Phoenix - Your AI AssistantDesign manufacturer-ready 18-inch foil balloons
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What you get with this Offer
Don’t let your design get lost in the "inflation gap." Designing for foil balloons is a specialized science. A flat design on a screen rarely looks the same once it’s heat-sealed and pressurized. With 7 years of experience working inside a leading UK foil balloon manufacturer, I provide the technical precision required to move from concept to the retail shelf without production errors.
Why Hire a Foil Specialist?
Standard graphic designers often provide files that are rejected by manufacturers or result in "bleeding" and distorted graphics. I design with the final 3D product in mind, ensuring your 18-inch ranges are high-impact and "First Time Right."
What This Offer Includes:
18-Inch Balloon Engineering: Expert layouts for standard circles, hearts, and stars.
Inflation Distortion Compensation: I adjust your artwork so that it looks perfectly proportioned once the balloon is fully inflated.
White Ink Underlays: Essential for printing on foil. I set up the technical layers required to ensure your colors are vibrant and opaque, not translucent.
Heat-Seal & Valve Clearance: Precise management of "safe zones" to ensure graphics aren't lost in the seams or obstructed by the valve.
Compliance Integration: Seamless placement of mandatory safety warnings, UKCA/CE marks, and barcodes to meet UK/EU retail standards.
Technical Specifications Provided:
Vector Precision: Files delivered in .AI (Adobe Illustrator) or high-spec .EPS.
Pantone Color Matching: PMS spot color setup to ensure brand consistency across different foil substrates.
Trapping & Overprints: Advanced pre-press setup to handle the nuances of printing on non-porous materials.
Print-Ready Templates: All artwork is delivered on your manufacturer’s specific die-line or a standard industry template.
Proven Retail Success
During my time in the UK manufacturing sector, I have designed ranges that have become best-sellers in the retail market. Whether you are looking for a single commemorative design or a full seasonal collection (Birthday, Anniversary, Seasonal), I bring a commercial eye and a manufacturer's technical brain to every project.
What the Freelancer needs to start the work
To ensure your 18-inch foil balloon is retail-ready and technically perfect, please provide:
The Die-Line/Template: If you have a specific manufacturer template (showing the heat-seal edge and valve position), please upload it. If not, I can use a standard 18" circular/heart/star template.
Color Profile Requirements: Does your printer require CMYK or specific Pantone (PMS) spots? (Especially important for foil opacity).
Ink Limitations: Does your manufacturer have a maximum ink coverage or a limit on the number of colors?
Branding & Assets: Your high-resolution logo and any specific "mandatory" text (Safety warnings, UKCA/CE marks, or barcode placement).
Design Brief: A theme or "vibe" (e.g., Juvenile Birthday, Elegant Anniversary, Seasonal).
For a corporate event balloon I would need vector artwork for any branding to be included and brand guidelines.