This designer's love for all things nautical – and a clever nod to Tinder – resulted in some fun...
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Print projects rarely fall apart because of one big mistake. More often, they shift because of stock availability, technical...
Laser cutting and digital printing transform this piece into a thing of beauty...with a hidden secret!
Nabisco published its branding guidelines as no mere binder. Instead, it looks for all the world like an enormous,...
Paper is integral to our daily lives, yet many of us know little about how it’s made. That's about...
If trying to translate between papers types leaves you feeling like a newbie, download this handy cheat sheet I...
Lenticular printing is the perfect attention-grabbing technique to use when you want to add a sense of fun and...
These 9 colorful greeting cards boast positive and uplifting messages, and spring to animated life with the turn of...
There are a number of fabulous metallic label options available to you today, including one that’s making its U.S....
Devastated by the plight of the Ukrainian people, our good friends at Rule29 Creative produced this digitally printed fund-raising...
This limited edition Irish whiskey features a beautiful green bottle –complete with deckled-edge label – tucked inside a copper...
Most designers think of digital print as CMYK plus maybe one specialty effect. But today’s digital presses can do...
Gold foil and a sooty typeface tell the truly intriguing story of this one-of-a-kind vodka made from grapes impacted...
The Virani Reflections Coffee Table Book uses deep debossing, die cuts, and an unexpected Silver film to capture the...
Printing digitally with extended gamut will achieve the color accuracy brands need, even matching other pieces printed conventionally.
Bloomingdale’s Loyallist Luxe Box exudes both luxury and keen attention to detail. Take a peek inside to see what...
We’ve all been there – a paper we’ve spec’d for a project is discontinued. Here are some foolproof solutions...
Let Ricoh's Jonathan Vena show you how easy it is to add a whole new dimension to your work using digital...
The Cube Calendar combines an unusual design with understated printing, perforations, and an unexpected binding, to create an interactive,...
For years, augmented reality felt out of reach for most designers because it required custom apps, specialized development, and...
If you’d love to get a sample of papers made from recycled coffee cups, be sure to check out...
Absolut Vodka turned the simple paper bag into packaging that is fun, versatile, and, at times, “Absolut-ly” beautiful with...
Watch this short video to discover how you can always make sure you have the absolute latest swatchbooks on...
A simple-yet-clever die cut transforms this handy art show guide into an enormous map of the exhibit area.
Our recent PaperSpecs Live was a spectacular event for so many reasons. Here are a couple of the...
Check out this video to see just how easy it is to track down swatchbooks, even when your favorite...
A stunning 'paper puzzle box,' complete with textured paper, a complicated bellyband, and much more. A true print masterpiece.
The challenging paper shortages we’re all experiencing aren’t expected to end any time soon; here are some tips for...
Grafikmagazin decided to use the cover of their recent “Information Design” issue to demonstrate just how diverse digital printing...
I’ve asked Asha Mody of Mindsy to help us better understand our options when it comes to designing sustainable...
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