Edge painting is a timeless finishing technique that’s making a strong comeback in the print design world. At the same time, modern methods like digital edge printing and edge gilding are gaining popularity for their ability to add vibrant color and refined detail to the edges of printed materials. In
Print offers something that digital media and AI-generated content simply can’t replicate: authenticity and tangible engagement. As brands navigate an increasingly digital landscape, print is evolving into an immersive, interactive, and sustainable medium—one that captivates audiences in fresh and innovative ways. In a recent PaperSpecs webinar, print expert Sabine Lenz
When it comes to fine paper craftsmanship, where every texture, hue, and finish tells a story, Condat papers by Lecta lead the pack when it comes to unparalleled quality and innovation. Lecta, a renowned name in the paper industry, has consistently pushed the boundaries of excellence, and their Condat line
When you’re working on a new design for print, typeface choice may not always the first thing on your mind. Often, the overall concept of your design, as well as other important factors like color, images, and graphics come first. But when you’re designing for print, readability should be one
In Part 2 of our ongoing blog series about color theory, we took a look at active and passive colors and how to incorporate them into your creative designs. Part 3 will examine color from a different perspective by exploring the differences between additive and subtractive color. Unlike other elements
Every designer has experienced the pain and frustration of spending hours perfecting a design only to have it return from the printer looking nothing like their original vision. From color production to setting the proper margins to finding the right resolution, preparing your design for printing entails more than simply
Does this sound familiar? You feed your beautiful specialty paper into your printer, hit CTRL+P, and wait with bated breath as your project slowly emerges, only to discover that the words are illegible and there are weird marks all over your paper? Talk about frustrating. Printing on specialty paper is
There’s more to commercial printing than simply clicking Ctrl+P. Commercial printing encompasses a wide variety of unconventional print jobs, ranging in size, medium, and even printing method. There are two types of printing methods common to commercial printers: offset printing and digital printing. What is Offset Printing? Offset printing, also
The right print finish can have as strong an impact on your finished design as the design itself, but it can be easily forgotten amongst other important design considerations like bleed, DPI, and paper weight. Print finishes can inject some much-needed texture, add some heft, or simply improve the overall
It may sound a little menacing, but bleed is one of the most important aspects of graphic design. Incorporating bleed is one of the simplest ways to ensure that your printed design turns out perfect, so let’s jump right in. What Is Bleed? “Bleed” refers to extending your design beyond
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