Print Design
2 issues tagged with this topic.
Print vs. screen: why your colors look different and how to manage the gap
Designing across both print and digital means managing the fundamental incompatibility between subtractive and additive color. Most designers learn this the hard way on their first print project. Here is the framework for managing it intentionally.
Color in print and packaging: CMYK, Pantone, and the substrate problem
Designing color for physical packaging is fundamentally different from screen design. The substrate (paper, cardboard, foil, plastic), printing process (offset, digital, flexo), and lighting environment all alter the perceived color in ways that cannot be fully simulated on a monitor. Understanding CMYK dot gain, Pantone matching, and the difference between coated and uncoated paper stocks is essential for any designer whose work goes to press. This issue covers the practical color workflow from screen to physical output.