list\">\n<div class=\"dont-item\">Too many colours<\/div>\n<div class=\"dont-item\">Low contrast<\/div>\n<div class=\"dont-item\">RGB in print file<\/div>\n<div class=\"dont-item\">Neon colours as a primary colour<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pro-tip reveal\">\n<h4>Designer recommendation<\/h4>\n<p>If your brand colours are light, add a strong darker background. This way, the flag will remain legible in bright outdoor light. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s3\" class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"container container--narrow\">\n<div class=\"sec-tag reveal\">Samm 3<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"reveal\">Placement of text and logo on the flag<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gs-lead reveal\">The flag flies in the wind, so the message must be simple and visible at first glance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-grid reveal\">\n<div class=\"tip-card\">\n<h4>Less text = better<\/h4>\n<p>Maximum 3-5 words. Logo + one sentence works best. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tip-card\">\n<h4>Logo on top<\/h4>\n<p>Place the main message in the top third, it is the most visible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tip-card\">\n<h4>Large font<\/h4>\n<p>Use a bold font. Thin letters disappear when viewed from a distance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tip-card\">\n<h4>Leave the edge area free<\/h4>\n<p>Leave a 3-5 cm margin at the edges to prevent important information from getting into the cutting or sewing margin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout callout-info reveal\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<h4>Double-sided printing<\/h4>\n<p>For double-sided printing, the design must work from both directions. Make separate files if necessary. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"s4\" class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"container container--narrow\">\n<div class=\"sec-tag reveal\">Samm 4<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"reveal\">Printing one step at a time<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gs-lead reveal\">Follow these steps to ensure that the file goes to print without delays and quality loss.<\/p>\n<div class=\"steps reveal\">\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<h3>1:1 story design<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid enlarging files before printing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<h3>Convert colours to CMYK<\/h3>\n<p>RGB is for display, CMYK for printing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<h3>Convert funds to contour<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid fund problems at the printer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<h3>Lisa bleed<\/h3>\n<p>Leave a 3-5 cm margin at the edges for cutting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-num\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<h3>Send the file to us<\/h3>\n<p>Send the file with the size, shape and quantity to info@tentest.ee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout callout-tip reveal\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<h4>No designer?<\/h4>\n<p>Our designer will create the design for you. 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