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Content Strategist & Graphic Designer

Jeanne Le Roux

Jeanne is Printulu's Content Strategist and Graphic Designer. She creates clear, actionable printing guides that help South African businesses make smarter decisions about their marketing materials.

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Content StrategyGraphic DesignBusiness CardsFlyersBrochuresMarketing Materials

65 articles published

Design TipsFAQs

Our Game-Changing Design Process: And How To Use It

We’re a growing company, so we’re continuously trying to improve our system to accommodate our thousands of clients. This includes making sure that you have the best possible experience with us, regardless of how busy we get behind the scenes. We noticed that our design process, while getting the job done, left something to be

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FAQsPopular

Discover the 7 Business Card Finishing Options: Gloss Lamination, Matt Lamination, Soft touch and more.

Printulu offers a variety of options for business card finishes, including Soft Touch Lamination. This refinement options offers a protective finish with a matte effect and a soft, velvet-like texture. It is one of seven options available incluuding Gloss Lamination, Matt Lamination, Straight Cut, 2 Rounded Corners – Top Left, Bottom Right, 2 Rounded Corners

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How To'sMarketing Tips

Variable Data Printing: How To Personalise Your Print Marketing With Variable Printing

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, personalised marketing is more important than ever. With consumers constantly being bombarded with generic advertisements, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to capture their attention and stand out from the crowd. That’s where variable data printing (VDP) comes in – a revolutionary technique that allows businesses to create highly personalised marketing

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Design Tips

Pamphlets: Design To Make An Impression (How To Stay Memorable)

“Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at.” – Leo Burnett on advertising. When you choose an advertising strategy, this is some golden advice to follow. Most of us do, but choosing how you design your leaflets or pamphlets should be no different! Your brand is ever-evolving. Just think about how many different bottle designs

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Get To Know Us

Milestones: How Printulu Became a Successful Online Business

It all started at the OR Tambo international airport in 2016. Where Printulu founder Alexander Knieps was asked to make a decision to accept an investment of $1M within an hour or the offer would be pulled off the table. He went with his gut and rejected the offer. What this meant is that the company would start

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Design TipsHow To's

How To: Get the PERFECT Large Format Print (And See Results)

With large format printing, a small preventable mistake on the screen can result in a big mistake in reality. Knowing what to check and get right before you print your PVC Banner, Wall Banner, Wall Paper, Pull-Up Banners, X-Banners and Stickers, will help you prevent these mistakes. This post outlines exactly what you need to

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Design Tips

Top 8 Web Design Software of 2023: Design Like A Pro!

I don’t know about you, but for me dabbling in anything related to web design can be both extremely fun and extremely frustrating. To make sure you find yourself in a less frustrating situation the next time you decide to attempt designing a website, you need to make sure you have the right tools at your

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Marketing Tips

Large Format Printing for Big Thinkers: How to Make Large Format Work For You

You know the saying it’s not over ’till the fat lady sings. Large format is advertising’s, metaphorical fat lady. After trying more of your in-person advertising such as flyers, business cards, and folded leaflets, the logical next step is to go large. For most people, when you speak of outdoor large-format signage, picture a big billboard along

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FAQsGet To Know Us

Printing Proofs: What Are They? When Do I Use Them?

You are planning a business opening, you’re rebranding, launch of a new product/service, or an event to delight existing customers. This comes with allocating budgets, assigning roles, finalising venues and preparing materials. Some of those materials are your printed collateral: 5 000 Flyers here, 2 500 Business Cards there, 1 000 Brochures, 100 Posters, 4

6 min read
Design TipsPopular

7 Must-Follow Graphic Design Do's and Don'ts for Stellar Sticker Artwork

Stickers are an effective and fun way to promote your brand, showcase your creativity, and engage with your audience. Whether you’re designing stickers for personal or business use, it’s important to follow certain graphic design principles to ensure that your artwork stands out, communicates your message effectively and most importantly is print-ready. In this post,

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FAQsMarketing Tips

How to Save Money on Banners and Flags. (Which Banner Should I Buy?)

You may have seen our trusty pull-up banner in some of our videos, like the one below where Trudi, our graphic designer, explains our design process. Even if you haven’t seen it yet, you should note that we’ve added a huge amount of new banners and flags to our website. Yep – your options to

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Design Tips

Noteworthy Notepad Design: Line Thickness Matters!

When it comes to notepad design, line thickness is an important consideration. A line thickness of 0.2mm is a popular choice for many designers and for good reason. In this article, we will discuss the reasons why 0.2mm is a good choice for line thickness in notepad design, as well as some tips for using

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FAQsGet To Know Us

Online Print Ordering Simplified: Tips & Tricks

Online print ordering can come with a lot of questions, but we’re here to answer them for you. We’ve been in the business for 7 years and have amassed over 15,000 clients, so we’ve received a lot of questions. Our online ordering system is simple and user-friendly, but some people may still have trouble uploading

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FAQsGet To Know Us

The Best Printing Company & their Printing Machines

In today’s competitive business world, finding the right printing company can make all the difference when it comes to creating professional marketing materials and delivering a powerful message to your target audience. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this ultimate guide to

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Get To Know UsHow To's

How to Save Money on Printing? (Online Printer Shares Trade Secrets)

The quick answer for how to save money on printing is to understand what works for you. To achieve this you have to see your collateral through the eyes of the intended audience. This will determine how much you should be spending on print and where you can lower your costs. Essentially, the question you need to

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BookletsBrochures & Booklets

Are you a brochure designer? Avoid these boo-boos at all costs

It’s amazing how many errors can become glaringly obvious on a printed document, compared to just glancing over it when it’s up on the screen. Any brochure designer will agree, this is one of the biggest issues with brochure designs. But sadly there’s no ‘Undo’ button when your printed items get delivered. Proofing your InDesign

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Design TipsPopular

10 Graphic Designer Do's and Don'ts to Consider for your Next Print Run

Graphic design is a term that many people have trouble coming to terms with. What does it mean? Designers get asked questions such as “Design… like fashion?” and “It’s basically just art, right?” on an almost weekly basis. This is probably due to the assumption that you don’t really need a qualification to be a

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Marketing Materials

Menu Printing on a Budget: What You Never Considered!

A good restaurant owner understands that although your food may be so great that you could practically eat it with a plastic spoon in a dodgy plate and it would still be the best, that’s not the only factor to a successful business. In today’s world, time means money. We can guarantee you that no

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Design TipsHow To's

Black Ink Printing – How to Set it Up

Black ink printing has been a staple of the printing industry for centuries. Black ink is the most commonly used colour for printing, and it is used in various applications such as newspapers, books, magazines, and even art prints. In this article, we will discuss black ink for printing, its characteristics, and its uses. 100%

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How To'sMarketing Tips

Get the Most Out of Your Distributed Prints (Effective Tips Guaranteed to Work!)

You have done the difficult work of briefing and finalising a brilliant design and you are using the right printing partner to get your materials ready. However, the work is not yet done. You still have to get your materials into the right hands. Distribution is a time-consuming process if you want to get it right.

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FAQsGet To Know Us

Is Printulu Legit? (Revealed)

‘Fraudster’, ‘Scammer’, ‘Swindler’. Words any avid online shopper is far too familiar with and tries to avoid avidly. Well, perhaps not “swindler”, unless you’re up to date on 1700’s jargon. Especially with social distancing, even elder generations have become online shopping regulars. And people are becoming more and more sceptical. And for good reason, too.

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Design TipsFAQs

Is Your Typography Print Ready? Easy Ways To Make Sure Printing Text isn't a Hassle

Great marketing means reaching the right person, with the right message, in the right format. It sounds simple, but we know getting everything right is not that simple. Imagine having that perfect message you want to get across to your clients and are ready to send your marketing collateral to the printers. Now imagine something

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FAQs

10 Things You Have to Know Before Going to Print! (Everyone Forgets Number 4)

Going to print and ordering large quantities can be nerve-wracking, especially for the average Joe with no prior printing knowledge or experience. Whether you’re promoting your business, and products, or are simply printing items for a personal project, there are various points to consider. A lapse in checking your details, making sure you’ve selected the

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FAQsGet To Know Us

Delivery Options: Which is the Best Option for Me?

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is king. Whether it’s getting groceries, ordering takeout, or sending packages, people expect quick and efficient delivery services that fit into their busy schedules. With the rise of e-commerce and the ongoing pandemic, delivery services have become more important than ever before. As a result, businesses across industries are investing

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FAQsMarketing Tips

Banner: Is It Worth The Cost? (Good Or Catastrophic For Your Business?)

Banners can be an effective marketing tool for businesses, but whether they are worth the cost and whether they will have a positive or negative impact on your business depends on a variety of factors. Here are some things to consider when ordering a banner: Target audience: Banners are most effective when they are seen

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Get To Know Us

The Printulu Team: Meet The Team Behind Your Online Printing Services

Printulu is an online printing services company, meaning it’s unlikely that you will meet us in person. Get ready for the Printulu Experience! Say goodbye to long lines and traffic jams for your printing needs. Meet the mastermind behind it all, Alexander Knieps, the founder of Printulu – the online printing services company revolutionizing the game. You

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Calendar ProductsMarketing Tips

9 Corporate Promotional Gifts That Will Keep You Top of Mind All Year

Your corporate stationery list includes every promotional item (especially made of paper) that your company uses. That means letterheads, envelopes, invoices, stickers, business cards, and so on. But this list also includes USBs, Diaries, Pens, Mousepads, and more.  It’s all in the spirit of giving. The secret is in giving.  Do you remember your Aunt

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Latest Printing News

Revolutionizing Printing: The Eco-Friendly Benefits of Print on Demand Services

Print on demand has revolutionized printing with small-scale, on-demand production, reducing waste and costs. However, it’s important to consider the environmental impact of these services and how they contribute to sustainability efforts. Reduced Waste One of the main benefits of print-on-demand services is reducing waste. Traditional printing methods often lead to surplus inventory and waste

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Get To Know UsHow To's

Online Printing Processes: The What, Why and How of Online Printing (Printulu Tells All)

Online printing has its unique processes and it is important that you familiarise yourself with the concept before you dive into the untested waters. It’s not always easy to switch to purchasing online, especially if you are not internet savvy.  It can be daunting to leave your comfort zone. Hence, we are giving you all

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Marketing Tips

8 Benefits of Using An Online Printer That Will Boost Your Omnichannel Marketing

In today’s fast-paced world, every business owner and professional seeks to get more things done in a shorter time. We are all living a busier life. Good thing the retail industry has been revolutionizing ways to provide more convenience to consumers and providers through online shopping and ecommerce marketing. Its growing popularity is shifting our

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Design Tips

The Best Brand Colour Palettes to Increase Engagement

Is the colour scheme you’ve chosen for your brand triggering a desired response? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of potential brand colour palettes. Everyone has favourite colours they tend to gravitate toward when it comes to their work or otherwise. But a skilled designer understands the importance of evaluating a colour scheme

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Marketing Tips

17 Printing Products That Will Help You Increase Sales Immediately!

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, standing out from the crowd and capturing the attention of potential customers is essential for the success of any business. While there are many marketing strategies that can be employed to achieve this goal, printing products continue to be a powerful and effective way to get your message in

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FAQsHow To's

Printing Companies in South Africa: Lead Times and how to speed up the process.

The Holiday Period is a busy time for all of us, with Christmas looming and the shopping list growing. For businesses, this period also means a well-earned break for employees. Unfortunately, this break can put a strain on employees to stay on deadline and target when it comes to printing and marketing production. Printing companies

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Marketing Tips

Event Branding: 3 Branding Materials and Tips You Don’t Want to Forget!

Just in time for event season, we help you master event branding for maximum profits and rewards! Banners are a great beginning, but branded take-homes and invitations create an image meant to last. Your event is done. The pack-up has been completed, and your consumers are driving home. What is it they’re taking with them?

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Marketing Tips

Marketing for Events: How To And Why Explained

I spent one incredibly busy holiday working as an event planner. And over and over, my boss hammered in the phrase: “Planning is good, promising is better.” I lived in fear of that phrase, but she was right. My boss knew that the secret to a good event was marketing, promising, and operating.  Any event, from the

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Get To Know UsLatest Printing News

How Does Printulu Create The Most Wanted Printing Jobs In Johannesburg?

It’s easy to forget that Printulu is an organisation run by people for inline printing orders. Especially when your order is just a few clicks away and the only human contact you ever really need to have is saying hi to the guy that is delivering your package. But of course, Printulu is all about people.

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Design TipsHow To's

Brochures – The Ultimate Guide

Creating print-ready brochures is super easy, here is a quick video that takes you through designing brochures step-by-step. Here are the things you need to look out for: Size: The size of your ordered product is the size of your end product, the artwork size should be exactly the same Image Quality: Images must be

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Marketing Tips

Omnichannel Marketing: Flyers to Your Website (Episode 1: How To)

Omnichannel marketing sounds easy in theory. All you have to do is ensure each promotional message your audience sees takes them down a sequence of small goals that lead them to the ultimate goal of being an advocate of your brand. However, products are different, services are different, people’s behaviour varies and different channels and

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Design TipsPopular

10 Commandments of Printing

The 10 commandments of printing include a combination of fundamental design elements and production requirements. These encompass some of the basic features required to successfully produce printed products. Thou shalt not stretch  Stretching your artwork is just lazy…There I said it! There are so many alternatives to overcome slight sizing issues. If you have the

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Flyers, Forms & Folders – What paper to use for the top 5 F’s?

Revolutionising the print industry is a highly rewarding adventure! Now you can order your business flyers while you are on your couch watching the latest re-run of 7de laan. But having the access to this power at the tip of your fingertips doesn’t mean you have the knowledge of which material is best for your

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Brochures & BookletsHow To's

How To: Make Your Marketing Brochures Achieve Maximum ROI!

They’re a bright gloss, or a sleek matt, collection of colourful pages that display beautiful images of your products and services to inspire action from your reader. Well, when done right. When done wrong they’re just another piece of marketing to throw away. Please, don’t let your marketing brochures get thrown away. A discarded brochure hurts

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Get To Know Us

Why Placing an Order With Printulu is a BAD Idea! (Revealed)

You are probably on the fence about placing an order with us, asking yourself if using Printulu will be worth it… Well, you might be in for a bumpy ride. We think all informed decisions come with knowing all the facts. This might be deemed an unorthodox way of selling services, but we woke up feeling

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How To's

How To Apply Your Printed Custom Vinyl Stickers In 4 Easy Steps

How to apply vinyl stickers in 4 steps: Step 1: Clean the surface with a light solution of sunlight & water. Step 2: Apply your stickers when temperatures are moderate (18 – 25 degrees) Step 3: Use masking tape to keep your vinyl in place. Step 4: Use the wet method for big block vinyls.

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Design Tips

The Ultimate Breakdown Of Document File Types: Raster VS Vector?

Have you ever had the frustrating experience of having a designer ask you to “supply your company logo in a vector file”? Maybe they needed a .PNG file. But not an ordinary one – a high resolution, transparent background .PNG file.  Otherwise they simply could not start on the work you’ve already paid for? You’re

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How To's

How to make your company culture POP without spending thousands on display (see results in 2 weeks).

A recent study on The Culture Economy asked 500 SME senior decision-makers if they believed workplace culture impacts positively on company performance. Of the 500 participants, 72 percent believed company culture does have a positive impact on business performance. This figure only increases as companies grow. This makes sense because most small businesses put most of their

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FAQs

Signage: What materials are they made of, and which should I choose?

When choosing a sign, we talk a lot about graphic design and artwork choices. These are essential for customer impact and leaving a decent, lasting impression. But just as necessary are the materials used in making signs. Will it be sturdy enough for rough weather? Is it cost-effective? How heavy is it? And can I

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Design TipsFlyers

Is Your Flyer Design Breaking The Law? (Where To Get Free Elements Online For Your Printing)

If you are a business owner, the chances are that you’ve had to deal with trademarking at some point. Most people are vaguely aware of Intellectual Property Rights, Copyright Law and Trademarking (is Taylor Swift filing ANOTHER copyright lawsuit?). But the fact that these laws extend into the basic flyer design of their product, for

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Design TipsFAQs

Disappointed With Your Prints? It Could Be Your Fault! (Shocking)

There is nothing more frustrating than waiting patiently for your order, and then upon receiving your package discovering that the print came out wrong. We at Printulu want you to get what you expected every time you order with us. Take Jimmy above for instance. Jimmy printed his first 500 flyers with LOL-printers but he

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