Q: How do I request a quote?
A: There is a quick link for a quote request right off the homepage of this website if you are a first time customer. If you already have spoken to a Design Dynamics design consultant you can email them directly with your specifications or call our office and ask for them by name at 800- 94-DESIGN (800-943-37446).
Q: How do I send in my artwork?
A: The best way to send your file is a vector based art program (AI or EPS file) via our FTP site. The FTP site is a link off the homepage and will accept a file up to 100 megs. If you file is too large you can scale it down to 1/4 of the actual output size at 300dpi. If you are still having difficulties or questions, contact your Design Dynamics design consultant via phone at 800- 94-DESIGN (800-943-37446) or email artwork@designdynamics.com for help.
Q: What file format should I use to submit my artwork?
A: Accepted file formats are EPS, PDF, TIFF, JPEG, AI. For best resolution and large graphics, EPS files are preferred.
Q: Should I bother with a proof?
A: In printing you should always double check your work, and then check it once more. Proofing is all about preventing mistakes. We only recommend a PDF proof if color exactness is not critical. If you are even a little concerned about color you need to get a press proof.
Q: What is the difference between ad PDF and a Press Proof?
A: PDF files are sent via email and are excellent for quickly looking at the type and graphic elements to make sure they meet your expectations. Because colors vary between monitors and printers a PDF proof will not give you an accurate indication of the final color. Press proofs are also called a Hard Copy Proof. This type of proof is printed in full color using the same material called for in the finished product. This way you see exactly how the colors will look in the finished product. At Design Dynamics PDF proofs are always free, where as press proofs may come with a charge depending on the circumstances.
Q: How long will it take to get my graphics after I place the order?
A: Our standard production turn around time is two to three days (plus time in transit) from receiving a working art file or from design approval of the creative file we set up for you. Special material orders are subject to additional lead-time. Your design consultant will discuss that with you at the time of order.
Q: How will you ship my order?
A: We pack and ship your order the most cost efficient way to send to you via common freight carrier, UPS Ground services. Shipping time in transit will depend on the distance between your location and Design Dynamics (located in Orange County California). If you order is too big to ship UPS or you need it overnight we will discuss other fulfillment options with you, at the time you place your order.
Q: Can I receive tracking information on my shipment?
A: Yes, contact your Design Dynamics design consultant to track your package and/or request that we notify you by e-mail when your order has shipped.
Q: Can you drop ship blind direct to my customer?
A: Yes, we offer blind drop ship services direct to your customer and/or Third Party UPS or Fed Ex shipping.
Q: Can I get samples of your work?
A: Yes, ask your Design Dynamics design consultant to send you a sample kit of our substrates and print quality along with a examples of recent products in application.
Q: Do I get a price break if I order more than one quantity of a graphic solution?
A: The volume of material ordered at a certain time determines price breaks. Ask your Design Dynamics design consultant when getting a quote and they will let you know if price breaks are applicable to your project and at what quantity.
Q: How large can you print?
A: Our fleet of printers can print roll to roll material up to 96” wide or on the flat bed printer 5’ X 10’.
Q: Can you cut shapes?
A: Yes, we have the in-house skill to cut shapes in material up to two inches thick. We also use a router to cut designs into the material if a three- dimensional product is required.
Q: How do I reach you?
A: Design Dynamics
1641 Kaiser Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
Toll Free: 800.94.DESIGN (800-943-37446)
Phone: 949-870-3320
Fax: 949-870-3323
Email: info@designdynamics.com
Q: Where are you located?
A: Driving directions to Design Dynamics:
From John Wayne Airport: Exit Airport to MACARTHUR BLVD/I-405/LOS ANGELES/SAN DIEGO/CA-73/BEACH CITIES. Turn LEFT onto MACARTHUR BLVD. 1.6 mile. Turn RIGHT onto RED HILL. 0.1 mile. Turn RIGHT onto REYNOLDS. 0.2 mile. Turn RIGHT onto GILETTE. 0.2 mile. Turn RIGHT onto KAISER AVE. 0.2 mile. 1641 KAISER AVE is the first building on the LEFT.
From the Disneyland Resort: I-5 S toward SANTA ANA. 7.6 miles. Merge onto CA-55 S via EXIT 103 toward NEWPORT BEACH. 3.6 miles. Take the MACARTHUR BLVD exit, EXIT. 0.5 mile. Turn LEFT onto RED HILL. 0.1 mile. Turn RIGHT onto REYNOLDS. 0.2 mile. Turn RIGHT onto GILETTE. 0.2 mile. Turn RIGHT onto KAISER AVE. 0.2 mile. 1641 KAISER AVE is the first building on the LEFT.
From the Queen Mary: Start out going NORTHWEST on QUEENS HWY. QUEENS HWY becomes S HARBOR SCENIC DR. 1.2 miles. Merge onto I-710 N toward PASADENA. 3.8 miles. Merge onto I-405 S toward SAN DIEGO. 22.1 miles. Merge onto CA-55 S via EXIT toward RIVERSIDE. 1.6 miles. Take the MACARTHUR BLVD exit, EXIT. 0.5 mile. Turn RIGHT onto RED HILL. 0.1 mile. Turn RIGHT onto REYNOLDS. 0.2 mile. Turn RIGHT onto GILETTE. 0.2 mile. Turn RIGHT onto KAISER AVE. 0.2 mile. 1641 KAISER AVE is the first building on the LEFT.
From Newport Beach Pier: Start out going EAST on W OCEANFRONT. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto MCFADDEN PL/21ST ST. 0.1 mile. Turn LEFT onto NEWPORT BLVD. 2.7 miles. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CA-55 N. 2.5 miles. Take the MACARTHUR BLVD exit, EXIT. 0.5 mile. Turn RIGHT onto RED HILL. 0.1 mile. Turn RIGHT onto REYNOLDS. 0.2 mile. Turn RIGHT onto GILETTE. 0.2 mile. Turn RIGHT onto KAISER AVE. 0.2 mile. 1641 KAISER AVE is the first building on the LEFT.
Q: Is Design Dynamics open to link partners?
A: Yes, we are actively searching for mutually beneficial links and are very open to linking to web sites that would be helpful to our customers. Please see our link to us page for more details on link exchange.
LINK TO Design Dynamics
Benefits of exchanging links with Design Dynamics: Building reciprocal link partnerships are a great way to build traffic to your site, while offering added value to your website visitors. In the highly competitive online market, consumers want products they can find easily and click quickly to. One of our goals is to assist our customers in locating the products and information they want with one website visit. Our link partners share a similar benefit of offering quality business cards, address labels, custom stationery, and other personalized products on their website by linking to us. Additionally, search engines look favorably upon inbound links, showing them that your content is relevant and important. This is another major benefit of reciprocal linking. For more info about the benefits of linking with us, call us at 800.94.DESIGN
Who we link to: Each request to link exchange will be given ample consideration to make sure that the content is consistent with our link exchange objectives. Our foremost concern is that partner sites do not depict, solicit, or engage in illeagal activities or contain adult content. Furthermore, it is our intention to provide our customers with links to related services and products.
How to link to us: By placing and maintaining a static hypertext link on a publicly viewable page in your site ensures a mutually beneficial link partnership between you and Design Dynamics. How you link to us is ultimately up to you and your site designer. However, we have included below an easy, cut-and-paste way that we recommend for linking to us:
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