Cedar Graphics was once again recognized by Printing Impressions Magazine and the 2014 Gold Ink Awards. Our winning entry in the the magazine inserts ...
Why use InDesign vs. Photoshop for Layout
Knowing which tool to use is crucial for new designers. Although Photoshop is a great tool, InDesign provides much better tools for multiple page layo...
August 2014 CG Calendar – Reticulating Varnish Video
For back to school, August features a cool reticulating gloss combined with a matte varnish for a vivid effect. Very similar to a strike through or sp...
Five Times Best Printer
We're pleased to announce that for the FIFTH time, Cedar Graphics has been voted the best printer in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Corridor by the re...
Cedar Graphics and The Brandt Company
Cedar Graphics acquiring certain assets of Quad Cities commercial printer Brandt Company. Offices will be maintained in both the Quad Cities and Peori...
Cross Data Marketing – Increasing Engagement and ROI with Data
Did you miss this quarter's Hiawatha Business Summit sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance? Hosted by Cedar Graphics, this quarter's f...
Special Printing Effects Tutorials
Cedar Graphics is well known for the unique special printing effects we do inline using our UV inks and presses. Here's a brief refresher via two YouT...
Creating Spot-PMS Colors in Photoshop and InDesign
If you are utilizing Adobe Photoshop for your print file creation, you know that creating spot or PMS colors can be tricky. In this video, Humza demon...
Soft Touch Printing Effect
Check out this unique and dramatic soft touch printing effect. This unique coating gives a velvet texture and matte appearance to your printing projec...
Strike Thru Matte Gloss Effect
Check out this combination of matte vanish and a spot gloss coating featured in the Cedar Graphics calendar for February. This is often called a strik...