PRESENTED BY

Standard #5: Special Effects & Finishing Techniques

In this special presentation, Daniel Dejan, North American ETC Print & Creative Manager Special Effects for Sappi paper, shows designers how printing can be dimensional, tactile and sometimes interactive. Special effects and finishing techniques may look like magic, but many are easy for designers to prepare and can be done inline on a conventional press.

Learn about Sappi's unique print publication, volume 5 from their Standard series, which implements numerous foil-stamping techniques, embossing/debossing, engraving/thermography, varnish/aqueous/UV coating techniques, strike-through, laser die-cutting, lenticular printing, flocking, and a wide array of specialty inks and spot colors to make it one of the most educational and  inspiring printed pieces a designer can reference.  Combine the technical with the creative.  All it takes are a few printing tips, the right paper, and letting your imagination go.

Who Should Attend:  Anyone who is involved in the creation of printed pieces or is curious about the possibilities.  Printers, designers, print buyers and customer service representatives are especially invited.  You do not need to be a member of GLGA to attend.

Schedule:
2:00-4:00 pm Presentation
4:00-5:30 pm Reception with cash bar and delicious Hors d'oeuvres

Location:
Medinah Shrine Center
550 Shriners Drive
Addison, IL 60101

(Note:  the location and time of this event has changed since it was originally announced in the February issue of Currents.)

Cost per person: $50

VALUE-ADDED SPECIAL:  Attend both Standard # 5 and the Illinois Annual Meeting for $65!

 About the Speaker:

Daniel Dejan, North American ETC Print & Creative Manager - An award-winning graphic designer, art/creative director, production manager and print buyer, Daniel Dejan is widely respected in the print communications industry as a graphic arts educator, author and consultant. As North American ETC Print & Creative Manager for Sappi Fine Paper, Mr. Dejan provides value-added marketing, sales and technical consultation as well as in-house and end-user training and education for the print, paper and creative communities. He is member of Sappi’s ETC Group: Education, Consulting and Training.

Over the past 30 years, Mr. Dejan has written for various graphic arts publications. He served as technical consultant and a contributing writer for “The Designer’s Guide to Print Production”. Mr. Dejan is Certified G7 Expert with a proficiency in Color and Color Management. He has shared his expertise, presenting keynote addresses, seminars and workshops for AIGA chapters, the Printing Industries of America, Canadian Printing Industries, IDEAlliance, the IPA, the Spectrum Conference (which he co-chaired in 2007), Print Production Clubs and Art Directors Club throughout the US and Canada, National and International print, design and marketing events, conferences and symposiums as well as in numerous presentations hosted by paper merchants, printers and corporations which keeps him on the road in excess of 200 days per year much to the chagrin of his family and pets.

To Register:
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