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Stunning doesn’t begin to describe how closely the cover of this piece captures the hue and shine of the...
Everyone loves a nice perfect binding for their magazine, catalog or brochure. But there ARE limits to how thin...
There is a lot of confusion about just how much a custom-mixed Pantone spot color will run you when...
When you’re looking for a paper that feels as intriguing as it looks, you might want to use one...
Whether you’re designing packaging or a brochure, this film gives your piece a final, protective coating. But what is...
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Could there really be ONE tool that not only makes skin tones more realistic on press, but also helps...
Along with the shimmer and shine of foil, this digital process also gives your work a “raised” look and...
You have a book or catalog that’s supposed to scream “high-end,” yet you only have the budget to produce...
Often the names of papers are as inspiring as the sheets themselves. Yet which of these paper names sounds...
One Christmas we sent out a tin of cookies that featured a label on which we could write the...
We all have a little horror story about a White-ink design that came out a sickly Gray on press....
When your design comes out darker on press than you intended, it’s often caused by ink spreading on the...
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Not only do letterpress-printed pieces look enticing, but they are also a treat for the fingertips, too. This is...
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Who doesn’t love a good laser cut? For complex and/or hand-created images or shapes with delicacy and fine patterns,...
When we want to “blow the doors off” with our work, we often reach for foils or specialty inks....
The acid content in a paper is the best indicator of its life expectancy. So how long will paper...
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It blows me away that more designers don’t use this clever envelope format when trying to grab attention with...
In the wide-format world, you can reproduce your design work on practically any material you can think of. Yet...
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The print world is awash with terms that we designers think we understand…until we encounter them while planning a...
If you’re a printing company, what’s the best way to show designers you walk the talk? Leave them with...
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Everyone loves a classy Singer-Sewn side binding. But what you gain in design appeal you can easily lose in...
Also known as a gatefold, the tri-fold is an excellent way to create suspense, encourage engagement, and excite your...
