Create a Print-Ready Label Design with Die Cut Line & Bleeding Section in Illustrator

Create a Print-Ready Label Design with Die Cut Line & Bleeding Section in Illustrator

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Page Setup
3. Adding Bleeding Section
4. Adding Safe Zone
5. Creating Front Panel
6. Adding Panels and Text
7. Designing Fluid Outline Shapes
8. Creating Circles and Icons
9. Adding Social Media Details
10. Embedding Logos and Barcode
11. Exporting and Mockup

🎨 Creating a Print Ready Level Design in Adobe Illustrator

Welcome to Graphic Island! In today's video, we will learn how to create a print-ready level design using Adobe Illustrator. This Tutorial will guide you through the process step-by-step, from page setup to exporting and applying mockups. So, let's dive right in!

1. Introduction

Before we begin, we would like to thank our sponsor, Better Element, for supporting this video. We would also like to express our gratitude to all our subscribers for their continuous support.

2. Page Setup

The first step in creating a print-ready design is to set up the page correctly. In Adobe Illustrator, go to File and select Page Setup. Change the default width to 2 inches and the Height to 16.15 inches. Under the advanced options, choose CMYK as the printing color. For Raster effects, select 300 PPI. Click on Create, and you're all set!

3. Adding Bleeding Section

To add a bleeding section to our design, use the Rectangle Tool. Draw a rectangle around the design, making sure to extend it by 0.5 inches on all sides beyond the die-cut line. Align the rectangle horizontally and vertically in the center of the artboard. Remove the outline stroke of the rectangle to make it seamless.

4. Adding Safe Zone

Next, let's create a safe zone for our design. Again, using the Rectangle Tool, draw a rectangle based on the resolution of the die-cut line (16.15 inches) and subtract 0.35 inches from all sides. Align the rectangle in the center and remove the fill color. Choose an outline color for the safe zone. Hide it for now, as we will use it later.

5. Creating Front Panel

Now it's time to design the front panel of our print-ready design. Use the Rectangle Tool and set the resolution to 6.8 inches in width and 4.25 inches in height. Align the rectangle horizontally and vertically in the center of the artboard. Move it slightly towards the left using the arrow key on your keyboard.

6. Adding Panels and Text

Create additional panels using the Rectangle Tool to separate the left panel, front panel, and right panel. Use the Pen Tool to draw panel lines. Make sure to ungroup the safe zone and bring it to the front.

Add text using the Text Tool and input the details about the product. Choose an appropriate Font and make the text bold and italic where needed. Adjust the spacing between the text to make it visually appealing.

7. Designing Fluid Outline Shapes

To give our design a modern touch, let's incorporate fluid outline shapes. Use the Rectangle Tool to draw shapes and modify them using the Add Anchor Point Tool and Direct Selection Tool. Add text and details to the shapes. Use the Pen Tool to create tick marks. Remove the fill color and make them outline only.

8. Creating Circles and Icons

Add circles to enhance the overall design. Change their color and distribute them evenly around the artboard. Download vegetable icons from Better Element and place them over the circles. Write social media details and incorporate Instagram icons as well.

9. Adding Social Media Details

Download logos related to organic products from Better Element. Place them in our design and adjust the text accordingly. Use the color selection tool to choose the best color scheme. Incorporate license details for the logos.

10. Embedding Logos and Barcode

Download a barcode from Better Element and add it to our design. Include the necessary details and symbols. Bring all the elements together and make sure everything is visually appealing.

11. Exporting and Mockup

Finally, it's time to export our print-ready design. Go to File, select Export, and choose the Save for Web option. Save the design as a JPEG file with an appropriate name.

For a professional touch, download mockups from Better Element. Apply the mockups in Adobe Photoshop by dragging our design onto the smart object. Adjust the design according to the front panel and right panel.

And there you have it! A stunning print-ready level design created using Adobe Illustrator. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful. Remember, you can find all the necessary resources, including designs, logos, and mockups, on the Better Element website. Don't forget to check the links in the description and comment section.

Thank you for watching and best of luck with all your Graphic Design endeavors! See you in the next video. Have a great day! 😉

Pros:

• Detailed step-by-step instructions for creating a print-ready design
• Clear explanation of tools and techniques in Adobe Illustrator
• Inclusion of mockup application to Visualize the final design
• Incorporation of modern design elements like fluid outline shapes and icons
• Use of diverse visual elements to enhance the design

Cons:

• Lack of alternative software options for those without access to Adobe Illustrator
• No mention of potential challenges or troubleshooting tips during the design process