{"id":4809,"date":"2024-10-14T11:41:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T00:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarprints.com.au\/blog\/?p=4809"},"modified":"2025-01-23T10:36:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T23:36:35","slug":"avoiding-tiny-hard-to-read-text-on-your-stickers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/avoiding-tiny-hard-to-read-text-on-your-stickers\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding Tiny, Hard-to-Read Text on Your Stickers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarprints.com.au\/holographic-die-cut-sticker.html\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"307\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4881 csco-lazyload\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarprints.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BSP-Custom-Holographic-2024-Desktop-Home-1024x307.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BSP-Custom-Holographic-2024-Desktop-Home-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BSP-Custom-Holographic-2024-Desktop-Home-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BSP-Custom-Holographic-2024-Desktop-Home-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BSP-Custom-Holographic-2024-Desktop-Home-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BSP-Custom-Holographic-2024-Desktop-Home-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BSP-Custom-Holographic-2024-Desktop-Home-1336x400.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BSP-Custom-Holographic-2024-Desktop-Home-80x24.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common mistakes we see from people new to designing stickers is trying to fit way too many details into a tiny space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it might seem like a good idea to pack everything in, it often leads to text that\u2019s hard\u2014or even impossible\u2014to read once it\u2019s printed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Keep It Simple for Smaller Stickers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When working with smaller stickers, it\u2019s best to <strong>minimize the amount of text<\/strong> you include.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The smaller the sticker, the less room you have for text, so focus on what\u2019s most important.&nbsp;For our <strong>smallest-sized stickers<\/strong>, your best bet is to stick with just your logo. Trying to cram in extra details will only make your design look cluttered and hard to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"495\"  height=\"133\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4898 csco-lazyload\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarprints.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-01.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-01.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-01-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-01-80x21.jpg 80w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>medium-sized stickers<\/strong>, you can usually fit a <strong>social handle, website or phone number<\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span>around the edge, but trying to include all three might be pushing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"495\"  height=\"162\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4899 csco-lazyload\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarprints.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-05.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-05.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-05-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-05-80x26.jpg 80w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As for <strong>larger stickers<\/strong>, you\u2019ll have a lot more flexibility, but even then, remember that <strong>less is more<span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">.<\/span><\/strong> A clean, simple design will always look more professional than a crowded one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"388\"  height=\"198\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4900 csco-lazyload\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarprints.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-06.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-06.jpg 388w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-06-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stickerbug.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Help-Document-Sticker-Examples-06-80x41.jpg 80w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Tips for Making Text Easier to Read<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few tricks to help ensure your text stands out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Use <strong>ALL CAPS<span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"> <\/span><\/strong>for smaller text to make it easier to read.<\/li><li>Choose a <strong>contrasting colour<\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"> <\/span>for your text to ensure it pops against the background.<\/li><li>Test your design by <strong>printing it out <\/strong>on a regular desktop printer in the size you want. If you can read the text easily, it should be good to go for professional printing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Pro Tip: Separate Your Info<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more polished look, consider using two stickers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>one with your <strong>logo or design<\/strong> <\/li><li>another with your <strong>contact details<\/strong> (like your address, website, or phone number). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you avoid overcrowding your sticker and your packaging will look much more professional and streamlined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about sizing or need help with your design, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarprints.com.au\/customer-care\/contact\">get in touch with our team<\/a>\u2014we\u2019re here to help you create the perfect sticker!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most common mistakes we see from people new to designing stickers is trying to fit way too many details into a tiny space.&nbsp; While it might seem like a good idea to pack everything in, it often leads to text that\u2019s hard\u2014or even impossible\u2014to read once it\u2019s printed. 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