Print Production Inspirations

Via Generation Press, UK.

Being print designers, it is important to find inspiration for the production of print projects. This is because, mainly, we like to "wows" the clients with terms like hot-stamping, embossing matted varnish or diecuts. This is because print materials and processes are very important part of design as it determine the feel and look of the medium which carries the message to our intended audience. Here are three of my favorite sources of inspirations:

"Lost and Found" Auction Catalog by Wright and Thirst via FPO

Foreign Policy 2009 Calendar by Singapore's Foreign Policy Design Group via FPO

For Print Only (FPO) is a division of a growing design network called Underconsideration, co-founded by Armin Vit, formerly of Pentagram. FPO not only highlight good print production, it details the production specification of each design project it highlights. FPO is, also, a sister site of other great blogs such as Brand New and Speak Up.

Design Miami by MadeThought via Graphic Exchange

Suite 88 identity by Paprika via Graphic Exchange

Graphic Exchange is without a doubt one of the best site dedicated to showcasing the best print projects around the world. Curated by French designer, Fabien Barral, GE is probably the one-stop shop where I steal my ideas get my inspirations for print production among other things.

Via Generation Press.

Generation Press is a printer based in the UK who does very impressive projects with very impressive clients and they showcase them in a blog format unlike most other printers I know. That means they are kind enough to share useful information about their projects which then can apply to our own.

There are other nice websites, such as behance.net and ffffound, which you can find print production inspirations from. However, these are my favorite. Feel free to share yours.