How to Use Our Online Design Tool (and Get the Best Results) 

Designing your own printed products doesn’t need to feel technical or intimidating. Our online design tool is built to make creativity easy, intuitive, and surprisingly enjoyable. Branded print can be created with ease.  Let’s take a tour of the workspace and share a few tips to help you get the most from it. 

If you prefer a step-by-step, read on… 

Before you start designing, ensure you are signed in to your account. If you are not signed in, you may encounter issues with uploading the artwork for your order.  

Step Inside the Online Designer Workspace 

When you open the online designer, you’ll land in a clean, organised workspace designed to keep your focus on the creative bit. 

The Canvas 

The canvas is your main stage. This is where each page of your design lives, displayed clearly with a small preview window so you can keep an eye on your progress. 

The Tools Panel 

Sitting neatly on the left-hand side, the tools panel is your creative control centre. From here, you can: 

• Upload images directly from your device 

• Add and edit text boxes 

• Change fonts, colours, and text alignment 

• Insert shapes or background colours 

• Layer elements by sending items forward or backward 

• Choose from an image library already licensed for your use. 

Everything is designed to be drag-and-drop simple, so you can experiment freely without worrying about getting stuck. 

The Preview 

On the right, you’ll see a flat lay preview of your design. This gives you a clear sense of how each page will look when printed, helping you spot spacing issues, alignment tweaks, or opportunities to refine your layout before you hit checkout. 

Upload Your Images with Confidence 

Adding your visuals is quick and straightforward. You can drag and drop files straight into the designer or browse your device to upload: 

• Photos 

• Logos 

• Artwork 

• Background textures 

• QR code generator 

• AI image glallery 

Once uploaded, just drag your images onto the canvas. From there, you can crop, resize, rotate, and even adjust brightness or contrast using the tools panel. 

Top tip: For the sharpest, most professional print finish, always use high-resolution images at 300dpi. Your future self (and your customers) will thank you. 

Add Text That Brings It All Together 

Text is where your design finds its voice. Whether you’re adding: 

• Important dates and times 

• Branding or logos 

• Contact details and website addresses 

• Strong calls to action 

• Built-in upscale tool to correct image resolution 

Simply insert a text box and style it using the font controls. You can experiment with colour, size, and alignment until everything feels balanced. 

For a clean, professional result, less is often more. Clear, legible fonts tend to print beautifully and keep your design feeling polished rather than cluttered. 

Stay Inside the Safe Zones 

One of the most important rules of great print design is to keep all important information well away from the edges. 

Safe Margins 

To avoid anything important being trimmed or obscured, keep key content at least 10–15mm away from the edges of your design. This includes text, logos, and faces in photos. 

The good news? The online designer shows visual guides to help you stay within these safe zones, so you can position everything with confidence and avoid any surprises when your order arrives. 

Design Freely, Print Confidently 

Our online design tool is built to support creativity without complexity. Take your time, play with layouts, and trust the guides along the way. With high-quality images, thoughtful typography, and safe spacing, you’ll be well on your way to creating something that looks just as good in print as it does on screen whether on desktop or mobile. 

If you ever need inspiration, remember: great design isn’t about perfection. It’s about clarity, intention, and making something you’re proud to put your name on. 

Save & Continue 

If you run out of time, you can easily save your progress, download a pdf and simply reupload it to continue when you are ready.