Beyond Design: Special Printing Effects & Their Application puts tactile knowledge directly in the reader's hands — combining real-world examples from leading designers with physical samples of each printing method, so the differences between techniques can be seen and felt, not just described.
About This Book
Print finishing is one of the least-documented disciplines in graphic and communication design, yet its decisions — between foil and varnish, between thermochromic ink and conventional offset — fundamentally alter how an object is perceived and handled. This book addresses that gap by working through a wide range of special printing effects with in-depth process descriptions and examples drawn from practising designers. What distinguishes it from comparable references is the inclusion of hands-on print samples bound into the book itself, allowing direct comparison between techniques across different materials. Essential for graphic designers, print producers, and anyone specifying or commissioning printed work at a level where finish matters.
Key Features
- 272 pages of real-world printed examples with in-depth process descriptions across a wide range of materials and techniques
- Bound-in hands-on samples of each printing method for direct tactile comparison
- Published by Gingko Press
What You'll Discover
- How hot stamping with metallic foils is applied across different substrates, with examples demonstrating its range and limitations
- The properties and applications of thermochromic inks, which shift in response to ambient heat — a technique with distinct implications for packaging and interactive print design
- The full breadth of special printing effects available to designers, examined through the actual work of some of the world's most recognised practitioners
- How to evaluate and compare finishing techniques through physical sample references rather than photographic reproduction alone
About the Author
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Specifications
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 272
- Dimensions: 18 x 23 cm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781584237815
- Publisher: Gingko Press
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Graphic designers, art directors, print producers, and design students who need a practical, hands-on reference for specifying and understanding special printing effects and finishing techniques.