5 Top Catalog Design Tips

Apr 29, 2022

Your catalog can tell the story of your products in a compelling way, encouraging customers to interact with your brand.  Your catalog design has the power to communicate all your brand has to offer, setting you apart from competitors. From the cover page to the overall layout, your catalog can help you connect with those who resonate with your brand, playing an important role in your marketing strategy. 

Capture High Quality Product Photos

Reef Catalog

Reef Catalog by Deal Design

Featuring high quality photos in your catalog will allow your products to shine. Catalogs rely heavily on visuals, and your product photography is the first thing customers will notice when browsing through your catalog. Professional photography will also ensure the colors of the product photos match the colors of the physical product to align with customer expectations. 

Select the Right Colors

Glymed Plus Catalog Design

Glymed Plus Catalog by Deal Design

Your catalog colors should convey your branding and capture the feel of each product and season. Right from the cover page, the colors should attract attention to your featured products. 

Write Copy That Sells

Copywriting

  Your product descriptions should be easy to navigate, so readers can scan through your catalog with ease. To prevent copy from looking overwhelming, organize content in a way that allows readers to quickly find information they may need before making a purchasing decision. Consider adding promos and highlighting discounts on the front page.

Implement Strong Branding

Pearson Farm Catalog by Deal Design

Strong branding in your catalog design will tell your brand’s story in a compelling way. People are often drawn to a brand because they resonate with the why behind a brand. Branding will allow readers to understand and connect with your brand’s values.

Establish Consistency

Reef Catalog by Deal Design

Implementing consistency in your catalog ties into having strong branding. Consistency in details such as photography style and lighting for product photos makes your catalog easy to follow. Also having a consistent layout and design style will bring together different elements of your branding. Featured products that you’re looking to highlight can break away from the normal layout, while still following the overall style of the catalog.

We hope these catalog design tips empower your brand to release catalogs that drive sales. If you’re in need of catalog design that aligns with your target audience, reach out to Deal Design today.

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