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Of course you have to convert your files – that’s just Print Design 101, isn’t it? So how does...
Flocking is more than a soft-looking finishing technique. It adds actual dimension and a touchable texture to paper, packaging,...
This CD packaging uses a symphony of colored sheets and exquisite laser and die cuts to bring the album’s...
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You’ve probably come across this term multiple times, but you’d be surprised how many designers still aren’t quite sure...
When you’re designing labels for beer and wine, you will likely come across “wet strength” label papers. But does...
The beauty of this one is that it makes the cover of your book, catalog or brochure feel super-substantial....
Foil can instantly elevate a piece – but choosing the wrong process can just as quickly create budget overruns,...
This alumni magazine for NYC's Fashion Institute of Technology features a cover that can be folded into a miniature...
Letterpress printing, embossing and hot foil stamping can all look gorgeous on the front of your work, but leave...
Most designers treat PDFs as finished files. In reality, PDFs contain far more information than many workflows currently...
The thicker the source material’s fiber, the heftier the paper will feel. That being the case, does wood or...
The actual basis weight of a paper (usually expressed in lbs.) is determined by weighing a certain number of...
This invitation captures the glamor & radicalism of the '60s and '70s Manchester music and television scenes through a...
Wait… “COLD foiling?” Yep, not only is it hot foil stamping’s less-well-known sibling, but it can also completely transform...
When the pop star released her first fragrance, she ensured that its packaging was as environmentally responsible as it...
There are many creative sustainable packaging materials from which to choose…but which of these is NOT one of them?
Some of the most exciting brochures, books and catalogs employ folds of one kind or another, each with its...
Nothing boosts the impact of packaging, brochures and other print creations quite like adding texture to your artwork. Unfortunately,...
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Join our special guest, comic book cover artist Greg Horn, and our super-knowledgable print partners as they take you...
Still trying to get your head around everything you saw at our recent PaperSpecs event? Eager to revisit...
This one’s right out of Design 101. Even seasoned designers use these terms interchangeably, but are they really two...
If you’ve spent any time at all perusing papers, then you’ve noticed that some are called out in “point”...
Criterion has put as much thought into the packaging for this box set as they do for the bonus...
To many, screen printing is associated with T-shirts and not much else. Yet it’s capable of so much more....
Once you see the paper they went with for these chocolate bars you’ll say, “Of course!” That choice is...
We’ve had paper made from potato starch, recycled T-shirt cotton, hemp, and yes, stone as well. But what KIND...
Already well-known in the cannabis market, Studio On Fire came up with this stunning concept packaging for a THC-infused...
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