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CHICAGO | SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
PaperSpecs LIVE
Join us for the largest paper-and-print focused design conference.
A full day jam-packed with inspiration, trends, valuable insights, and print samples galore.
unleash your creativity
You have been to dozens of design conferences. But with all their focus on web and digital, as a graphic designer with a passion for print you can’t help but feel left out.
PaperSpecs LIVE is the solution you need for your creative life and business.
This one-day conference – jam packed with inspiration, trends, valuable insights and print samples galore – is everything you need to create printed pieces that will “wow” your current clients and attract new ones – no matter what their budget.
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This Conference is For You, if You’re…
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- A new (or seasoned) in-house designer who is looking to create high quality, printed pieces, but constantly feel you are missing out.
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- A seasoned (or new) studio designer who is frustrated because samples and insights into available print technologies are hard to come by.
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- A busy freelance graphic designer who is overwhelmed – print is just one aspect of your busy workday.
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event schedule
PaperSpecs LIVE
September 26, 2024 | Venue SIX10, Michigan Ave, Chicago
8:00am – 9:00am
Registration
9:00am – 12:30pm
How-to Workshops
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Lunch on your own
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Boundary Pushing Speakers
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Paper and Print Exhibit area open with drinks and snacks and time to network
speakers
Get Inspired By Boundary Pushing Speakers
Our lineup of speakers is nothing short of trailblazing!
Talented designers who have dared to step outside the box and, in doing so, have set new benchmarks in the world of design.
Their insights, stories, and tips are the fuel you need to spark your own creativity and create work that not only stands out but leaves a lasting impression.
workshops
Keep Up with Paper and Print Innovations
The print industry is constantly evolving with new printing techniques, materials, and technologies. Expand your creative toolkit by learning new techniques and approaches that help you create more innovative and inspired designs. Even – and especially – on small print runs and tight budgets.
- Hottest Binding Trends & How to Use Them. To really make your work stand out, you not only have to know the 15 or so binding options available, but also how to use them correctly to experience truly stunning results.
- Digital Foiling 1: Polymer. Explore tips and tricks for this die-less, digital technique. Polymer-based digital enhancements such as MGI and Scodix can add shimmering foil to your work and even give it a raised, textured feel.
- Digital Foiling 2: Toner. Discover how this die-less “Sleeking” process, which uses pressure and heat to add foil to your work, can provide you with amazing, cost-effective special effects on the page… and more
- Stay tuned for our mystery workshop—exciting details to be revealed soon!
Tickets
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Get inspiration, practical knowledge, insights, and print samples galore all in one place.
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FAQs
You may transfer your registration to another person by notifying us by e-mail, no later than Friday, September 20, 2024. Please include your name and e-mail address as well as that of the person who will now be attending in your place.
Yes, we are offering a group discount when you purchase 5 or more tickets. To take advantage of this, simply select the Group Rate tickets at checkout. In order to obtain the discount, all of your tickets must be purchased in the same transaction.
PaperSpecs LIVE will be held at Venue SIX10 on Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Please organize your own accommodation.
This year we are offering four workshops and four workshop time slots. This allows everyone to rotate through each exciting workshop we have to offer, instead of having to choose.