Table Top Display Artwork & Design Guide: How to Prepare Print-Ready Files
Quick answer: Every product in our Table Top Displays range needs artwork supplied as a print-ready PDF, in CMYK colour, at 300dpi, with 3mm bleed on all edges. Artwork templates for every size are available to download on each product page.
The Core File Requirements
- Format: Print-ready PDF
- Colour mode: CMYK (not RGB — RGB files can shift colour when converted for print)
- Resolution: 300dpi at final size
- Bleed: 3mm on all edges, with trim marks
Templates for every size across the range — Strut Cards, Grip Talker Show Cards, Oak Wood Show Cards, the Mini Wooden Easel Display, the Desktop Roller Banner, Tent Cards and Table Talkers — are available to download from the Size Guide on each product page.
Product-Specific Artwork Notes
Strut Cards, Grip Talker Show Cards & Oak Wood Show Cards
These sit in or on a base, so keep essential text and logos clear of the very bottom edge of the panel where it meets the stand or groove. On Oak Wood Show Cards specifically, the groove is 2cm deep, so avoid placing critical content in that zone.
Mini Wooden Easel Display
Single-sided only — design for one face. As with the Oak Wood Show Card, keep key content clear of the bottom edge where the board sits in the easel.
Desktop Roller Banner
The bottom 30mm of both the A4 and A3 artwork is hidden by the roller banner base once assembled — keep logos, contact details or key messaging above this line.
Tent Cards
Supplied flat and folded into a two-sided A-frame. Artwork should be set up as two panels either side of the fold line shown on the template — avoid placing text directly across the crease.
Table Talkers
Fold into a three-sided triangle across three panels. Each face is designed and viewed independently, so repeat or vary your message across all three panels as needed, and keep text clear of the two fold lines shown on the template.
Common Artwork Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting RGB files instead of CMYK — colours can shift noticeably once converted for print.
- Missing the 3mm bleed — without it, trimming can cut into your design or leave a thin white edge.
- Placing key text too close to the edge — allow a safe margin of at least 3-5mm inside the trim edge.
- Ignoring fold lines on Tent Cards and Table Talkers — text or logos placed directly on a crease can be hard to read once assembled.
- Forgetting the base or groove on stand-mounted displays — content placed too low can be partially hidden once the panel is in place.
Don't Have Artwork Ready?
Our in-house graphic design team can create your artwork from scratch for any product in the Table Top Displays range. Simply contact us with your requirements and we'll come back with a quotation — design work is charged at £30-£35 per hour, with drafts supplied for your approval before anything goes to print.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file format do you need for table top display artwork?
A print-ready PDF at the correct finished size, with 3mm bleed on all edges and trim marks.
Do you accept RGB files?
We strongly recommend CMYK — RGB files can shift colour once converted for print, which may affect the final result.
Where can I download an artwork template?
Every product page has a Size Guide section with downloadable PDF templates for each available size.
Can you design my artwork for me?
Yes. Our in-house graphic design team can build your artwork from scratch, charged at £30-£35 per hour, with drafts supplied for approval before anything goes to print.
Why do Tent Cards and Table Talkers need special artwork setup?
Both fold into shape after printing, so the artwork template shows exactly where each panel and fold line falls — keeping text and logos clear of the creases ensures nothing important is lost or hard to read once assembled.
Ready to Order?
Browse the full Table Top Displays collection, see our Complete Buying Guide or full Comparison, or contact our Paisley studio if you have any questions about artwork before you order.