Quiz

Three things come into play with paper: weight, caliper, smoothness. Which should you be concerned about here?

There are so many interesting ways that letterpress printing can make your work stand out. What letterpress technique is...

You often see paper weights expressed with the letters "DTC," such as 130 lb. Cover DTC. But what does...

On its own the form of binding pictured here is rather exotic. But then someone has taken it one...

Even experienced designers can get tripped up when it comes to the weights of papers, even when they're given...

You probably see photos printed this way every single day but only real print nerds know what it's called....

We all know that wood goes into the making of fine paper, but what types of wood exactly? Hardwood?...

This process is a cost-effective alternative for achieving a raised effect similar to that of engraving. What is it...

A few binding techniques are closely associated with specific cities and countries. Which country lent its name to this...

It's amazing how many things can go wrong during printing. What then is the technical term for uneven appearance...

There are many different types of paper available to bring your design work to life. What type of sheet...

There are so many different binding techniques available to you today. From which city does this one derive its...

You can do some amazing things with hot, cold and digital foiling. But what techique is used to create...

There are at least 12 different popular binding options when it comes to books, brochures and catalogs. Can you...

There are several different ways to get the shimmer of foil, hot and cold techniques being just a couple....

When it comes to paper making, three variables come into play: weight, caliper (or thickness) and smoothness. But can...

There are so many great ways to add an exciting extra dimension to your print pieces. What technique is...

There are at least 12 popular binding options out there, each with its own interesting variations. Can you name...

There are so many specialized terms in print and paper, sometimes even the basics can trip us up. This...

There are a number of eye-catching, versatile binding options available to you today. So what's this one called?

There are many ways to add the shimmer of foil to your design work. But which application allows you...

The print world has some peculiar phrases, there's no doubt about it. So which term is being communicated here?...

There are 3 levels of embossing available to you, each with their own unique qualities. So which one is...

At first glance paper whiteness and brightness seem like they should be pretty much interchangeable. But are they?

Answer: Saddle Stitching Aw, that was an easy one 😉 Saddle stitching gets its name from the equipment used...

The thickness of a paper sheet is crucial to your binding and folding options. But what is the special...

When you use letterpress, engraving or foil stamping, the back of the sheet can be marred. What is this...

This process is renowned for the level of detail it displays, as well as for how high the ink...

As designers know, there are a number of colorful phrases used in printing. Take "gang run" – what does...

When you Google Swiss binding, this is one of the images that comes up. But is this actually Swiss...