Petres Designs shows us just how creative you can get with black ink in this amazing special edition catalogue...
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A card, a book and a poster – all rolled (or should I say “folded”) into one forward-looking holiday...
You’d expect something decidedly original from a name so famous for creative advertising and communications. But this invitation, celebrating...
They can feel like sandpaper or leather, rubber gloves or rose petals. They can appear shiny or matte. They...
This was such a great interview and Alexander Isley provided so much information that we did not want to...
Is the client a big fish in a little pond or little fish in a big pond? As far...
When this graphic design couple decided to get married, their refreshing interpretation of the wedding invitation likely took most...
After years of oohing and aahing over the super-fine dots of stochastic screening, it looks as though the process...
Here’s one designer who’d very much like you to bend and fold his business card. In the process of...
The design, photography and printing of this fine furnishings and decor catalog exemplifies why CMYK on lovely paper is...
Distinctive color palette, clear foil and letterpress are perfectly mixed together in a modern and unexpected way by (and...
This printing company waxed poetic on Valentine’s Day to introduce its new digital press … “Roses are red. Violets...
Symposium. The word conjures up a very serious (very stuffy) atmosphere. But this event became a treasure hunt thanks...
Hold the pastels … and keep the roses in the garden. This contemporary wedding invitation is all about a...
Unique wedding programs are a rare treat, which is why this piece is so delightful. Its form and function...
Determined to show off its capabilities and delight clients with inventive self-promotions, this printer mailed out a sweet treat...
You don’t need to be four years old to appreciate the mechanism that sets this interactive design in motion....
A vibrant green and orange cover stock (Esse Verde and Esse Arancio) set the exciting and uplifting palette and...
“Our veneer scares the hell out of a lot of printers.” You can tell by the tone in his...
This very special wedding suite uses symbolic visuals and soft textures to bring one couple’s personal story to life....
Lingerie … Undies … those articles of clothing so private that the Victorians called them “unmentionables.” But trust me,...
The unique interactive concept of this business card puts a playful twist on first impressions. In fact, this ingenious...
I was baffled. And believe me, it takes quite a bit to render me speechless. I pulled the mail...
Yes, the selection jury was stacked on this project. (We – as in PaperSpecs – produced this set of...
My strawberries are talking to me … so are my blueberries and raspberries for that matter. What are they...
No ifs, ampersands or buts about it. This poster is one impressive piece that shows just how a design...
This card is a blizzard of creativity! Who knew punching holes into paper could be this much fun? Well,...
This brochure, designed for the University of San Francisco, beautifully shows us exactly where “here” is. Readers are introduced...
What do I love about this calendar from Studio Hinrichs?! Well … everything! From those 12 yummy fonts to...
This publication for an exhibition sponsored by PUBLIC Bikes is at once catalog and keepsake. A group of 27...
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