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Despite the recent postage rate increase, large is still the only way to go when it comes to postcards. The...
Ninety percent of success today seems to come down to simply getting out of your own way – don’t...
It’s hard enough being the bride. The pressure goes up a thousand fold, though, when your guests discover that...
Heart shaped crystals. Spooky holographic effects. Shiny metallics wherever you go. You might know Scodix for its super-raised UV...
Our industry is blessed with a number of extremely talented designers. But when it comes to honest to goodness...
This fun self-promo for the work of designer Shaun Malinowski actually delivers two lessons in one: nearly everyone loves collectible...
“You don’t have to be crazy (about print) to work here, but it helps.” This seems to be the...
I always love when the holiday season rolls around because I know that I can look forward to not...
When was the last time a business card left you in awe? That’s what I thought – it’s been...
Branding your own design firm is right up there with giving yourself injections in terms of difficulty – both...
Every successful designer, like every superhero, has a compelling origin story. In 1974, a retired commercial artist called Clyde...
Here’s a new word for you: “anemoia.” It means feeling nostalgic for a time you yourself have never experienced....
Paper companies naturally have their hands full simply coming up with new and wonderful sheets and getting them into...
When you want to attract nearly 1,000 designers to a show about paper, you really want your invitation to...
The Christmas and holiday cards we’ve received don’t just make our season bright, they gift us with some wonderful...
Jeff Rogers is one of those lucky designers who not only has a remarkable flair for finding the intersection...
The analog production process of Le National was riddled with challenges and limited resources. From understanding what papers can...
“The passion and commitment of Domenica Fiore oils is instantly recognizable in the quality of ‘liquid gold’ which pours...
Like kids in the proverbial candy store, the mad scientists over at Field Notes seem to take special pleasure...
Highly raised textured effects. Foil that can be used in variable data processes. Super, super shiny spot UV. I...
Though clients may specify it and we all know we should use it, some still find the idea of...
As much as I love seeing new and impressive designs, sometimes what I really crave are new tools to...
The goal of the project was to create an object that is both elegant and precious, yet ephemeral. –...
One of paper’s most compelling qualities is the sense of permanence it conveys, particularly in our increasingly digital world....
While the shelves upon shelves of high-end liquors behind the bar at your favorite watering hole can certainly impress...
At the recent Adobe MAX event, our first indication that designer Aaron Draplin was in the room wasn’t his trademark...
When it came to wishing clients seasons greetings, design studio Fuszion made their list and checked it twice: no...
Update: Alas, this program was discontinued in June 2020. It was fun while it lasted… Looking to add a little...
Marriage is a tricky arrangement to pull off, but when it works, boy, it works. No, we’re not rabbiting...
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