Print design Pantone books
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- echolock
I don't know a lot about print design. Is it good to have all 3 Pantone Formula Guide swatch books (matte, coated and uncoated)? What else are essential for the everyday print designer?
- gruntt0
pantone solid to process is a must have.
- horton0
the ones you mentioned are sold together as 1 set, and yes that's the one you want.
but you could also just get the 2 book formula guide which doesn't include matte swatches. not really necessary.
- horton0
and i'd get the set of formula guides before the solid to process... AI can convert your PMS#s to process accurately.
and the process guides don't have uncoated swatches (correct?) which is essential cause some inks look very different on uncoated paper.
- horton0
oops i lie; process sets come with uncoated.. but still i'd go with the solid formulas set first.
- blastofv0
If you're just getting into print design, I'd take some time to learn yourself up on printing techniques; designing with Pantones (beyond purchasing the swatchbooks), and general rules for color when going to press – when to use varnishes, when to use coated/uncoates stock, and on and on.
Research up front will save you money once you start going on press. Guaranteed.
Good luck!
- cassilicious0
Production for Graphic Designers by Alan Pipes (I think)
- horton0
- pica ruler
- wax roller
- t-square
- Xacto;)
- kev_charlton0
anyone know any other good resources on print design? books/websites etc... am web-based but want to do more print stuff...
- echolock0
Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.
I must do some googling now for more printing resources.
- echolock0
I'm looking here on Amazon here for books. Anyone recommend any books (or websites) that discuss the entire printing process while also aiming the designer who already knows a fair bit but needs details?
- echolock0
I'm looking here on Amazon here for books. Anyone recommend any books (or websites) that discuss the entire printing process while also aiming the designer who already knows a fair bit but needs details?
- horton0
if you've got a print job lined up, start talking to a good printer.
most good printers will give you a full tour of their pre-press dept and the press machines in action.
best way to get a feel for the process.
- echolock0
Ok, I will thanks. Are there any good books you know of to sharpen myself beyond what information a good printer will provide? I don't want to come off like a nunce.