Take a seat my kings, queens, and fabulously royal human beings on the wicked-rainbow-ain’t-NOBODY-GUNNA-DULL-MY-SPARKLE throne while we tell you a little somethin’ somethin’ about the month of JUNE! This is a month that holds some serious power in inspiring, empowering, and igniting individuality amongst our community! It celebrates the self-love, self-worth, and human dignity to our trailblazers and/or people of the world who have fought through the ongoing discrimination and injustice towards our beloved Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community. ITS PRIDE MONTH BABY – time to dust off those rainbow flags, shine those sparkly slippers, dance yourself into a fabulous tutu, and remind yourself that you are LOVED and ACCEPTED - no ifs, ands or buts.

NorthPoint is ready to supply anyone and everyone with some poppin’ products in case you plan on attending or hosting a festival, parade, bar crawl, concert, etc. Our love lines are open and we are ready to spread love, positivity, product and all things rainbow!

Price Point:

Pride Silicone Bracelet: $1.58-$1.92

Pride LED Flag: $5.24-$6.13

Scoot 5-in-1 Charging Cable: $8.48-$10.68

Marka Copper Vacuum Tumbler with Straw: $16.98-$21.40

Rainbow Recycled Cotton Grocery Tote: $3.68-$4.64

 

Production Time:

Pride Silicone Bracelet: 15 business days after proof approval

Pride LED Flag: 7-10 business days after proof approval

Scoot 5-in-1 Charging Cable: 5-7 business days after proof approval

Marka Copper Vacuum Tumbler with Straw: 5-7 business days after proof approval

Rainbow Recycled Cotton Grocery Tote: 5-7 business days after proof approval

Pride Silicone Bracelet: Rainbow

Pride LED Flag: Rainbow

Scoot 5-in-1 Charging Cable: Rainbow

Marka Copper Vacuum Tumbler with Straw: White, Black

Rainbow Recycled Cotton Grocery Tote: Natural

 

Perfect For: Employee Pride Giveaways/ Pride Items/ Pride Event Giveaways/ Swag Store Collection Items/Pride Campaign Products  

Let’s face it – in the vast world of apparel imprinting, the standard left chest logo can become boring and monotonous at times.  We’ve been there! If you’re looking to switch up your next order and create some excitement and variety in your array of apparel, try out a new location for your logo or design! Check out some of the options that you have for imprint locations on a t-shirt below.

Want to see how your logo will look in a new location before making the decision? NorthPoint's Design team will work with you to create a mockup of your new t-shirt to make sure you love it before ordering!

While most t-shirts share these imprint capabilities, all apparel is made differently, so please reach out to confirm that your item can accept these imprint areas beforehand!

Bump that boom box, and grab your towel and fanny pack...we're headed to the beach, 90's style!  Introducing…the NorthPoint Spring Break Hot Box.

With this Spring Break Kit, you'll be prepared for all of the adventures that come your way on Spring break, whether you’re chillin’ at the beach or partying with friends! Fully stocked with all of the Spring Break essentials, this Hot Box is ready to be packed up into your bag and brought with you straight to the beach party.  Picture it now…drink in your hand, boom box fanny pack around your waist, trucker cap on, and jelly shots waiting to be served! A good time is calling!

The NorthPoint Spring Break Hot Box is packed with some of the hottest spring break/beach themed products of the season.  Check out the sneak peak below of what you can expect to find inside your Hot Box:

 

JOTTER IT DOWN JOURNAL

Available Colors: Fully Custom

Price Point: $12.99 - $15.49

Description: This journal gives you everything but the kitchen sink for spring break essentials. We’ve got you covered like SPF 100 on a sunny day with a list of cocktails, a playlist of 90’s jams, a bucket list, and a bunch of pages to write down all your memories….and maybe burn it later!

 

BRING IT ON BEACH TOWEL

Available Colors: Ocean Blue, Gold, Lime Green, Orange, Navy Blue, Red, Royal Blue

Price Point: $19.98 - $23.95

Description: Use this towel for the days or nights you spend being a fish in the ocean or cleaning up your buddy’s mess on the floor (turn it into a pillow if it gets to that point). Any and all uses are welcome with this soft and absorbent mid-weight terry velour towel.

ON PATROL HIP PACK

Available Colors: Black

Price Point: $11.12 - $12.93

Description: This hip and funky fanny pack goes where you go, whether you’re on the hunt for booze, bars, a party, missing friends, or just a good vibe. It contains only the essentials for any spring break SOS!

DON’T DO…OH JUST MINTS

Available Colors: Orange

Price Point: $1.75 - $1.85

Description: Poppin’ pills in the club?! NO, we are just giving you arguably the most important white pill to freshen those chompers. (Mints.)

DROWN ME DRY BAG

Available Colors: Black, Fuchsia, Light Blue, Lime Green, Red, Royal Blue, White

Price Point: $4.25 - $7.43

Description: The ultimate dry bag to protect your important belongings against that little drunk voice telling you to take a late-night swim in the ocean to see if your new sneakers float…

 

HIDE ME TRUCKER HAT

Available Colors: Black or Royal Blue, both with Black Visor and Trim; White with Black, Neon Blue, Red or Royal Blue Visor and Trim.

Price Point: $4.99 - $7.59

Description: When the hangover hits, the suns too much, and the hair has a mind of its own, use this trucker hat to cover and/or hide however you need.

FORGOT HOW TO FUNCTION SHOT GLASS

Available Colors: Frosted

Price Point: $1.44 - $1.73

Description: It’s flashing…with some supportive “you got this” lights for the extra little push you need to take your shot.

ALL BETS ARE OFF CARDS

Available Colors: Custom

Price Point: $4.55 - $5.98

Description: Sometimes your Spring Break life is just one big gamble; Will you make it to your flight? Will you need medical assistance? Is this 12th shot of tequila really worth it? In any situation, whether it’s the pre-game before or the hospital visit after, having a fun deck of playing cards to pass the time is a must.

JACKED JELLO SHOTS

Available Colors: Varying

Price Point: Varying

Description: It goes down smoother, hits you slower, tastes better, and you can make a lot of me…what am I? Answer: Jello Shots.

 

 

Price Point: $99.99-$115.74

Production Time: 5-7 Business Days

Available Colors: Black

Perfect For: Employee Giveaways / Summer Items / Client Gifts / Swag Store Collection Items / Camping Swag / Outdoor Items  

 

This hot (not smokey!) item of the week needs to be LIT to bring the wholesome ambience and good vibes for those “DAN, GET THE BURGERS AND DOGS ON THE GRILL!!” kind of nights! And as much as you are probably thinking “Lit? They have to be talking about me, right…?”. Well, not this time…you bring the good vibes just as you are! For this blog, we aren’t talking about your lovely self, but instead we are introducing the brand new Cuisinart Petite Tabletop Fire Bowl. This fire bowl’s portable flame does a little boogey behind the windproof glass when it glows through the warmth of blue glass rocks. It will burn for 2-3 hours but won’t give off any smoke, soot, or ash like a normal fire would. One of the best parts is that it helps to prevent the annoying buzzing pest in your ear (no, not talking about your dear mother asking you to clean your room) because you can also fuel it up with citronella oil to help repel mosquities and other flying insects! Reach out to NorthPoint today to help you get the party started and feel the energy of a great summer night with theCuisinart® Petite Tabletop Fire Bowl.

Graphic design is a useful skill for any marketing professional to have in their back pocket, whether you’re wanting to create social media graphics or perhaps you’re aiming to spice up your current marketing efforts with some visual content.  While it does take time to develop a full library of graphic design knowledge, it is certainly possible to create your own designs even if you aren’t a trained designer.  Here are 10 tips to help you get started with your creative design process:

 

1. Keep it Simple

The number one rule of thumb for new designers! There is nothing worse than an overcrowded and overwhelming design that is difficult to understand.  Use a minimal amount of text if possible, and keep your color palette consistent.  Limit the amount of graphic elements, and always make sure to include enough white space to create contrast and balance!

 

2. Limit Typefaces

Going along with the idea of keeping it simple, limiting your number of typefaces can help to avoid an overwhelming design.  One to two easy to read typefaces are all you need to make a design clear and effective. Try using two different typefaces from the same family, or check out our blog post Pairing Typefaces to gather some ideas for your font combinations!

 

3. Consider Visual Hierarchy

Remember to include hierarchy within your design to make your message easy to read and understand.  Make your headline or main message the first focus of your piece by placing it at the top of your page and by using a different font or color than that of the rest of your content.  You’ll want the most important information to be the first seen, so make it obvious of what this is!

 

4. Always Use White Space

One big mistake we often see with beginner designers is the lack of white space.  Don’t be afraid to leave areas of negative space in your design! Having this white space actually helps to bring balance to your composition and makes the positive space easier to see and read.

 

5. Trial & Error is OK

Graphic design is 100% of the time a process of trial and error.  There are often multiple sketches and drafts before a design is complete, so don’t be afraid to push your designs to the limit! This is where creativity thrives! And of course, you don’t know how something will look until you try.

 

6. Use Alignment for Image Placement

Instead of a randomly placing images on a page, align them with grids to make a design look more professional and organized. 

 

7. Keep a Focus on Balance

To create a more orderly and visually appealing look to your design, make sure to evenly distribute the elements on your page, and for a balanced proportion, also ensure that the thickness of the elements match the weight of your fonts.

 

8. Use crisp & clear imagery

Make sure that any images being used are high resolution so that they are bright and clear.  If you are using text on top, make sure that it contrasts enough from the image so that it is easy to read.  This might mean that you’ll have to brighten your image for black text or darken it for white!

 

9. Use a cohesive color palette

Choosing your color palette is just as important as creating the message for your design, and while it isn’t always easy, there are thankfully many free online color theme pickers to help you get started! Browse through the many themes before you start your design to have a solid foundation of color to work off of! Check out 3 color theme pickers in our Color Palette blog post!

 

10. Know your composition dimensions beforehand

Before you start a project, double check the dimensions that your art needs to be.  For example, Instagram graphics and LinkedIn graphics are going to be completely different layouts based on their recommended image dimensions, and there is nothing worse than figuring this out after you’ve finally finished your design! Check out our Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet blog to get a quick look at what sizes you’ll need for social media graphics!

 

The application of graphic design is so vast and versatile that having a basic knowledge will help you to go even farther with your creative and marketing efforts! Try out some of these tips with your next design, and if you have any questions along the way, NorthPoint’s Design Team is here to help!