Mohawk Fine Papers is embracing the technology often blamed for reducing demand for paper. Mohawk is buying smaller companies and making other investments to tailor new products to digital printing.
In dollar terms: Mohawk paper sells at an average of $2,500 a ton. The company can charge four times as much for the same amount of a digital-ready material (synthetics such as vinyl or polyester, which Mohawk coats, enabling its customers to print on it).
Michelle Yang, Ben Graham and Steve Watson from Seattle-based design firm Turnstyle, created an identity and corresponding stationery system that is not only graphically memorable, but also sports a tactile memorability—all while oozing sophistication.
This week, Sabine Lenz, from PaperSpecs, highlights a wedding invitation line from RoxyLou Design + Press in North Attleboro, MA. A flowing engraved script; a tender pink, gold and yellow palette; romantic curling tendrils and tiny butterflies make up this beautiful invitation.
Mama's Sauce, a boutique letterpress and silkscreen print shop in Orlando, FL, designed this fun and interactive 2013 calendar craft kit. Printed on French Paper in Construction Nightshift Blue, this piece was designed for the hands-on personality.
So how would a designer drill down to the core identity for a dental design firm? Take a look at this week's video from Sabine Lenz to find out.
The paper industry as a whole has made some strides towards sustainability, but we’ve still got a long road to travel. We should have an honest conversation about the key metrics to determine how to make and use the most environmentally responsible paper. Collaborative efforts will achieve the best results.
National Geographic demonstrated a good model for collaboration and deserves recognition for committing to a process that was
This invitation grabbed our attention here at PaperSpecs. Red wines are the theme of the evening, and the letters R-E-D figure as the prominent design element in a clever marriage of the word and the color.
The best design reflects the culture of its time. And that's what I love about this invitation for the annual Luminocity Gala 2012, which is known for being a fashion-forward event. Drawing inspiration from the fashion forecast, the designers incorporated trending colors and styles.
Spanish magazine Revista Cruce, is gorgeous from the first of its 44 pages to the last. The variety of papers used in the magazine work together seamlessly—conveying the personality of the publication, enhancing the stories and bringing out the best in photographs.
The package that you are about to view from the www.paperspecsgallery.com team is a clear example of how "less is more." The bold black type on bright yellow stock screams strength and detail awareness, and conveys a simple, clear identity that oozes trust.
