81 episodes

Welcome to the Print Design Podcast. The show were we talk all things print and packaging. We go behind the scenes with graphic designers and talk about the print projects they designed and produced that really rocked their world. From file prep, to holding the finished product in their hand, and all the key decisions in between. We share what's involved with creating a print project to help inspire you to get out there and produce print. So, lets talk ink on paper.

Print Design Podcast Print Design Academy

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    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

Welcome to the Print Design Podcast. The show were we talk all things print and packaging. We go behind the scenes with graphic designers and talk about the print projects they designed and produced that really rocked their world. From file prep, to holding the finished product in their hand, and all the key decisions in between. We share what's involved with creating a print project to help inspire you to get out there and produce print. So, lets talk ink on paper.

    Episode 78 - Diego Marini - Yummy Colours - Statue of Liberty + Sophy Holland Books

    Episode 78 - Diego Marini - Yummy Colours - Statue of Liberty + Sophy Holland Books

    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 HERESophy Holland Book Images: CLICK HEREYummy Colours Website: CLICK HEREYummy 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

    • 52 min
    Episode 77 - Tony - Industry Print Shop

    Episode 77 - Tony - Industry Print Shop

    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 HEREPrint Across America: CLICK HERE

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Episode 76 - Connie Lui - Yummy Colours - Concept of the Year

    Episode 76 - Connie Lui - Yummy Colours - Concept of the Year

    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 HEREYummy Colours Website: CLICK HEREYummy 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

    • 55 min
    Episode 75 - 3 Things Designers should do to prepare for a recession

    Episode 75 - 3 Things Designers should do to prepare for a recession

    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

    • 16 min
    Episode 74 - The Print Design Summit - BTS, wins, fails, lessons, and will there be a Summit 2024?

    Episode 74 - The Print Design Summit - BTS, wins, fails, lessons, and will there be a Summit 2024?

    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

    FREE Print Ready Files Checklist: Download here

    Learn Print Design on YouTube: Watch HERE

    • 46 min
    Episode 73 - Jonny Black - The Office of Ordinary Things - D+K Printing Promotion

    Episode 73 - Jonny Black - The Office of Ordinary Things - D+K Printing Promotion

    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: HERETOOOT Website: HERE

    FREE Craft Beer Label Design Guide: Get it HERE.

    FREE Print Ready Files Checklist: Download here

    Print Design Academy on YouTube: HERE

     

    • 1 hr 13 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

GenePdesign ,

One of the best design podcasts.

Love listening to The Print Design Academy Pod Cast. PDA is an inspiration for both aspiring designers

Creativellie ,

Niche, Educational and Entertaining

As a lover of print, I really enjoy that this is a podcast dedicated to this medium and appreciate the approach through interviews with amazing designers whose processes you’re always curious about. It is led with an upbeat and casual tone that keeps it entertaining while still insightful and without feeling boring. Great listen.

angrybovine ,

Awesome show I look forward to every one!

The Print Design Podcast is a must listen, Dave always brings great guests. Designers oof all levels should make this part of their regimen of staying on tiop of things “design”. Always fun, very educational and inspiring. Seriously I look forward to every episode. When is the next ONE!

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