Design for Print

Whilst reading books on design for print it immediately became evident as to how many aspects needed to be considered from a designers perspective. As a result I aimed to focus in on what I found a particular interest in, this being print finishes and techniques that give a tangible quality to a given piece of design and really make you want to touch it.

As the presentation had a limitation of 5 minutes, I selected to research the following:

- Foil Blocking
- Embossing & Debossing
- Varnishing & Spot Varnishing
- Half Toning
- Perforation
- Die Cutting

All of the above I aim to achieve a complete and informed knowledge upon via applying myself throughout this module. This includes researching, trying, testing and experimenting.

FOIL BLOCKING:


image credit: The Consult • http://www.theconsult.com/

EMBOSSING & DEBOSSING:


image credit: Ruiz • http://www.ruizcompany.com/

VARNISHING & SPOT VARNISHING:


image credit: Commune • http://www.commune-inc.jp/

HALF TONING:


image credit: Commune • http://www.commune-inc.jp/

PERFORATION:


image credit: Established • http://www.establishednyc.com/

DIE CUTTING:


image credit: Widgets and Stone • http://widgetsandstone.com/

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