From: FastCompany || STEPHANIE VOZZA We’re living in a digital world—one where screens dominate our time. The average American adult spends three hours and 43 minutes on mobile devices, according to 2019 research by eMarketer. This doesn’t include the time spent on a computer at work or parked in front of Read more
Renée Yardley May 15, 2019 All over the world, organizations in every industry are looking for ways to operate in more sustainable ways. At the same time, our landfills continue to overflow. But this environmental challenge has the potential to actually power sustainability. We prove it every day at Rolland, Read more
BY ARIANNA ORLAND || FAST COMPANY At some point in our careers, we all come face to face with that ever-paralyzing “Blank Page.” That monster-eyed project you have no clue how to approach or where to begin. As a lifelong designer–visualizing things that haven’t existed before–that ambiguity has littered nearly Read more
On April 23rd, 2019, Western Printers will merge with Bond Reproductions. With a combined 68 years of experience in the print industry, Bond will continue its focus on quality and service. We feel confident Western Printers will be a good fit with Bond and that we can support the values Read more
Living in today’s on-screen world, the idea of flat design has become commonplace. Though designers are becoming more adept at using on-screen techniques to create dimension and the visual sensation of a texture, the sense of touch is missing from our touch screens. Texture has become even more important, and Read more
The Design Principles Featuring Pum Lefebure — White Space By: HOW staff | October 22, 2018 Pum Lefebure – let’s start with who she is (and really, what doesn’t she do?). Creative genius. Entrepreneur. Mom. Global speaker. Heck, she’s even made an appearance in an H&M ad campaign. Originally from Thailand and now the co-founder and Chief Read more
Would you like a Matilda or BFG to go with your burger and fries? If you’re a young Kiwi, you just might get your wish. McDonald’s restaurants in New Zealand are ditching the Pokemon and Hello Kitty toys and filling their Happy Meal boxes with excerpts of Roald Dahl books instead, The Independent reports. With titles like Fantabulous Read more
As our digital lives grow busier, consumers are reaching for something real. Dave Pilcher via LinkedIn [ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/real-books-theyre-so-2019-dave-pilcher/ ] It was the end of 2017, and there were a lot of rumblings about the resurgence of print books. “Books have always had a fetishistic quality to them, with their dusty Read more
CLASSIC Retail Revolution; a resource for designers Written by Neenah Paper Retail is alive and kicking! According to “Debunking the Apocalypse”, a 2017 report released by IHL Group, retailers were opening 4,080 more stores in 2017 than they were closing, and planned to open over 5,500 more in 2018. So, it’s time Read more
Here’s to Old Friends … This DM’s for You SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 Source: http://freeportpress.com/heres-to-old-friends-this-dms-for-you/ DAVID PILCHER As so much of the world turns to digital, why is it that direct mail still works so well? According to Money Mailer CEO John Patinella, direct mail is effective because “giving, receiving and handling tangible Read more