Stock Options & Print Finishing//Information & Wayfinding

Uncoated stock

The theme of partnership is represented on the cover by a knotted cord paired with the title “Strengthening Ties”. Throughout the report, this string is interpreted graphically by a printed line that weaves between text and image from page to page. A registered emboss emphasizes this printed line and adds a tactile element to the experience.

Die cut

The die cutting present within this publication gives it another dimension and enables it to work with the brand logo design effectively when fully assembled. It is highly functional as a product in containing the necessary information. This publication will be produced on a fairly small scale, consequently there is the use of spot colour, embossing and die cut resulting in a high production cost.

Spot ink

A blue spot colour has been used throughout this infographics publication based on Government Visa stats. This works considerably well against the white of the pages. It is printed on an uncoated stock.

UV varnish

The UV varnish makes this Royal Mail publication look at little more special than it really is. There is a considerable amount of UV varnish present upon these publications, they will also be produced on a large scale as Royal Mail is a large corporate company; consequently this will cost a fair amount of money to produce.

Emboss

These invitations are both embossed and foil blocked, the gold foil blocking creates a sense of grandeur about the invitation, thus providing a hint at the overall aura of the wedding. The choice of typeface also adds to this grandeur. The embossed boarder encases the information cleanly. As the invitations would be produced for a wedding they would only be produced on a small scale, therefore not costing a large amount to print. However, as there are only a few being produced, it may work out more expensive than if there were to be a large amount being produced. 

Stock Options & Print Finishing//Publishing & Editorial

Coated

This publication is sewn bound, it has been printed on an uncoated stock with the addition of the silver foiling to give it a more expensive feel.

Die cut

The die cut hole it this allows the environment the poster is being layered onto to be visible; although this is a waste of stock when it comes to the production costs, it is a very effective creation and allows each individual poster to become its own. These posters will be produced on a relatively small scale as their function is to promote an event, therefore they are not likely to be present within the environment for sustained periods of time. However, as the audience they are attempting to target is creatives, this is the right way to go about it as people will become intrigued about the creativity they see before their eyes and want to find out more; the poster will then have served it's purpose.

Spot ink

This poster was designed to commemorate 30 years of business. The green spot colour used within the publication design works considerably well against the green of the publication cover. 

UV varnish

This 'LA' magazine not only has had a UV varnish applied but it has a texture present within this, thus creating more interest and giving the publication more scope for appreciation. As it is a magazine, it would be printed on a rather high scale, therefore costing a fair bit to manufacture. The cover looks expensive and aesthetically pleasing consequently attracting people and inviting then to take a look beyond the cover.

Emboss

The use of embossing on these calendar covers give the product more value and appreciation; it also hints that the contents contained within are going to be at a similar level of design. The calendars are most likely only going to be produced on a small scale, therefore it would not cost a considerable amount to manufacture. The target audience would be creative professionals with an appreciation for print methods.