Print finishes:
Creating templates of all the common book sizes to visualise what sizing is appropriate and best suited to the current publication process. This is a vital design decision that will impact the overall layout and fundaments of the book.
- Unique book points depend on the layout, paper stock and colour selection
- All design decisions impact on the quality and sellability of the book
Ben Watkinson - G.F Smith
These print finishes explores were then exemplified and expanded on by Watkinson who is part of a successful high end paper stock design company. Their productions are key examples of how quality and attributes of stock entail the success and influence of the content/book. The subtlety in difference of colour and textures plays a big part in the delivery and stability of a book/ invitation / business card and so on.
Here presents how variations in type, colour, format and layout dictate the end goal of a publication, as well as its overall aesthetic success.
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| Photographic paper and different whites |
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| Foiling & Textures |
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| Screen print |
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| Embossing techniques |
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| Book binding methods |



















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