Covers, whether ring binders or glued or stitched soft or hard covers, add to the finished costs of a print project. If the finished project doesn't require the protection of a cover, it's one area where you can save money for yourself or your client.
- Consider standard or plain ring binders or plastic covers over custom-printed cover designs.
- Soft covers are generally less expensive than various hard covers.
- Instead of printing a separate cover with a different paper (requires a separate print run), use the same paper and print the cover along with the rest of the report or booklet. You could make it stand out by using a large (color or black and white) image on the front.
More ways to Design With Printing in Mind that can save time and money.