This book is the comprehensive resource for every designer working with paper.It showcases the very best in paper-focused designs, and gathers all the information needed for planning and executing a project in paper, from fold styles to paper sizes, binding techniques to packaging.Art, fashion, music, and product design all feature, demonstrating the warmth and versatility of paper.

This book is the comprehensive resource for every designer working with paper.It showcases the very best in paper-focused designs, and gathers all the information needed for planning and executing a project in paper, from fold styles to paper sizes, binding techniques to packaging.Art, fashion, music, and product design all feature, demonstrating the warmth and versatility of paper.

Paper and print techniques remain at the heart of many graphic-design projects.From glossy corporate brochure to gritty fanzine, paper is the default medium.It is also a source of inspiration: design ideas and solutions can come from the qualities of a particular paper or from an innovative printing or finishing technique.This sourcebook is a treasure trove of design gems and inspiration.

CHAPTER 1 :

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

CHAPTER 2:

CORPORATE LITERATURE

CHAPTER 3:

MAILERS + PR

CHAPTER 4:

PAPER MANUFACTURERS'PROMOTIONS

CHAPTER 5:

IDENTITY + SELF-PROMOTION

CHAPTER 6:

PACKAGING + PRODUCTS

CHAPTER 7:

ONE-OFF CREATIONS

CHAPTER 8:

LIMITED BUDGETS

CHAPTER 9:

SURFACE EFFECTS + THE POWER OF TOUCH

CHAPTER 10:

3D CONCEPTS

CHAPTER 11 :

MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES + SUPPLIERS

GLOSSARY

FEATURED DESIGNERS

FEATURED PAPERS

INDEX

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS