DATAGRAPHIC X Erin Fong Collab Sculpted Embossing Letterpress Print for Super Bowl LX
As the NFL prepares to celebrate 60 years of gridiron history with Super Bowl LX, the spectacle on the field is being matched by an equally historic feat of artistic craftsmanship. This year, the official theme art for the milestone game isn’t just a digital graphic—it is a physical masterpiece born from a unique collaboration […]
Joyful Impressions: The Enduring Value of High-Quality Printed Holiday Cards in a Digital World
In an age dominated by fleeting digital messages, the tangible elegance of beautifully printed holiday cards stands as a testament to sincerity, thoughtfulness, and the enduring relationships we recognize this time of year. For businesses, non-profits, and individuals alike, sending physical printed holiday cards isn’t merely a tradition; it’s a powerful statement that cuts through […]
Event season is upon us… Are your printed event materials ready?
In our increasingly digital world, it’s easy to think that a well-crafted email or a slick social reel is all you need to engage with prospective event attendees. While we at DATAGRAPHIC love all of our digital tools, they inherently lack a certain magic—the tangible, memorable impact of physical printed event materials. Expertly printed event […]
4 Essential Steps to an Effective Direct Mail Campaign
In a screen-centric world, the tangible impact of a well-designed and printed direct mail campaign can be a powerful differentiator. Direct mail provides a unique opportunity to engage with potential customers on a tactile level. Unlike digital communications–which can be easily swiped away or missed–direct mail offers a truly tangible experience that can boost brand […]
Hidden Messages, Mezcal, Candles and Chocolate: PaperSpecs Live NYC 2023 Was Anything but Ordinary
As exhibitors and sponsors of “The Ultimate Print Design Extravaganza,” the DATAGRAPHIC team arrived brimming with print enthusiasm and left ecstatic with creative inspiration. Held at NYC College of Technology in Brooklyn, the morning began with an eclectic bunch of creative professionals networking over caffeinated beverages and bites. Upon arrival the attendees were presented with […]
The Low-down on Printing Data Graphics
So, are they “Data Graphics” or “Infographics?” Maybe you arrived at this post while searching for examples of “infographics” or “data graphics” or even “datagraphics” as they are also referred to. Regardless of which name you call them, you’ll find a few examples here. But, if you are interested in printing data graphics, then you’ve […]
Why Custom Envelopes and Envelope Printing Matter to Your Customers
Custom envelopes offer an effective means of conveying your brand’s personality and style even before your big idea is revealed.
Our Mythology Book was “Unboxed” by PaperSpecs in the Most Beautiful Way
In typically lyrical fashion, Sabine Lenz and her creative team at PaperSpecs gave another one of our projects a royal unboxing. Conceived of and designed by Mythology as a unique gift for their clients, this cookbook-slash-showpiece consists of a gorgeous clothbound book with a die cut hole that features an inset custom forged bronze spoon. […]
How Luxury Packaging Can Elevate Your Products Above the Fray.
We offer the widest range of gorgeous papers, luxe foils and wonderfully tactile coatings to produce your luxury packaging that will entice your customers’ senses. Most all of our processes are done in-house to ensure the utmost quality control and consistency. No projects are too complex and tight deadlines are our specialty. Made in the USA.
Exactly what is 2D+?
2D+ is simply a term we sometimes throw around to describe printed pieces that have depth. These projects usually combine one or more traditional printing and finishing processes like embossing/debossing, letterpress, engraving, die cutting, and mounting – to name a handful.
Get Reopen-Ready with our Business Restart Checklist
“Change is the only constant in life.” Never before in our lifetime has this quote felt more relevant. The global pandemic has affected every person and, by extension, every business. As communities prepare to slowly reopen their economies, customers with a desire to both leave their homes and support their favorite businesses are likely to […]
DATAGRAPHIC’s and Spectragraphic’s COVID-19 Response
Dear Friends, Partners, and Customers, During these difficult times we are reminded of all the wonderful relationships we have. And we are grateful for the projects we have done, the projects we are working on right now, and the projects we will bring to life in the future. Our relationships go beyond just business and […]
Luxurious Printing and the Fine Art of Real Estate Marketing
When extra special real estate offerings come along, there’s no better way to communicate luxury, uniqueness and class like the rich, tactile nature of print.
We’re Feeling the Holiday Cheer
The beginning of Fall has us thinking about one of our favorite holiday traditions: spreading joy and good will with beautifully printed and tactile holiday cards. From Thanksgiving through New Years, there’s no more memorable way to show your gratitude for another successful year.
Stunning Event Materials that Leave a Lasting Impression
Before, during and after an event, beautifully printed collateral helps boost the overall experience for attendees and communicates a level of sophistication and quality about your organization.
Custom Packaging that Creates an Out-of-the-Box Experience
Packaging projects are the most intricate and complex for a printer to produce. Custom packaging is also often a consumer’s first impression, therefore, it needs to be executed at the highest level of quality and consistency.
Offset Lithography vs. Digital Printing
Why would someone choose offset lithography vs. digital printing? We’ve highlighted some of the key features and benefits of offset lithography vs. digital printing below to help you determine which will work best for your project. OFFSET LITHOGRAPHY WHAT IT IS: Offset lithography or litho, for short, is the most common printing method whereby the inked […]
Screen Printing vs Foil Stamping
Screen printing is a process by which an image is imposed onto a specialized mesh (screen) creating a stencil. Inks or coatings are pushed through the apertures in the mesh by way of a squeegee under pressure and transferred onto a printing surface. With foil stamping, a design is transferred onto a substrate via a thin metallic, translucent or opaque film using pressure and high heat. The image to be stamped is etched in relief on the plate so the design is raised, rather than recessed.
Bloomingdale’s Spring Loyallist Gift Box – Paperspecs.com
(NOTE: This article originally appeared as “Bloomingdale’s Spring Loyallist Gift Box” on PaperSpecs on January 31, 2017) Hard to believe but there was a time when stores actually expressed some appreciation for your custom beyond a deluge of “you bought this so why don’t you buy that” emails. One retailer that still knows the value of […]
From the NFL to Baccarat:
A Print Team That ‘Absolutely Gets It’
(NOTE: This article originally appeared on PaperSpecs on June 21, 2016) NFL When you’re a designer you don’t just want a company that can print your current project, you want a place that you can go to and simply say, “Here are the files,” confident that what you’ll get back is going to blow your client’s […]