• 139. Designer's Guide To Print Production - Part 1

  • Jul 16 2024
  • Length: 49 mins
  • Podcast

139. Designer's Guide To Print Production - Part 1

  • Summary

  • Today on the Design and Prosper Podcast, we’re diving into the world of print! If you’re a designer, chances are you’ll need to send a file to print at some point, even in this digital world.

    It can be daunting if you’re not familiar with the ins and outs of the print world, but you’re in luck because you get to tap into the minds of two experienced designers who have sent hundreds of projects off to print. We’re here to share our best tips with you so that print & production goes as smoothly as possible.

    In part 1 of this series we cover the different types of printing, how to choose the right printer and print process, managing budgets and so much more.

    With love
    Kris & Donna xo


    00:00 Introduction to print and production
    02:04 Why print knowledge is essential for designers
    08:51 Understanding print methods: offset, digital and letterpress
    09:36 Offset printing (and why it's our favourite)
    21:08 Digital printing
    26:08 Letterpress
    32:07 Choosing the right print method
    36:23 How to choose a printer
    37:36 Key questions for printers
    43:38 Environmental practices in printing
    46:37 payment and communication with printers


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