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Untappd took the lessons from their first virtual event and made the European event incrementally better.

We have seen consumer shifts over the last year to digital. COVID has accelerated the growth of e-commerce and forced events to go virtual. It is in times of challenge that some of the best innovations emerge.

As businesses reopen, they will require COVID safety signs and distancing dots. Richard Romano identifies some unique samples restaurants are likely to need.

Companies can go back to the way things were, sticking their head in the sand, or they can take the ideas of bespoke manufacturing, and bring it to a realization.

Inkjet technology opens the doors to new materials. Today designers can use almost any material to print on, even spaghetti.

Companies are continually streamlining. The coronavirus has required some operations to digitize and change quickly. We are now at the cusp of the automated and digitized supply chain, design to shelf.

To avoid print production problems here are 5 things to check before you send a design file to your printer.

One of 100 Summit celebrates packing design. This year’s winner focused on sustainability, personalization and innovation

Designers have a new tool with Inkjet technology. From personalized bottles to floorings & décor, and innovative materials has created new markets.

Richard Romano spoke with Dexter Johnson, author 5G in Signage Technology about the technology and the advantages of 5G and its potential applications in sign and display.

There samples of printing all around us. Taking a summer stroll down the main street I highlight examples of printed material that many may not be aware of.

For over a decade, marketers have been using the term omni-channel to describe branding campaigns that use a multitude of physical and digital touchpoints. Omni-channel campaigns include phone, direct mail, email, and other adverts.

Advances in wide-format and grand-format printing, a growing number of new substrates for indoor and outdoor signage, and the popularity of vehicle wraps and wall coverings mean that designers can now think big -so big that the sky is the only limit.

In part II of our discussion on threads and yarns, we discover how Twine’s on-demand dying technology works within an apparel and footwear workflow.

Twine Solutions, has developed technology that dyes polyester thread or yarn digitally, on-demand, changing how designers think about thread development.

We sit down with Goor Moshe, from TWINE to discuss how on-demand thread and yarn can change how apparel and textile companies think about their samples.

It may seem impossible to turn a multi-trillion-dollar textiles and apparel industry into a sustainable model, this past year did see some significant shifts. Here’s what it may mean for the future.

Learn the many ways people attempt to communicate color with one another and why some adjectives work and others fail. Learn why color companies need a color name and a color number and more.

Textile Manufacturing automation is accelerating but the remaining “last mile,” sewing, continues to be a barrier to re-shoring. There are some of efforts underway to automate sewing and can change the North American apparel manufacturing

Learn the many ways people attempt to communicate color with one another and why some adjectives work and others fail. Learn why color companies need a color name and a color number and more.

Design processes were already moving towards 3D and digital. Our Design Dash is for all designers to begin thinking of designing in 3D.

Design processes were already moving towards 3D and digital. Our Design Dash is for all designers to begin thinking of designing in 3D.

In another episode of structured color – we discuss the reasons behind a color name and color numbers and where the delineation happens.

How it affects our color perception and what designers need to know.

A great design can be produced accurately, efficiently, and cost-effectively. That is why we all need a basic understanding of the production supply chain.

Some of the most useful design tools are the tried and true ones. Five old school tools every designer should own.

Companies can go back to the way things were, sticking their head in the sand, or they can take the ideas of bespoke manufacturing, and bring it to a realization.

On-demand manufacturers are seeing increased demand, due to the pandemic along with a shift in the industry to manufacture more efficiency with sustainability.

UK-based Dresscode has taken a unique approach to wearable technology with their CashCuff is the world’s first smart payment shirt.

Inkjet technology opens the doors to new materials. Today designers can use almost any material to print on, even spaghetti.

Companies can go back to the way things were, sticking their head in the sand, or they can take the ideas of bespoke manufacturing, and bring it to a realization.

We look at how colorkarma and Gerber Technologies’ new PPE Matchmaking can help companies shift their businesses and find new revenue opportunities.

Join us as we chat with Cary Sherburne from WhatTheyThink, talking about AATCC’s digital textile event and the growing market and lessons learned from the past.

Companies are continually streamlining. The coronavirus has required some operations to digitize and change quickly. We are now at the cusp of the automated and digitized supply chain, design to shelf.

To avoid print production problems here are 5 things to check before you send a design file to your printer.

Working from home has its pros and cons. You can be productive or get very distracted. Read 5 tips to keep your sanity and thrive in your home office.

Ketty Pillet, VP of Marketing at Gerber Technology, discusses their Innovation Center in Manhattan, where designers and brands get live demos of their micro-factory.

One of 100 Summit celebrates packing design. This year’s winner focused on sustainability, personalization and innovation

Designers have a new tool with Inkjet technology. From personalized bottles to floorings & décor, and innovative materials has created new markets.

Color reference guides are an essential tool for designers but how did Pantone, Munsell, and CSI get started?

Debbie McKeegan’s technical team explains some of the most popular materials for athleisure and some tips on printing them digitally.

Adobe’s Mike Scrutton discusses Design to Print. This Photoshop plug-in helps creatives design, visualize and sell their designs, easily, with no inventory.

I had the chance to catch up with Mike Scrutton, from Adobe, in Dallas at PRINTING United to discuss Adobe’s Textile Designer Photoshop plug-in and how it helps textile, pattern and apparel designers.

When it comes to licensing your original designs, there are three basic ways to go about it. Each presents different and unique opportunities, as well as challenges.

Pressure on the environmental impact continues for textile and apparel companies. Sheep, Inc. is taking a creative approach towards carbon-neutral operations.

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Everyone’s eyes perceive color a little differently, which can make working with color a challenge. However, if you can find a common color language to communicate, the process becomes a whole lot easier.

Cary Sherburne, Senior Editor at WhatTheyThink, summarizing the key points of WTIN webinar on Smart Textiles for Fashion, Entertainment, and Lifestyle.

There samples of printing all around us. Taking a summer stroll down the main street I highlight examples of printed material that many may not be aware of.

In healthcare and pediatrics, the design of hospitals, patient rooms, and offices can positively or negatively impact patient attitudes and outcomes.

Designing in repeat is a unique skill. Though it is something that almost anyone can do(thanks to simple repeat applications), it often isn’t done well.

This year’s FESPA Global Print Expo in Munich was an explosion of digital printing.

Easter Egg Experiment Helps Teach about Color and Production, Learn how dyeing eggs can teach you about common design to production issues.

There are several color languages and picking the right one in a design file is critical to achieving the desired color in the final product. Knowing which color language to use depends on your application.

Color choices affect printing costs. To use color cost-effectively in design, consider inks, paper, substrates and number of colors.

We talk to Kristen Dettoni, founder of Design Pools on how she discusses color and color changes with her suppliers.

We visit with Frank Romano to learn about the History of Chromolithography

Brand managers, marketers, and designers must begin to consider how online grocery services impact the ultimate moment of truth.

The ‘grab and go’ shift in shopping has changed how brands need to think about their packaging design and how it looks on the shelf.

Untappd took the lessons from their first virtual event and made the European event incrementally better.

Stumped on what to get for the holidays? Let us help. Our Top 10 Gifts have ideas for designers, marketers, photographers and more.

Moving from analog to digital production brings some challenges to printers as the corrugated packaging market continues to expand.

We share the history of Halloween colors and why this mood board is such a challenge for suppliers.

We have seen consumer shifts over the last year to digital. COVID has accelerated the growth of e-commerce and forced events to go virtual. It is in times of challenge that some of the best innovations emerge.

A great design can be produced accurately, efficiently, and cost-effectively. That is why we all need a basic understanding of the production supply chain.

What’s the current state of digitally printed packaging? NAPCO gives us key insights with their latest research ‘Digital packaging: The Time is Now!’

We chat with Ryan Stanley from PVH about the digitization of the brand’s color palette and the value of partnerships between design teams and color and material groups.

In the past, creating a product was complex and had minimum orders. With Adobe’s Design to Print, you can create, sell, and earn from your art inside Photoshop.

Pat McGrew looks at some recent examples of label embellishments and explores how you can expand your business with these technology advancements.

Why does the color look different in a store then at home? Understanding color perception helps designers minimize color change.

Companies are continually streamlining. The coronavirus has required some operations to digitize and change quickly. We are now at the cusp of the automated and digitized supply chain, design to shelf.

With new information each day about COVID-19, it is time for designers to help life-science tell their story, and make a difference using visual storytelling.

With new information each day about COVID-19, it is time for designers to help life-science tell their story, and make a difference using visual storytelling.

To avoid print production problems here are 5 things to check before you send a design file to your printer.

10 things a designer should ask their printer before starting a project – colors, paper, proofing, finishing, services and more.

One of 100 Summit celebrates packing design. This year’s winner focused on sustainability, personalization and innovation

Designers have a new tool with Inkjet technology. From personalized bottles to floorings & décor, and innovative materials has created new markets.

Red has a strong, forceful impact on our brain and emotions, but why and how does one produce this the poisonous red.

Everyone has access to design tools; that doesn’t make everyone a smart designer. Creatives need to learn today’s technology to make themselves more valuable.

Color reference guides are an essential tool for designers but how did Pantone, Munsell, and CSI get started?

A recent visit to Sephora gave me an opportunity to get a male employee’s perspectives on packaging. It may surprise you.

I do a lot of branding work with clients and talking about color can be tricky. It’s important to get it right – from the brand logo to the product color to the packaging.

Stumped on what to get, that creative someone, for the holidays? Let us help. We have ten colorful, fun and inexpensive ideas for designers, marketers, photographers and more. As they say, fun for the whole family too.

Learn how marketers and designers can take advantage of the latest printing technologies while delivering designs print companies can accurately reproduce

Everyone’s eyes perceive color a little differently, which can make working with color a challenge. However, if you can find a common color language to communicate, the process becomes a whole lot easier.

Adding USPS Informed Delivery into direct mail campaigns can improve customer engagement, open rates and more. Learn how to design an Informed Delivery campaign

Red and blue don’t make violet. Red, green and blue make white, and the way we teach color needs to support the technology and world we live in. One of RGB and CMYK.

Packaging Innovations London 2019 highlights how digital print technology helps brands with smaller product runs, counterfeiting and engagement

Learn what factors can alter your color vision and perception of color, how to avoid them to make better decisions and approve designs faster.

I read a lot of packaging trend reports and commentary. One thing is clear – many different packaging trends are happening at the moment – it all depends on what market and industry you find you find yourself.

Color choices affect printing costs. To use color cost-effectively in design, consider inks, paper, substrates and number of colors.

Untappd took the lessons from their first virtual event and made the European event incrementally better.

Adobe Illustrator’s Color Themes can help marketers and graphic designers choose the right color scheme for direct mail and transactional printing.

We share the history of Halloween colors and why this mood board is such a challenge for suppliers.

Creating print-friendly PDFs ensures a smooth production process. But many factors can throw your design off track. Keep these tips in mind.

What’s the current state of digitally printed packaging? NAPCO gives us key insights with their latest research ‘Digital packaging: The Time is Now!’

Companies can go back to the way things were, sticking their head in the sand, or they can take the ideas of bespoke manufacturing, and bring it to a realization.

Companies can go back to the way things were, sticking their head in the sand, or they can take the ideas of bespoke manufacturing, and bring it to a realization.

A Chicago designer explores inkjet printing for a jewelry catalog and learns how paper and effects create stunning images and save on production costs.

Data, when used for marketing and design purposes, can increase customer engagement and responses. Learn how to design for variable data printing.

In the past, creating a product was complex and had minimum orders. With Adobe’s Design to Print, you can create, sell, and earn from your art inside Photoshop.

Bills, statements, privacy notices…Why designers should care about compliance documents. Its more profitable then you think.

Pat McGrew looks at some recent examples of label embellishments and explores how you can expand your business with these technology advancements.

Design files are complex and need to be packaged correctly to avoid errors. Use these guidelines to prepare Adobe files for print production.

Direct mail marketing is a great way to engage clients and customers, but creatives should be conscious of the postal rules design requirements. Here are our top mail design tips.

To avoid print production problems here are 5 things to check before you send a design file to your printer.

We all hate to see poorly designed mail when we know it can be so much better… with a better response rate.

I do a lot of branding work with clients and talking about color can be tricky. It’s important to get it right – from the brand logo to the product color to the packaging.

Learn how marketers and designers can take advantage of the latest printing technologies while delivering designs print companies can accurately reproduce

Adding USPS Informed Delivery into direct mail campaigns can improve customer engagement, open rates and more. Learn how to design an Informed Delivery campaign

Design processes were already moving towards 3D and digital. Our Design Dash is for all designers to begin thinking of designing in 3D.

Design processes were already moving towards 3D and digital. Our Design Dash is for all designers to begin thinking of designing in 3D.

I come from a printing background, developed over time after graduation, where I was skilled in both design and PostScript — the language that produced digital designs on printers. It was the ’90s, where digital printing was in its infancy.