Printing & Materials
Digital, offset, screen — choose the right process, paper and ink for cost and quality
- Audience
- Designers・Procurement Staff・Brand Owners
- Digital Printing
- Offset Printing
- Inkjet Printing
- Screen Printing
- Letterpress
- Gravure
- Paper Materials
- Ink
- Cost
Lunch Box Design and Printing: A Complete Guide to Food Safety, Oil Resistance, and Branding
Designing a visually appealing and safe lunch box is more challenging than you might think. It is not just a container, but a medium for communication between your brand and customers. From food safety regulations and oil-resistant paper materials to brand presentation, this article uses my over a decade of industry experience to help you master all the key aspects and avoid common pitfalls
WrapFest 2026 Field Report: Where is the Vehicle Wrapping Market Heading?
The recently concluded WrapFest 2026, the global vehicle wrapping exhibition, clearly revealed three new directions in the market. From the popularity of specialized materials and the proliferation of digital printing to opportunities in corporate fleets, this article analyzes the underlying significance and how advertising production, design, and brand clients in Taiwan should respond
As Paper Mills Close One After Another, How Should Taiwanese Printing Plants Prepare Their Materials?
With three paper mill incidents in three months, from the US to France, supply chain contraction is no longer a forecast, it's a reality. This article clarifies why shortages are happening, the extent of the issue, and the concrete steps small and medium-sized printing plants should take regarding procurement today
Paper Weight GSM Explained: How Many GSM for Business Cards, Flyers, and Posters?
Higher isn't always better, and more expensive isn't always right, the key is working backward from the use case Drawing on years of hands-on experience in production and client work, this guide helps you understand gsm, stiffness, and how to choose the right weight for business cards, flyers, and posters
Print Proofing Types Explained: Digital Proof, Contract Proof or Press Proof, Which to Choose
Contract proofing is your only color-accurate insurance before the press rolls. Compare digital, contract and press proofs, cost, accuracy and when each one is worth it
Is Synthetic Paper Suitable for Digital Printing? Costs and Characteristics Explained
Whether synthetic paper can run through digital presses is a question I've been getting from clients a lot in recent years This article cuts straight to the point on synthetic paper's printability, the cost gap versus regular stock, and which jobs are worth it versus which are money down the drain By the end you'll know how to judge whether your project actually needs it
Spot Color or Four-Color Printing? The Cost Decision Behind Brand Color Consistency
Does your logo red look slightly different every time it's printed? This article breaks down the fundamental difference between Pantone spot colors and CMYK four-color printing, and teaches you how to weigh cost against consistency, so you know exactly when it's worth paying for an extra plate for your brand color