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Sweet Tooth and Co. – Cupcake Box
Only one more step to complete, and I will have a finished cupcake box! This was probably one of my favorite assignments to complete, and it is a…
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Spring Break – What’s That?
Welcome back from spring break, everybody!! If you’re like me, you didn’t take much of a break. It’s the final semester of school, and there are a lot…
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JDS Industries: a Class Tour
Last week, the second-year media design class visited JDS Industries, a nationwide wholesale supplies company. They provide materials for awards, drinkware, signs, and much more. With top-of-the-line technology…
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Trapping Part 9: Spread V.S. Choke on Small Text with High Contrast
In trapping cases involving smaller type, the eye can easily register changes in the shape of dark objects. To avoid the type appearing overly bold, shrink the background…
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Trapping Part 8: Knocking Out Small Text V.S. Overprinting Small Text
While knocking out the background behind the text can create a sharp contrast and clarity, it risks white gaps due to misregistration. Overprinting – placing the text directly…
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Trapping Part 7: Knockout V.S. Overprint
Knockout in printing is a technique where the graphic on top “knocks out” the background color, allowing a cleaner cut. However, it requires trapping, as misregistration is likely…
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