A Guide to Popular Printing Techniques

In college in Waterford, Ireland, one of our class projects was called “Techniques.” The brief was to become familiar with every printing technique we could and show them through physical pieces. It was a fun project. However, when you leave school, you don’t always get the chance to work with these really amazing printing techniques or even figure them into your budget, but what I will talk about in this guide are popular and affordable. Consider them in your next print project! Note: I will be using a few print design terminologies here, and if you’re unfamiliar with some of these terms, you can get up to speed by reading my guide on preparing your work for print. Embossing/Debossing Embossing and dembossing are similar processes that create a different result. Embossing produces a raised impression on your paper stock, while debossing creates a depressed impression. Things to remember when designing for a piece that includes embossing/debossing: From Amanda Woodward found on Flickr. Foil

38 Business Cards of Designers In The Community The business card is a part of a designer's promotion tool. Whether we're meeting our potential client for the first time or introducing our design service to new people, we can always try to win their heart by using a well-designed business card. If the client were already impressed by our portfolio then we should double the impression by giving a beautiful business card. Perhaps the beautifully designed business card could encourage the client into contacting us. As inspiration, this time we have collected some examples of business card designs. PS: You may also want to take a look at some of the designer creative workstations too! Showcase of Awe-Inspiring Designers' Business Cards Michela Chiucini Michela Chiucini is a freelance web designer and lives in Viareggio, Tuscany. Guomundur Bjarni Sigurosson (Gummisig) Gummisig is a freelance professional web designer for over eight years with satisfied clients world wide. Linh Pham Linh Pham is a web, print and identity designer.

36 Cool Business Cards You Should’ve Seen at DzineBlog Learn how to earn $125 or more per hour as a freelancer - Click Here Looking for hosting?. We recommend MediaTemple for web hosting. Use Code MTLOVESDESIGN for 20% off This Article is continuation of one my post 27 Creative business cards you should’ve seen In a company where the visual identity became essential, these creations make it possible to make the difference. Here is a collection of cool Business Cards to inspire you, About brantwilson Brant Wilson is a staff writer for the DesignMag network.

QR Code Resume Makes Your Embossed Paper Look Lame Prepare to feel really inadequate about your chosen resume font. This dude has fashioned a custom QR code resume that is sure to break up the monotony of any HR person's day. Made by Victor Petit — who was looking for an internship but recently scored one — this resume is reminiscent of band Cassius's video and accompanying app [iTunes link] for "I Love You So." It features a QR code in the middle of a picture of a face (on the back of a printed resume) that unlocks a video of the missing mouth on your phone. "I realized during my previous job search that getting an interview at a communication agency is the hardest part of the process," says Petit. We're not sure what exactly Petit's skills are from the video alone — it has no sound — aside from being extremely awesome.

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