This week's guest is Diego Marini. He is a Co-Founder, Creative Director, and Designer from Yummy Colours out of New York. Although he is located in Copenhagen.  Diego loves books. To put it lightly. During client meetings, he's been known to ask "Can't we do a book"? And with a drive like that, he has had the opportunity to help bring some absolute gems to life.  In this episode, we dive into the design, creative direction, and behind-the-scenes production of two beautiful coffee table books. One for Sophy Holland, and the other for the Statue of Liberty. Be sure to check the links below to have a peek.  The Yummy Colours team continues to put together amazing print pieces that help bring their client's goals and visions to life. Legends over there.  Another gem of an episode for the designers and print lovers out there. Check out all the links below!! Statue of Liberty Book Images: CLICK HERE Sophy Holland Book Images: CLICK HERE Yummy Colours Website: CLICK HERE Yummy Colours Instagram: CLICK HERE Print Design Mastery 7-day FREE trial Get it HERE. Print Design Summit Waitlist: SIGN UP HERE Print Design Academy on YouTube: HERE

My guest on this episode is Tony Diaz from Industry Print Shop out of Austin Texas. If you haven't heard of Industry, where have you been!? I call this episode, story time with Tony.  In this episode, we talk about: how Industry started and came to be. how he became "The Merch Guy" some of the important projects that helped Industry grow. Flatstock at SXSW and what it meant for Tony. a workshop at Nike HQ. print projects that went sideways and what happened. projects that Tony is the most proud of. the transition from doing the printing to a business owner leadership role. tough times in the history of Industry. what is really fulfilling for Tony in this stage of his life. and soo soo much more.  Tony is an awesome human and is full of stories that help you to learn from his mistakes, successes, and experiences. You can really feel the genuine joy from him coaching creatives through stories and community.  THE LINKS Industry Print Shop Website: CLICK HERE FREE Print Ready Files Checklist: Download here FREE Craft Beer Label Design Guide: Get it HERE. Print Design Academy on YouTube: CLICK HERE International Print Day: CLICK HERE Print Across America: CLICK HERE

This week's guest is Connie Lui. She is a Partner, Creative Director, and Designer from Yummy Colours out of New York.  I saw an Instagram post that Yummy Colours shared featuring their most recent Concept of the Year print piece, Dear Future. Turns out it was their third year in a row producing the Contept of the Year projects. And we get to hear stories about how all three projects were brought to life.  From the first Issue and why they decided to bring it to life, the second issue and stories of incredible collaboration at scale, to the most recent issue and how the multi-layer unique effects came to life! Another gem of an episode for the designers and print lovers out there. Check out all the links below!! Concept of the Year Images: CLICK HERE Yummy Colours Website: CLICK HERE Yummy Colours Instagram: CLICK HERE FREE Craft Beer Label Design Guide: Get it HERE. FREE Print Ready Files Checklist: Download here Print Design Academy on YouTube: HERE

A rare solo episode with Dave Hopkins, Founder of Print Design Academy and host of the Print Design Podcast. They say we are in a recession and it is going to get worse...so what can you do so that it sucks less? After seeing what happened in the design and print worlds during Covid, I have put together 3 things I think ALL Graphic Designers should do to prepare for any sort of economic uncertainty. FREE DOWNLOAD HERE - Print Ready Files Checklist Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE

This episode features us, Dave and Gabby, breaking down the Print Design Summit.  We share our expectations, actual results, our wins, our fails, lessons learned, how we feel it went, and answer the big question...will there be a Print Design Summit in 2024? FREE Guide to Craft Beer Label Design: Download it here FREE Print Ready Files Checklist: Download here Learn Print Design on YouTube: Watch HERE

This week's guest is Jonny Black from TOOOT. Also known as The Office of Ordinary Things out of San Francisco California.  This episode is literally years in the making. So you better like it. Kidding, I know you will.  During this episode, we are doing a deep dive into the D+K Printing promotional project. This project is an experience. It's got great print, textures, and tear strips to please your need to play with things.  We also talk about Apple Packaging, Sustainability, and Granola Packaging project from Jonny's early design days.  This is a fun one! TOOOT on IG: HERE TOOOT Website: HERE FREE Craft Beer Label Design Guide: Get it HERE. FREE Print Ready Files Checklist: Download here Print Design Academy on YouTube: HERE

This week's guest is Mackenzie Brookshire. She is the Creative Director from Landscape out of Oakland, CA. @thisislandscape During this episode, we talk about drawing sunshines, Koolaid points, Cereal Packaging, and more! Our deep dive is into a project she worked on for Cookma, a meal delivery service and product line for growing families. The print and packaging they created is bright, welcoming, and just makes you feel good when you see it. Really enjoyed this conversation with Mackenzie and I know you will too.  THE LINKS: Landscape Website Landscape Instagram Cookma - Design Work DOG - A project space Print Design Summit - Get Front of the Line HERE Print Design Academy YouTube Print Design Academy Instagram FREE Print Ready Files Checklist Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert at print design - CLICK HERE

This week's guest is Dan Gretta. He is a designer and illustrator who has been putting out incredibly detailed work for Cigar Bands, Cigar Packaging, high-end spirits, and more. During this episode we are doing a deep dive into his work for Dapper Cigars which includes cigar bands, packaging, and cigar branding. I dabble in the Cigar world and I have always loved the intricate designs of the printed cigar bands and all cigar packaging. It really enhances the whole Cigar experience. So I was so excited to connect with Dan and learn more about this Cigar packaging world, and bring that information to you! Dan is a great guy to talk to and I know you will enjoy this chat! Oh, we also talk about X-Men action figures. @dangrettadesign THE LINKS: Dan Gretta Design Website Dan Gretta Design Instagram Dapper Cigar Design Work El Borracho Dapper Cigar Design Work Union Break Print Design Summit - Get Front of the Line HERE Print Design Academy YouTube Print Design Academy Instagram FREE Print Ready Files Checklist Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert at print design - CLICK HERE

This week's guest is Gene Portnoy. He is the talented creative behind Work and Company. @genepdesign @workandcompany We did things a little bit differently on this episode. It's a couple of mini conversations put into one. When we first spoke, the project we were talking about was literally at the printers. Like "photos sent of the press sheet that morning" at the printers. A few weeks later we were able to connect for a wrap-up conversation once he had received his samples and his client had some feedback. Awesome! The deep dive for this episode is all about the Full Bloom Cannabis packaging project. We talk about the details and story that went into the packaging, the design system created across multiple pieces, as well as the details behind getting things ready for production. Gene is a very talented designer and creative problem solver and makes for a great conversation. I know you'll dig this one. THE LINKS: Work and Company Website Gene Portnoy Instagram Work and Company Instagram Print Design Summit - Get Front of the Line HERE Print Design Academy YouTube Print Design Academy Instagram FREE Print Ready Files Checklist Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert at print design - CLICK HERE

This week's guest is Julie Brannen, she is the Director of Sustainability at Monadnock Paper out of New Hampshire. Monadnock is all about Sustainability in the manufacturing of their uncoated papers. @monadnock_paper They also just released a new swatch book for their Astrolite PC 100 papers. Which you guessed...are 100% Post Consumer recycled. During this episode, we also talk about Julie's unique path to the Paper and print world. She shares some interesting stuff on Gatorade Marketing Printed Collateral, working with global shoe brands, and the story of the Monadnock paper mill. If you are into paper, this episode is for you. If you aren't into paper, you really should be, and this episode is still for you. THE LINKS: Monadnock Paper Website Monadnock Paper Astrolite PC 100 Monadnock Instagram Print Design Summit - Get Front of the Line HERE Print Design Academy YouTube Print Design Academy Instagram FREE Print Ready Files Checklist Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert at print design - CLICK HERE

This week's guests are Ron and Mackenzie from Macaroni Creative. This is their second time on the show chatting about awesome packaging they had created and put out in the world. During this interview, we talk about Hot Dogs and Sausages. But also Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) packaging. Our deep dive is all about the Millers Craft Meats rebrand. This covers logos, collateral, packaging, and more. But we are here to chat about the packaging and how they made it all work on different substrates and different products. This was a great conversation from some absolute pros in the CPG and beyond design space. @macaroni_creative THE LINKS: Macaroni Creative Website Millers Craft Meats Project Macaroni Instagram Print Design Academy YouTube Print Design Academy Instagram FREE Print Ready Files Checklist Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert at print design - CLICK HERE

This weeks guest is Sam O'Brien. He is a Graphic Designer and owner of Sample Co. out of Austin Texas. @sample_co During this interview, we talk about how he got into the design game, awesome FOSSIL Watch Packaging, and a book put out by Lyft for their Scooter rental service teaching you proper Scootiquette. Our deep dive is into a brand book he created for Criquet, an awesome apparel company with an amazing personality that totally comes through in this print piece. The book is a guide to living comfortably off the course. As soon as I saw it on Instagram I had to reach out and get him on the show to share the story. THE LINKS: Sample Co Website
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This weeks guest is Paul Haggerty. He is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Art Director out of Pittsburg PA. @paul_haggerty During this episode, we talk about some of the projects he has come across and worked on over is 10+ year design career. Packaging and Merch. Dicks Sporting Goods. Album Artwork. and more.. But our project deep dive is for the Smokers Section Journal. This amazing piece was created to document your cannabis journey through different strains and smoking methods. It was Riso printed by the amazing crew over at @risolve Riso printing was the perfect way to produce this one. This was a great conversation that I know you will enjoy! THE LINKS: Paul Haggerty Website Paul Haggerty Instagram Smokers Section Website Smokers Section Instagram Risolve Studio Website Print Design Academy YouTube Print Design Academy Instagram FREE Print Ready Files Checklist Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert at print design - CLICK HERE

This week's guest is Jake Hoffman. He is the Direct of Sales and Marketing at Arandell Corporation and the host of the Millennials in Print Podcast. Arandell is a 100-year-old printer producing award-winning work out of Wisconsin. @arandell_corporation During this episode, Jake and I talk about the current print environment and what we see happening in the print design industry. We also talk about the story behind the Millennials in Print Podcast and how we both believe it's incredibly important to bring young talent into this craft of printing. THE LINKS: Millennials in Print Podcast Arandell Corporation Website. Arandell Instagram Learn Print Design for Free: Print Design Academy YouTube Print Design Academy Instagram FREE Print Ready Files Checklist Print Design Mastery Membership - Learn to be an expert at Print Design. CLICK HERE to learn more.

My guest on this episode is Lyndsey Burke from Risolve Press @risolve. A wicked Riso Print Studio out of Lancaster PA. I didn't know very much about Riso print until about a year ago. Since then I've been learning all that I can and this episode was awesome for that.  We talk about Riso Print, the dice-roll story of Risolve Press, and we dive into a couple of awesome riso print projects. If you are new to Riso, or just a huge fan of print, you are really going to love this chat.  THE LINKS Risolve Press Website Risolve Press Instagram Vans x Record Store Print - Designed by Jordi Ng @whoremone Smokers Section Book Print - Designed by Paul Haggerty @paul_haggerty

My guest on this episode is Lisa Champ. She is the cofounder of UntitledEra and also known on Instagram as @redhalftone. In this episode we are doing a deep dive into some limited edition packaging they designed for Drive Coffee and F1 Miami. Drive Coffee is the official coffee of F1. Pretty awesome. Lisa tells us about the idea, design process, and production of this project. If you don't follow F1 racing, the Miami circuit was new this year, so it's kind of a big deal. The packaging that they designed for this F1 Miami Coffee Collection is VERY Miami feeling, also automotive feeling, and is just rad! We also talk about Microsoft Zoom packaging, N64 Packaging, and our favorite N64 games. Waverace, 1080 Snowboarding? If you know you know. This was a great conversation with part of a very talented UntitledEra Team! THE LINKS Project Photos: CLICK HERE UntitledEra Website: CLICK HERE UntitledEra Instagram: CLICK HERE Print Design Academy YouTube: CLICK HERE Learn to be an expert at print design, check out Print Design Mastery HERE. Export print-ready files every time with our FREE File Export Checklist HERE.

My guests today are JoEllen and Tony from the talented team at Ultra Creative, @ultra_creative. If that name sounds familiar, it's because this is their second time on the Print Design Podcast. I have also interviewed two other creatives over their back on The Quickie Podcast.  In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into a pretty special project. Stranger Things Cereal boxes through a partnership with Netflix and General Mills.  We talk about how this project came to be, the hurdles they needed to overcome, and just how many little 'easter eggs' you can find in the design. These boxes were for sale but quickly sold out. A really unique one for sure.  Check out the pictures at the links below! Ultra Creative Website: CLICK HERE Ultra Creative Instagram: CLICK HERE Stranger Things Boxes - CLICK HERE Learn how to be an expert at designing for print, and how to create awesome packaging like these boxes. Print Design Mastery - Learn how to overcome all those questions and hurdles you run into when you are designing for print. Print Design Academy YouTube - Free lessons and tips on print design.  FREE Print Ready File Checklist: Learn to export print-ready files every time. 

My guest this week is Hugo Marques from Think Bold Studio out of Portugal. During this episode, we talk about how he landed in the design and luxury packaging game, and when he started Think Bold Studio.  We also talk about the beer label that was his first real print project and the learning curve that it was! The project we are diving deep into is the Grahams Port Tubes and labels for their 200th anniversary. Kind of a big deal! Hugo tells us about how some of the ideas for the packaging actually came from the Grahams Museum, and they involved some pretty fascinating techniques.  Love these conversations about Luxury Packaging! THE LINKS: Think Bold Studio Thing Bold Studio Instagram Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert in print and packaging Print Design Academy YouTube FREE Download - Print Ready Files Checklist

This week we are talking about Risograph printing! My guest on this episode is Heather Cranston from Pulp + Paper Creative out of Thunder Bay Ontario! Fellow Canadian in the house. The project we are doing a deep dive into is the 2020 Roots to Harvest Annual Report. I should say the AWARD WINNING project. This project won an RGD 2022 So(cial) Good Design Award. Heather shares with us what Roots to Harvest is all about and why risograph was the best way to print this one and put it out in the world. We also talk about a print "oops" that really led to sparks flying! Heather is super rad and this was a fantastic conversation I know you will enjoy! THE LINKS Pulp + Paper Instagram CLICK HERE Pulp + Paper Website CLICK HERE Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert at Print Design: CLICK HERE FREE Print Ready Files Checklist - CLICK HERE

My guest this week is Britt Cobb from Pentagram in NYC. During this episode, we talk about his journey to working at Pentagram and how it all went down near the end of his internship there, as well as some early print and packaging memories.  The print project we are doing a deep dive into in this episode is the FBI Guide to Internet Slang. There is a real document out there that was put out by the FBI, but this isn't that document. This is the Pentagram take or spin on that document. And I'm sure you will agree, it looks way better than something that came out of the FBI.  Britt shares with us the story behind the idea, how that idea became a design, and that design became a real thing that was sent out in the world! Really enoyed chatting with Britt and I know you will like this conversation.  THE LINKS: Pentagram IG Britt Cobb IG Britt Cobb Website Pentagram Holiday Card FBI Guide Article Print Design Academy YouTube - Start learning how to design for print. FREE Print Ready Files Checklist Download