Determined to show off its capabilities and delight clients with inventive self-promotions, this printer mailed out a sweet treat...
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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...
The tagline of At Media is “Make Your Presence Known.” And with this fun, colorful and inventive business card,...
Anthropologie does it. Gather Journal does it. And you can do it, too. I’m talking about cheating. As we...
The designers had several interesting challenges with this project (giving the many product themes a cohesive look, imparting a...
“This cover is offset printed and then a registered emboss … ” My printer friend wasn’t missing any details...
“The overall impact of the book is very thorough, well thought out all the way through,” commented Kit Hinrichs,...
And what would you do if your company turned 13 on Jan. 13, 2013? Well, throw a 13th anniversary...
One Easter, I filled an outdoor planter with fresh purple pansies tucked in among yellow Easter Basket grass. Within...
I’m definitely showing two major symptoms after being exposed to this tasty little bug of a greeting: repeated touching...
I’ve never been one to enjoy bursting someone’s bubble, but this quirky advent calendar has me laughing and popping...
This invitation prompts recipients to “be” dynamic, compelling, nimble. The design conveys all those attributes and entices invitees to...
The argyle sweater is synonymous with golfing culture even today, so it’s an evocative pattern that tees up this...
It was the perfect afternoon for lunch alfresco, and my friend Judith knew just the right place. Nestled on...
Planning an important business event? Want to create a great impression and make clients feel valued? Then a printed...
How do you turn a sheet of paper into a piece of fabric? It’s handily done in this sweet...
The deep bite of the letterpress printing along with the vibrant red and silver of these Christmas cards surely...
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