Blue Dog Graphics Logo Guidelines

Submitting Your Logo

Submit your artwork using these options

  1. Submit your camera ready artwork via email. Make sure to read our guidelines before submitting your files.
  2. Let us create a FREE imprint for your order. For this option click here.
  3. Request art services. For this option email us a description of what your needs are, along with an event date (if applicable) and a phone and email where you would like to be reached.

Read more about each option below:

1. Submit Existing Artwork Files:

  • Once the files are camera ready, send them using this link once you have submitted your order. Include your name, company name and order number with the artwork upload and include it in any additional email correspondence. Artwork collateral, CDs, disks and other materials submitted will not be returned. Please do not send originals. For file uploads larger than 5 MB, compress or zip them to assure transmittal.
  • If it is determined that submitted artwork is not camera ready (see Camera Ready Guidelines below), we will send the buyer a quote from the factory outlining any additional charges for approval.

Camera Ready Guidelines:

Formats that are NOT camera ready:

  • MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • PDF, HTML or Web Pages

Camera Ready Art Prep

Camera ready artwork provides the best quality for your imprint. If you would like to prepare files yourself or you have graphic design capabilities please follow these guidelines:

  • Camera ready files are print resolution (300 dpi) images and are required to provide a good imprint. The preferred images are those that are made from vector files and stored as geometric information that can be scaled easily without producing the stair step edges you find in pixel based (raster) images. They adapt to the resolution of any output device and are generally produced by programs like Adobe Illustrator, Freehand and Corel Draw.
  • Prepare vector art files in Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw in Encapsulated Post Script (EPS) format saved at a resolution of at least 300 dpi.
  • All type must be converted to outlines or curves. If changes to the text must be made, the original font files should be supplied.
  • If your image only exists as a pixel based image, such as PhotoShop, the image must be sized to fit the final imprint size required. Make sure the file can fit the imprint area without distortion. Maxiumum imprint area and sizing is usually found in the detailed description of each item. If none is found, size to no larger than 10" x 10" with the following guidelines:
    • Front Center, Size: 10" w x 10" h, Lines: 6
    • Left Chest, Size: 3-1/2" w x 3-1/2" h, Lines: 5
    • Front Center, Size: 10" w x 10" h, Lines: 6
Artwork Verification: We will print a copy of the artwork file provided and fax it with your order to provide the supplier with information on how you want your imprint to be arranged. Be sure to review your files before sending them to make sure that what we receive matches your desired imprint. If you have any special requirements be sure to let us know. If proofs are wanted, please request them when the order is placed. *Product proofs can be supplied for the cost of the item, but please allow additional time for this proofing process.