Print Design Podcast

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

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.

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