By Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress When the medium chosen to display a work of art becomes a work of art itself, something special has occurred. This is the case for artist Wendy Paton’s limited-edition photobook Flight. Boldly displaying Paton’s undeniably striking photogram-style images, the book is an accordion-style masterpiece as stunning as Paton’s photos. Designed … [Read more...] about Flights of Fancy: Accordion Book Soars to New Heights
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A Little Taste of Honey
By Lara Copeland, contributing editor, PostPress One of the greatest pollinators on the planet, the honeybee, is known for its production of not only wax but, more importantly, honey. The sweet treat has been treasured by humans for centuries. Capital Bee Company, based in Savannah, Georgia, is known for its rare, single varietal mono-floral honeys. Sourcing local honey in … [Read more...] about A Little Taste of Honey
Unique Book Design for University Report
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor, PostPress The idiomatic expression “opening doors” means to create opportunities for advancement, whether in one’s career, education or other aspirations. At Belmont University, a private Christian university located next to what’s been dubbed Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee, “opening doors” is the phrase the university used to title … [Read more...] about Unique Book Design for University Report
Behrmann Printing Company’s Fair Lane Invitation
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor, PostPress While war was raging across much of Europe in 1915, work on Fair Lane – Henry and Clara Ford’s 15th and final home, spanning 31,000 sq. ft on 1,300 acres – was completed. Credited with revolutionizing American manufacturing, Henry Ford often was quoted as saying, “Competition is the lifeblood of industry.” The visionary sought … [Read more...] about Behrmann Printing Company’s Fair Lane Invitation
Interactive Christmas: MCD Updates the Classic Advent Calendar
by Brittany Willes, contributing writer, PostPress Christmas is all about traditions – the decorations, the carols and, of course, the advent calendars. This past Christmas, specialty finisher MCD, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, opted to take the traditional advent calendar and give it a modern twist. “We always look for something new or unique – as do our clients,” remarked Brad … [Read more...] about Interactive Christmas: MCD Updates the Classic Advent Calendar
A Carton that Conveys a Message from Studio On Fire
By Lara Copeland, contributing editor PostPress For thousands of years, humans across several civilizations have cultivated cannabis, and the controversy surrounding the plant is just as ancient. In the spring of 1909, along the central coast of California, William “Bull” Lowell started growing what he called Indian Hemp (since the term “marijuana” was relatively unknown by … [Read more...] about A Carton that Conveys a Message from Studio On Fire
Magic in the Cards: Foil Graphics Celebrates the Holidays with Special Christmas Card
By Brittany Willes, contributing editor PostPress Bing Crosby may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but most designers and decorators would agree that Christmas is all about the bright, cheerful colors. It simply wouldn’t be the holiday season without a decadent array of red, gold, silver, blue and, yes, a little white. All of these traditional Christmas colors can be found … [Read more...] about Magic in the Cards: Foil Graphics Celebrates the Holidays with Special Christmas Card
Devilish Design – 13 Devils Business Cards
by Brittany Willes, contributing editor PostPress Everyone knows the old adage: the devil is in the details. This was especially true when it came to designing business cards for 13 Devils, a Poland-based company focused on design and conceptual ideas for entertainment and creative industries like television, film and gaming, as well as for cosplay community and other … [Read more...] about Devilish Design – 13 Devils Business Cards
RIT Students Create More Than A Box for Print Panther
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor PostPress Based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Print Panther focuses on creating high-quality, design-led print solutions for a wide client base – including real estate, healthcare and everything in between – all of which are looking to elevate brand status through elegant printed materials. Recently, Print Panther President Christine … [Read more...] about RIT Students Create More Than A Box for Print Panther
Go Big and Go Gold – PBS Wins with Unique Binding
by Brittany Willes, contributing editor PostPress “Georgetown is a big idea, with a big future,” declared real estate development company Anthem Properties Group, Vancouver, British Columbia. Located in the heart of Surrey City Center, Georgetown is one of Anthem’s latest residential developments. In order to appropriately convey just how big Georgetown’s future is, Anthem … [Read more...] about Go Big and Go Gold – PBS Wins with Unique Binding