DIELINES

KEY TERMS

Dieline - dielines are used in graphic design as placeholders to ensure proper layout of documents that will be diecut as part of the finishing process. Dielines should usually be placed into the design file as a separate layer for sizing and orientation purposes. A dieline is not printed on the final piece but is used to determine correct layout.

Copy Limit - this barrier delimits the outer region in which you should place copy, or text, in your design. Its primary purpose is to ensure that all copy is legible on the final diecut product.

Bleed Line - this is the boundary to which graphic elements, such as background images or colors, should extend to. The line itself extends beyond the edge of where the label will be diecut to ensure that no unprinted edges occur in the final product.

Corner Radius - describes how rounded the corners are on a rectangular or square diecut. A larger corner radius produces a more rounded corner, while a small corner radius produces a sharper corner that is closer to a squared corner. This measurement can affect both appearance and functionality, and it is important to keep in mind how it relates to your label application process.