Links & Resources
National DSA Links
National Design Folder
Google drive folder where you can find all of the elements of DSA’s National Identity.
- DSA licensed fonts
Manifold DSA, Styrene, Klima - National logos
Small, medium, and large PNG files, and source files - National color palette
Presets for Adobe and Apple programs - Additional color palettes
Tints and shades of DSA Red, analogous and complementary colors - DSA slide template
Google slides for external events, chapter meetings, and special presentations - Active national campaigns
Graphics and other visual resources for each campaign
Free and Low-Cost Design Software
With its monthly-subscription model, the industry standard of design software, Adobe Creative Suite, is priced out of reach for anyone who doesn’t use it professionally. Here is a list of alternative programs that can be downloaded free or for a single, relatively low charge.
Photoshop Alternatives (photo editing, bitmap design)
Illustrator Alternatives (vector design)
InDesign Alternatives (page layout)
- Scribus (free)
- Affinity Publisher
Online Design Software
Free Tools
- Color palette creation websites and apps:
- WebAIM: Contract Checker
Check contrast of two colors - FontPair
Font pairing recommendations - Sprout Social: Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet
Google sheet with social media dimensions for each platform - USPS Political Mail
Portal for direct mail campaigns through the USPS
History of Socialism
- Democratic Left
Official magazine of DSA.
Archives go back to the 1970s.
Union Printing Links
- Cheltenham Printing
Great pricing on fliers, stickers, posters - Dr. Don’s Buttons, Stickers and More
Clear pricing and fast turnaround - Bastian Company
Custom pins, key tags, medallions - Ethix Ventures
Wide variety of items available - AllUnionPromos.com
Large variety of stock. Good pricing on palm cards - Alliance Graphics
Large variety of stock.
Some their stock is NOT union-made so it is worthwhile to ask for more information