Graphic Guidelines
We no longer allow for FTP client accounts and uploads. The following critical graphic production information will help you prepare and setup files for 2020 Exhibits. Please take a moment to review this information carefully.
ACCEPTABLE FILE APPLICATIONS
2020 EXHIBITS ACCEPTS ELECTRONIC FILES BUILT USING MANY RECOGNIZED APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING:
- Photoshop (PSD), Adobe Illustrator (AI), Adobe InDesign (INDD), and editable EPS (without crop marks or registration marks)
- Include layered and all linked files, vector logos, high-res images at final print size, fonts (outline all text/type)
COLOR
- Build layouts in CMYK at 100 DPI at exact dimensions AND provide Pantone/critical colors for closest match (PMS coated)
- Use the following CMYK formula for TRUE BLACK: Opaque: C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100 / Backlit: C:70 M:70 Y:70 K:100
LOGO
- AI or EPS (Vector Art)
- Specify PMS colors for closest match
HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGE
- Use imagery at the highest resolution optimum 100 DPI at final print size
File Types Not Accepted: Portable Document Format (PDF), Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPG), Portable Network Graphics (PNG) or Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) files. Please note that art files that are not print ready and do not meet 2020 Exhibits file specifications, as detailed above, may incur file-intervention charges at $120 per hour.
If you have any questions regarding art setup, please contact the 2020 Exhibits Graphics Department at graphics@2020exhibits.com.
OTHER MEDIUMS
Specify Pantone colors for closest match (PMS Coated).
TABLE THROW VINYL
- Color matched to available vinyl colors or dye-sublimation for exact PMS match Vector Format
FABRIC
- Add 1.5” bleed all the way around
VINYL CUT GRAPHICS
- Artwork must be set up as a vector file with fonts converted to outlines
SENDING ART FILES: Once the file upload is complete, contact your 2020 Exhibits representative or the 2020 Exhibits Graphics Department to confirm upload was successful and art is usable.
- Zip all your files for upload (even if you are uploading a single file)
- Subject field: Enter your company name, PO or Work order #, Attn: Your 2020 Exhibits Representative and your Graphics Contact
- Message: Enter a short description of the uploaded content and your contact information
HIGHTAIL:
Our link is: https://www.hightail.com/dropbox?dropbox=Graphics2020Exhibits
WETRANSFER:
Our link is: https://2020exhibitsgraphics.wetransfer.com
YOUR OWN CLOUD-BASED FILES TRANSFER SERVICE:
Please send to: graphics@2020exhibits.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Color hard copy should be provided if there is a critical color match and no PMS color is provided or available
- Provide a print area no more than 20”x 30”, if you require a printed proof
- Build mural files as one file. Please note the location(s) for panel breaks. Minimize the amount of text that crosses over the panel breaks
- Bleed requirements: Add 1/4” bleed all the way around for non-fabric artwork
- Provide your company branding guidelines, if available
- Any order with less than 3-day turnaround time is considered a rush order and may incur additional charges. We cannot guarantee the exact color match on rush orders