Creating Artwork

UniPrint also works with external preferred design agencies which can be found on our Communications and Marketing page.

Files should be set in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) for both offset and digital print. CMYK is also known as four colour process.

The University of South Australia’s corporate colour is UniSA Blue. In addition to its use as the logo colour, UniSA Blue should always be the dominant colour on brochure covers, posters, banners, colour advertisements and any other promotional activity.

Care must be taken to use the correct colour space for the application, always use the colour breakdowns specified here. When colours are translated from one space to another, or are reproduced by different applications, the final result can vary. Where possible, ask for a proof or sample to ensure a good match with existing materials.

For one colour (black) printing the logo may be reproduced in black.

Care must be taken to use the correct colour space specifications for the application. When colours are translated from one space to another, or are reproduced by different applications, the final result can vary. Where possible, ask for a proof or sample to ensure a good match with existing materials.

Select Crop Marks and Page Information and set the Offset at 3mm

If you have set up your In-Design Document with a “Slug Area” of 5mm, this will allow for your Trim Marks to appear. Ensure you check the “Include Slug Area”

If you don't have a "Slug Area" in your document set up you will need to allow for trim marks by setting your bleed to 8mm in from all sides. (This allows 3mm of bleed, plus trim)

To ensure clarity of image resolution,  set at 300pdi