In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt is joined by Doug Laxdal to explore the fascinating world of print. They discuss the origin of The Gas Company's name and its award-winning history, Doug's journey into bookbinding, and the company's unique services. The conversation touches on maintaining client relationships and innovative projects like the Hellmann's Garlic Aioli and the "Unburnable Book" for Margaret Atwood's Handmaid's Tale. They delve into budgeting and shipping challenges, high-stakes architectural jobs, and creative print solutions. The episode concludes with a focus on the importance of creativity and a commitment to exploring diverse topics in future episodes.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:53 Doug Laxdal's Background and Company Overview

01:56 Award-Winning Projects

02:51 The Jack Diamond Book Project

09:59 Doug's Journey in the Printing Industry

15:00 Unique Projects and Clientele

24:27 The Hellman's Garlic Aioli Book

30:27 Innovative Garlic Ink Project

31:02 Behind the Scenes and Photography

31:51 Costing and Client Relationships

32:52 Challenges of Cross-Border Shipping

35:57 Award-Winning Projects

36:55 The Unburnable Book

41:16 Unique Board Game Project

43:52 Creative Bottle Labels

47:35 High-End Custom Printing

50:31 Experimental Inks and Techniques

55:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

To listen to the audio version of this podcast, click here.

The preceding content was provided by a contributor unaffiliated with Printing Impressions. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of Printing Impressions.