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Summer reading list 2019: Graphic design books

Summer reading list 2019: Graphic design books

We had fun compiling this last year so we thought we’d pull together a new summer reading list of great graphic design books for 2019. Enjoy! A Smile in the Mind: Witty Thinking in Graphic Design The examples Beryl McAlhone and David Stuart use in this playful book...

Tutorial: How to package an InDesign File

Tutorial: How to package an InDesign File

When working with a commercial printer, it’s vital for a designer to learn how to package an InDesign file to gather all of the links and fonts used in their design. Luckily, InDesign’s Package function makes this task much easier than manually collecting all the...

Letterpress basics: Foil Stamping

Letterpress basics: Foil Stamping

Foil stamping is a process that uses a die that has been engraved with an image of the desired design to be stamped. The die comes in contact with the foil and transfers a thin layer of the film onto the surface. As the die is heated, the adhesive on the back of the...

Brochures 101: Tips for your next trifold

Brochures 101: Tips for your next trifold

Brochures are a staple in the business toolkit. When you need communicate specific and detailed information with clients, the trifold brochure is a go-to. Its folded design can create natural breaks, making it easy to organize material clearly for the reader. White...

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