A History of Business Cards
This is a very cool run down of business cards from the 17th century to today and worth a look even to just see the samples of cards. by Mirko The business card is often something placed at the back end of your wallet or in your pocket. Deemed as a small inconsequential piece of paper […]
Printers: Is Your Online Portfolio Making The Right First Impression?
By now it should be pretty self evident that your website serves as the first impression of your company in many cases. While your capabilities and services are of course relevant, as a Print Producer I usually skip right over that type of information and go directly to your portfolio first. I want to see […]
Reinvented Disposable Coffee Cup Eliminates Plastic Lids
Interesting concept! Good for Paper, Print, and the environment! Called Compleat, the all-paper design has a built-in lid with sipping spout. by Belinda Lanks I buy many cups of coffee and habitually cringe when reaching for a plastic lid. It’s pretty hypocritical to make a point of avoiding Styrofoam, only to slap a petroleum disc […]
SELF-MADE: The Mobile Letterpress and Printmaking Studio
Here is something to support during the Holidays that will support PRINT as well. This project will focus on creating and outfitting a mobile printmaking studio to introduce others to the art of letterpress, screen and relief printmaking. I plan on demonstrating and teaching how to cut and print with linoleum, hand set lead and […]
Paper Wine Bottles Are Here!
via Paper Wine Bottle from GreenBottle. First we changed to screw caps and plastic corks. Snobs objected vehemently over both options because of the “quality” factor. Turns out that tradition doesn’t trump taste as many of these wines were picked by those same snobs in blind taste tests. Next came boxed wine which was again launched […]
Conqueror’s "Typographic Games" poses sports-themed, global, creative challenge and poster design competition
Conqueror’s “Typographic Games” poses sports-themed, global, creative challenge and poster design competition Gold Medalist wins tickets to the 2012 Olympic Games Combined Locks, Wis. (Nov. 2011) – Conqueror, the global premium paper brand from Arjowiggins Creative Papers of Paris, France, announces its “Typographic Games.” This graphic design and typographic poster competition issues a challenge […]
Graph Expo Recap: An Opportunity to Reach Those Who Couldn't Attend
Despite the enormous amount of attendees last week in Chicago, there are people and companies out there who arent on social media and didnt make it to the the show. We have held off sending out our September newsletter to provide an opportunity for the Exhibitors to get their products and services in front of […]
If you Print, why not Print a forest?
Print a Forest is a free computer application. Our mission is to give everyone an option to have the personal documents they print, plant an entire forest. Every hundred pages you print with Print a Forest plants a tree. If you must print, why not print a forest? With your participation, the paper you print […]
Making Greeting Cards Cool Again
By ELLEN BYRON Faced with declining card sales, American Greetings Corp. is struggling to adapt to the digital world. The company has tried to modify its content for the Web—a strategy proven somewhat successful in the music and book industries—but so far its offerings of e-cards and apps haven’t been enough to lure young card buyers. Now […]
Domtar Helps Buyers Track Paper's Trail from Mill to Market
Domtar Corporation launched its “Paper Trail” online environmental tool Tuesday to let customers see the environmental impact of the paper they order and understand what it takes to make it. Actually, you don’t have to purchase paper to use the tool at www.domtarpapertrail.com. You can input the name of the Domtar product you’re considering and […]
Hungry? Try Volkswagens Edible Print Ad
Volkswagen is all about the unusual print ads lately. In Norway, the automaker recently offered test drives right inside a print ad. Now, VW South Africa has cooked up a lovely little ad you can eat—and placed it in Auto Trader magazine. “Eat the Road,” reads the copy. “Seriously, eat it.” The ingredients are listed […]
The Recycled Paper Water Container
Designer Andrea Ponti has created an interesting concept for the Milan Expo 2015. The Life is a water container, designed to be used for one day and then recycled again. Each one is made from natural cotton with a layer of recycled paper, free from toxic chemical ink and adhesives that can’t be recycled. It […]
