Whether your customer is looking for a way to reach out to a high-end clientele or simply loves the finer things in life, luxurious print is an appealing way to make their print stand out. And every luxury print option has a personality. From classic print options to something brand new, the print you and your customers use can say a lot about you. So, which luxury print option fits your personality?

1) How would you define luxury print?
A) High-quality materials
B) Elegance
C) Subtlety
D) Standing out from the crowd
E) Classic details that stand the test of time

2) What does your workspace look like?
A) I invest in a sturdy desk and a computer that will last me a long time
B) I have a few pieces of décor that add style
C) I like to keep things clean, so it’s normally pretty minimalist at my desk
D) It changes with the season—I love changing things up
E) I’ve got an antique desk and a few favorite photographs

3) You’ve got an evening to yourself—what would you like to do?
A) A nice dinner is always a favorite
B) Sometimes I enjoy heading out for a drink, but I can be just as happy to stay in and watch the latest movie
C) I keep things quiet
D) Concerts are always entertaining
E) I love a good book

4) What makes you stand out the most?
A) I’ve got a strong presence
B) I am great at showing people what their skills are
C) I’ve got a quiet presence, but I make an impact when I need to
D) I energize people
E) I’m well established, and people recognize me

5) What’s the last thing you wrote by hand?
A) A check
B) A letter to a friend
C) A note to yourself
D) A birthday card
E) A thank you note

ANSWERS
Mostly A’s: You’re extra thick stock. You stand out immediately, but you’re just as practical as you are a presence in every room you enter.

Mostly B’s: You’re foil. You’re as versatile as you are stylish. Colored foils add a touch of fun, while silver and gold keep things classic and elegant—just like you are flexible and love a bit of shine.

Mostly C’s: You’re embossing. You’re subtle, but you’re also definitely stylish. You might not have all the frills of another print option, but you’re classic and dependable.

Mostly D’s: You’re glitter stock. New, exciting, and glitzy, you’ve got a lot of personality and are sure to make a splash.

Mostly E’s: You’re engraving. You don’t mind being a touch old fashioned because some of the best things are tried-and-true.

So, which luxury print option are you? We’d love to hear about it in the comments below.

Whether your customers use them for “thank you” notes or holiday greetings, they’re probably familiar with their announcement options. However, the announcement can be a canvas for much more! With a wide variety of stocks and print processes available, announcements are an excellent opportunity for creativity. Here are our five picks for creative uses for announcements.

1. Recipe Cards
Whether your customer wants to inform consumers about what they can do with a new product or wants an informational piece for outreach programs, flat announcements make great recipe cards. Print one side with the recipe title and a photograph of the finished recipe for a mouthwatering option or use spot color to create a minimalist and readable design.

2. Information Cards
Does your customer want to inform the public? Announcements are a great option for botanical gardens or zoos that want visitors to take home more information about the things that they have seen. They can be used to highlight individual products at home shows.

3. Mini Menu
Whether your customer wants to create a small menu for a catered event or wants to highlight seasonal options, announcements are the perfect size for small size menus. Full color print allows them to be printed to match event décor or restaurant branding with ease. As an added bonus, announcements are just the right size to set on a plate as an addition to a well-coordinated place setting.

Speaking of menus…

4. Menu Signs
Announcements can be used to create simple table tents for labeling menu items. This makes them a great option for customers looking to name menu items at a catered buffet because they can be mixed and matched or to label products in a bakery display case. They can easily be changed out for seasonal offerings whenever your customer changes their menu—all at an affordable price point.

5. Special Touches for Events
Announcements might be primarily associated with the invitation to an announcement, but announcements can also be a great addition to the event itself. Is your customer planning an event with reserved seating? An announcement printed with the word “Reserved” can be set on chairs or at tables to mark that place. Are they hosting a corporate event? Announcements printed with uncoated stock are a great option for bingo cards or other games.

How do your customers use announcements? How do they get creative with their print order? We’d love to hear more about the creative uses you’ve seen for announcements in the comments below.

Whether your customer is gearing up for a big holiday season or is preparing to simply get through that busy time and start strong in the New Year, considering creative print should be on their schedule! Trading cards might seem like a simple print piece, but they’re a great canvas for creative print, and that creativity can cut through the clutter of the busy holiday season. Here are our five top choices for using trading cards during the holidays.

1. Previews of New Products
Does your customer have new products coming in the New Year? Trading cards are a fun way to preview those products and cut through the increase in marketing during the holiday season. Include a photograph of the product and the high-level details about that product to provide a preview that packs a punch.

2. Something Different From the North Pole
Is your customer hosting a “meet Santa” event at their retail location? Consider trading cards as a fun giveaway item for kids. This is an especially good fit for stores that specialize in sports and games, but it could be a fun addition to any retail location.

For an added bit of fun, Santa can “autograph” these trading cards for the kids.

3. Fundraisers
If your customer is looking for a lightweight piece to sell for their holiday fundraisers or a fun “thank you” piece to send to donors after a successful holiday fundraiser, trading cards can be a great fit. Instead of player statistics, trading cards can also be created to highlight different aspects of a nonprofit’s mission, different nonprofit employees, and more. They could also be printed with the statistics of a nonprofit’s 2019 activities, the results of holiday fundraisers, and more.

4. Checklists
Whether creating blank wish list cards or highlighting the favorite new products that could make great holiday gifts, a trading card makes an excellent canvas for a pocket-sized checklist. Use one side of the card to highlight what store provided the checklist and the other to create the checklist itself.

5. Creative Event Tickets
Printed with artwork that matches your customer’s event décor or their branding, trading cards could be a fun, creative ticket option for their holiday event. For company events, they should consider including an employee photo for the front.

And, of course, your customers can create much more with trading cards. These small print pieces are an excellent canvas for creative employee profiles small informational pieces, and more!

Do your customers order trading cards? If they do, do they keep things traditional or get creative? We’d love to see you join the conversation in the comments below.

Are your customers looking for a print piece that is as fun as it is practical? Are you looking for more options for your print order that are just a click away?

Playing cards are available for order on Navitor.com!

If you haven’t given these personalized print pieces a closer look, it’s a great time to talk to your customers about the possibilities of playing cards. With pre-designed faces and full color backs that can be personalized with your customer’s chosen image, playing cards have plenty of personalization potential alongside easy-to-read card faces. And, with a bit of creativity, your customer can use these print pieces to give their marketing a boost! Here are four options.

1. Fundraisers
   Personalized with your customer’s logo, a full color photograph, or even a “thank you” message for donors, playing cards make excellent gifts for donors to nonprofits. They can also be a great item to sell! Even better, these cards will keep the nonprofit’s branding in the public eye with every game, whether that game is solitaire or a round of poker.
2. Promotional Gifts
   If your customer is looking for a way to impress their top customers or for a gift when someone visits their facilities, playing cards are an option that will be used time and again. They can be printed with a branded image like your customer’s logo, a photograph of employees, a “thank you” message from your customer, or even the name of the recipient!
3. Party Favors
   Playing cards are a promotional gift that has almost universal appeal. Not only are there a wide variety of different games that can be played with playing cards, but many people collect decks of playing cards as well! They are an especially good fit for gaming events like a poker night, but they can also stand out as a favor for your customer’s upcoming holiday events.
4. Add an Element of Fun to Classrooms
   Whether they are used to illustrate numbers, organize classroom games, randomly select students, or provide kids with an activity for when their homework is done, playing cards can be an excellent addition to classrooms. And because they can be personalized easily and in low quantities, the back of these cards can be marked with any information your customer wants—the name of a teacher to ensure that they are returned, the school’s mascot to encourage a bit of extra school spirit, or the school’s name so that the same design can be used for gifts and classroom use.

Do your customers order personalized playing cards? How do they use them in their business? We’d love to see you join the conversation in the comments below?