5 Sticker Design Mistakes to Avoid

Stickers look simple, but a few common mistakes lead to disappointing prints. Avoid these five.

1. Forgetting the bleed

Always extend your background 3mm past the cut line. Without bleed, you'll get thin white slivers along the edges.

2. Text too close to the edge

Keep important text inside the safe zone — at least 3mm from the cut. Die-cutting has a small tolerance.

3. Low-resolution artwork

Upload artwork at 300 DPI at final size. A logo that looks crisp on screen can pixelate when printed.

4. Ignoring the cut shape

Die-cut, kiss-cut, and circle cuts each frame your design differently. Design with the final shape in mind.

5. Skipping a proof

Always review the digital proof. It's the cheapest insurance against a costly reprint.

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