GQD Blog
Practical articles on design, dieline, artwork review, barcodes and packaging regulation for pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, cosmetics and food.
A dieline is the flat technical drawing of a package. It shows the cut and fold lines, the bleed and the safety areas, and serves as the basis for building the artwork before printing. Because a mistake at this stage tends to repeat across the whole print run, the dieline should be defined before the graphic design.
Read articleBefore releasing the artwork for printing, check the regulatory texts, the file version, the barcode, the bleed, the colors and the approvals. A structured checklist reduces reprints and delays, especially on packages with labeling requirements.
Read articleThe GS1 barcode identifies the product at retail and in tracking systems, based on a registered GTIN number. Before printing, check that the number matches the product, choose the symbol suited to the package size and ensure contrast, quiet zone and a tested reading.
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