Putting your logo on a can: preparing print data correctly
Which files we need so your can goes to press without a correction loop.
Published: 2026-08-08 · Reading time: 5 min
Logo & can design
A can is a curved surface – a logo behaves differently there than on a flyer. These articles explain print data, colour spaces and layout rules in plain language.
CMYK instead of RGB: why your logo looks different on the can
The most common reason for disappointment at the first sample – and how to avoid it.
Published: 2026-08-11 · Reading time: 4 min
360-degree can design: layout rules that actually work
How to design a curved surface without losing the message.
Published: 2026-08-12 · Reading time: 5 min
The 8 most common design mistakes on printed beverage cans
A checklist for the final review before print approval.
Published: 2026-08-13 · Reading time: 5 min
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