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Featured Project: Open Kitchen

To help launch this creative new cooking startup, Art Director Chris Brown designed a multi-touchpoint direct mail campaign complete with sign-up incentives, referral incentives, and personalization through variable data.

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The Designer’s Guide to Inkjet, 3rd Edition

The Designer’s Guide to Inkjet, 3rd Edition

Inkjet success starts with design. This must-have resource covers everything from understanding inkjet media and inks to file preparation and design software settings for inkjet. Download the e-book for free.

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An Interview with Graphic Designer Aurelia Tauscher About the New Dots + Pixels Mini Mag

INKJET INSIGHTS

An Interview with Graphic Designer Aurelia Tauscher About the New Dots + Pixels Mini Mag

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Ask Your Print Provider for These Kinds of Samples to Better Understand Their Inkjet Capabilities

INKJET INSIGHTS

Ask Your Print Provider for These Kinds of Samples to Better Understand Their Inkjet Capabilities

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LEARN: Understanding the Common File Types Used in Adobe InDesign

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Understanding the Common File Types Used in Adobe InDesign

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LEARN: Web-Fed vs. Sheetfed: What’s the Difference Between These Two Types of Inkjet Presses

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Web-Fed vs. Sheetfed: What’s the Difference Between These Two Types of Inkjet Presses

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LEARN: An Interview with Rachel Breeden, Founder of Circa 78 Designs

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LEARN: An Interview with Rachel Breeden, Founder of Circa 78 Designs

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Project Spotlight: Writing the Book On Inkjet Innovation

MAGAZINES

Project Spotlight: Writing the Book On Inkjet Innovation

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Project Spotlight: thINK 2025 Executive Planner

MAGAZINES

Project Spotlight: thINK 2025 Executive Planner

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Project Spotlight: Commemorating 10 Years of thINK Ahead

BOOKS

Project Spotlight: Commemorating 10 Years of thINK Ahead

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LEARN: Inkjet vs. Offset vs. Toner: What to Know About These Types of Commercial Presses

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Inkjet vs. Offset vs. Toner: What to Know About These Types of Commercial Presses

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LEARN: A Look at Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year

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LEARN: A Look at Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year

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LEARN: How to Import a PDF into Adobe InDesign

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LEARN: How to Import a PDF into Adobe InDesign

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Project Spotlight: How These Movies Inspired Interactive Holiday Greetings

MAIL

Project Spotlight: How These Movies Inspired Interactive Holiday Greetings

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LEARN: How to Change Text Case in Adobe InDesign

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LEARN: How to Change Text Case in Adobe InDesign

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LEARN: How Direct Mail Can Help Companies Reduce Operational Costs

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LEARN: How Direct Mail Can Help Companies Reduce Operational Costs

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Project Spotlight: Using Augmented Reality to Send Readers on a Wild Duck Chase

BOOKS

Project Spotlight: Using Augmented Reality to Send Readers on a Wild Duck Chase

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LEARN: Predicting 2025 Trends in Direct Mail

MAIL

LEARN: Predicting 2025 Trends in Direct Mail

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LEARN: What You Need to Know About Bleeds for Inkjet Print

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: What You Need to Know About Bleeds for Inkjet Print

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LEARN: Why Inkjet is a More Sustainable Print Technology

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Why Inkjet is a More Sustainable Print Technology

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LEARN: 4 Tips for Designing and Printing Stickers

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LEARN: 4 Tips for Designing and Printing Stickers

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Project Spotlight: A Swag Pack that Rewards and Inspires

MAIL

Project Spotlight: A Swag Pack that Rewards and Inspires

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LEARN: What is Large Format Print?

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LEARN: What is Large Format Print?

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Project Spotlight: How Print Can Be a Vital Tool in Strengthening Customer Loyalty

MAIL

Project Spotlight: How Print Can Be a Vital Tool in Strengthening Customer Loyalty

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Project Spotlight: Capturing the Essence of a Digital Community with thINK Forward

MAGAZINES

Project Spotlight: Capturing the Essence of a Digital Community with thINK Forward

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LEARN: How to Choose a Print Service Provider

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: How to Choose a Print Service Provider

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Print Design Technique: Bringing Photos to Life 

INKJET INSIGHTS

Print Design Technique: Bringing Photos to Life 

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LEARN: How to Avoid Oversaturation When Designing with Large Blocks of Color

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LEARN: How to Avoid Oversaturation When Designing with Large Blocks of Color

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Project Spotlight: A Stunning Course Catalog for An Interactive Online Academy

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: A Stunning Course Catalog for An Interactive Online Academy

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LEARN: Prepped for Print: What to Consider When Packaging Design Files for Production

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Prepped for Print: What to Consider When Packaging Design Files for Production

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LEARN: What is a Tint Book?

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: What is a Tint Book?

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Project Spotlight: An Innovative Approach to Showcasing Inkjet Paper

INKJET INSIGHTS

Project Spotlight: An Innovative Approach to Showcasing Inkjet Paper

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LEARN: How to Configure Your Color Settings in Adobe Bridge

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: How to Configure Your Color Settings in Adobe Bridge

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LEARN: How to Ensure Accurate Color Matching On Inkjet

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: How to Ensure Accurate Color Matching On Inkjet

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LEARN: All About Text: How to Ensure Legible Typography in Inkjet

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: All About Text: How to Ensure Legible Typography in Inkjet

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Project Spotlight: Showcasing the Next Generation of Inkjet Designers

MAGAZINES

Project Spotlight: Showcasing the Next Generation of Inkjet Designers

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LEARN: Dots vs. Drops: A Glossary of Common Ink Terminology

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Dots vs. Drops: A Glossary of Common Ink Terminology

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LEARN: What to Know About Applying Image Filters in Adobe Photoshop

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: What to Know About Applying Image Filters in Adobe Photoshop

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Project Spotlight: Writing the Book on Digital Print Efficiency

MAIL

Project Spotlight: Writing the Book on Digital Print Efficiency

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Project Spotlight: The Age of iQuarius Tour Hits the Road

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: The Age of iQuarius Tour Hits the Road

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LEARN: The Importance of Image Resolution in Creating High-Quality Print

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: The Importance of Image Resolution in Creating High-Quality Print

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LEARN: Why Image File Formats Matter

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Why Image File Formats Matter

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LEARN: Back to Basics: How to Ensure Outstanding Color Quality with Inkjet

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Back to Basics: How to Ensure Outstanding Color Quality with Inkjet

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Project Spotlight: How Augmented Reality in Print Helped Readers Choose a New Adventure

BOOKS

Project Spotlight: How Augmented Reality in Print Helped Readers Choose a New Adventure

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LEARN: Beyond the Sheet: What Other Materials Are Compatible with Digital Inkjet

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Beyond the Sheet: What Other Materials Are Compatible with Digital Inkjet

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LEARN: What to Know About Coatings for Inkjet Print

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: What to Know About Coatings for Inkjet Print

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LEARN: What Are Color Profiles and Why Do They Matter?

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: What Are Color Profiles and Why Do They Matter?

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LEARN: Why Designers Should Think About Finishes at the Beginning

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Why Designers Should Think About Finishes at the Beginning

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LEARN: Inkjet vs. Digital Toner: Which Press is Best for Commercial Print Needs

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Inkjet vs. Digital Toner: Which Press is Best for Commercial Print Needs

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Project Spotlight: A Bold Postcard to Announce the New Canon ProStream 3000 Series

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: A Bold Postcard to Announce the New Canon ProStream 3000 Series

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Project Spotlight: How Personalization and Variation Brought Extra Cheer to Holiday Mailers

MAIL

Project Spotlight: How Personalization and Variation Brought Extra Cheer to Holiday Mailers

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LEARN: A Guide for Understanding Common Paper Terms

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: A Guide for Understanding Common Paper Terms

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LEARN: What Designers Should Know About Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Print

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: What Designers Should Know About Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Print

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Project Spotlight: A Journal Designed to Help Users Explore and Discover

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: A Journal Designed to Help Users Explore and Discover

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LEARN: Inkjet vs. Offset: How to Specify the Best Press for Your Design

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Inkjet vs. Offset: How to Specify the Best Press for Your Design

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LEARN: How to Prepare Variable Images for Print

MARKETING COLLATERAL

LEARN: How to Prepare Variable Images for Print

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Project Spotlight: How Augmented Reality Let Fans of a Beloved Children’s Book Series Choose the Next Adventure

BOOKS

Project Spotlight: How Augmented Reality Let Fans of a Beloved Children’s Book Series Choose the Next Adventure

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LEARN: CMYK: The Recipe for Quality Color

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LEARN: CMYK: The Recipe for Quality Color

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Project Spotlight: The iX Experience

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: The iX Experience

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Typography and Font Best Practices for Inkjet

INKJET INSIGHTS

Typography and Font Best Practices for Inkjet

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10 Questions Designers Should Be Asking Their Printers

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10 Questions Designers Should Be Asking Their Printers

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Project Spotlight: How Real Life Inspired A Sequel To A Popular Augmented Reality Children’s Book

BOOKS

Project Spotlight: How Real Life Inspired A Sequel To A Popular Augmented Reality Children’s Book

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LEARN: Inserts, Perforations, and Fun Folds: Thinking Outside the Box With Your Form Factor

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Inserts, Perforations, and Fun Folds: Thinking Outside the Box With Your Form Factor

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LEARN: Before Your Design Goes to Print: A Checklist

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Before Your Design Goes to Print: A Checklist

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Project Spotlight: An Executive Planner to Help Chart a Course for a Productive Year

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: An Executive Planner to Help Chart a Course for a Productive Year

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LEARN: How to Integrate Voice Assistants and Smart Home  Devices with Direct Mail

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: How to Integrate Voice Assistants and Smart Home  Devices with Direct Mail

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LEARN: How the Paper You Choose Affects Your Color Gamut

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: How the Paper You Choose Affects Your Color Gamut

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Project Spotlight: An Illustrated Brochure That Captures the Power of Travel and Adventure

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: An Illustrated Brochure That Captures the Power of Travel and Adventure

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LEARN: Designing An Advantage: The Inkjet Vocabulary Cheat Sheet

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Designing An Advantage: The Inkjet Vocabulary Cheat Sheet

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Project Spotlight: thINK Ahead Signage: Finding Your Way in Style 

EXHIBITION & SIGNAGE

Project Spotlight: thINK Ahead Signage: Finding Your Way in Style 

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LEARN: Designing High-ROI Direct Mail: 5 Ways to Increase Conversions

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Designing High-ROI Direct Mail: 5 Ways to Increase Conversions

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LEARN: How to Create a Custom QR Code in InDesign

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LEARN: How to Create a Custom QR Code in InDesign

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Project Spotlight: An Editorial Approach Helps Demonstrate Current Trends in Direct Mail

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: An Editorial Approach Helps Demonstrate Current Trends in Direct Mail

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LEARN: Why Choose Inkjet for Direct Mail

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Why Choose Inkjet for Direct Mail

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LEARN: Why Choose Inkjet for Book Publishing

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Why Choose Inkjet for Book Publishing

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Project Spotlight: Setting Sail in Style with Full-Color, Personalized Print Marketing

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: Setting Sail in Style with Full-Color, Personalized Print Marketing

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Project Spotlight: How Digital Inkjet Helps Reimagine the Possibilities in Print

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: How Digital Inkjet Helps Reimagine the Possibilities in Print

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LEARN: It All Started with a Camera

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: It All Started with a Camera

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LEARN: What is Production Inkjet

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: What is Production Inkjet

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Project Spotlight: The Power of Print

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: The Power of Print

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LEARN: Why Choose Inkjet for Commercial Print

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Why Choose Inkjet for Commercial Print

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LEARN: Why Choose Inkjet for Customer Communications

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LEARN: Why Choose Inkjet for Customer Communications

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Project Spotlight: Seeds4Growth

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: Seeds4Growth

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Project Spotlight: thINK 2022 Planner

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: thINK 2022 Planner

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WATCH: Direct Mail Video

MARKETING COLLATERAL

WATCH: Direct Mail Video

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WATCH: Point of Purchase Video

MARKETING COLLATERAL

WATCH: Point of Purchase Video

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Project Spotlight: Open Kitchen

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: Open Kitchen

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LEARN: Designing for Inkjet: Which Image File Format is Best?

INKJET INSIGHTS

LEARN: Designing for Inkjet: Which Image File Format is Best?

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WATCH: Publishing Video

BOOKS

WATCH: Publishing Video

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Project Spotlight: Canon Commercial Mailer

MAIL

Project Spotlight: Canon Commercial Mailer

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Project Spotlight: ProStream Catalog

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: ProStream Catalog

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Project Spotlight: Apollo Auto

MARKETING COLLATERAL

Project Spotlight: Apollo Auto

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Project Spotlight: Apollo The Spacedog

BOOKS

Project Spotlight: Apollo The Spacedog

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