Printing is a process for reproducing text and images using a master form or template. As a social media to convey messages, it brings us news and knowledge. And as designers using print finishes more often, it draws us attention to the aesthetic attraction.
This book features almost 150 pieces of creative works that with special effects to convey designers’ ideas and enthusiasm in printing industry. The techniques are explained in 3 sections, separately brief introduction of printing history, categories of printing technology and showcases of the printing art. Among them, various crafts are woven in the making processes, such as cutting, printing and varnishing, embossing and folding, UV ink, thermography printing, screen printing, foil stamping, fluorescent ink, etc. It embarks upon a wonderful journey of distinctive design and surprising creativity and will be a valuable guide to print design. It will be a remarkable source of inspiration for people in graphic design and printing effects field.