'Textured' Iron Cross Modification: 60-Second Fold of the Week
This week, we're sharing a clever modified Iron Cross format that was sent to us by a longtime viewer.
The piece supports a capital campaign for San Francisco State University, and features shortened panels that, when combined, create a layered texture and an interesting opening experience. It's a must-see!
How was the 'Textured' Iron Cross Modification produced?
Folding Style: Modified Iron Cross
Client: San Francisco State University
Size: Folded 5.75x5.75˝/Flat: 14x14˝
Paper: ~80-lb. Coated Cover
Finishing: Diecut/Score, Insert, Hand Fold
Budget Rating: Moderate
Trish Witkowski is Chief Folding Fanatic at the online community foldfactory.com. She holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design and a master of science degree in Graphic Arts Publishing from Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Printing Management and Sciences (now the School of Print Media).
An award-winning designer, Trish held the position of creative director for a Baltimore-based agency for six years, and has taught design and desktop publishing at the college level. She has a specialized expertise in the area of folding and is the creator of the FOLDRite™ system, a 2004 GATF InterTech™ Technology Award winner.
Trish frequently publishes articles for graphic arts industry publications, and has written three books on the topic of folding: A Field Guide to Folding, Folding for the Graphic Arts: A Teacher's Handbook, and FOLD: The Professional's Guide to Folding.
