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Comment on Dear readers, by naniprints

naniprints — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:56:48 +0000

Hello, Rock, Yes, Twitter has introduced me to some wonderful, talented people. I have so enjoyed getting to know you! I’m ready to release the old junk in the old year, and as you say, make room for the new good things! Thank you for your good wishes, too! ~Nani

Comment on Dear readers, by Rock Langston

Rock Langston — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:08:49 +0000

Nani-
Thanks for the gentle wishes. I always look forward to a new year. Here’s hoping you’ve made room in your life for all the good things that are coming your way. So glad we met via Twitter. You’ve become a treasured new friend!

Rock

Comment on Dear readers, by naniprints

naniprints — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:38:24 +0000

Hello David, what a beautiful sentiment. Thank you, and my best to you, too! ~Nani

Comment on Dear readers, by David Long

David Long — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:13:08 +0000

Nani, the longer shadows can reach for better opportunities when days appear shorter and maybe our patience, too. Their contrast also creates some beautiful forms on the landscape — a kind of Solstice Noir.

All the best from down south.
David

Comment on Dear readers, by naniprints

naniprints — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:13:20 +0000

Thanks so much, Kari and Emma! I hope you’re doing OK with all that snow!

Comment on Dear readers, by Kari Lonning

Kari Lonning — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:06:49 +0000

Thanks for the quiet, sane, words of hope.
All our best to you. Kari and Emma

Comment on Gang to save on printing by links for 2009-12-16 « random thoughts and casual ruminations

links for 2009-12-16 « random thoughts and casual ruminations — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:08:55 +0000

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Comment on Gang to save on printing by naniprints

naniprints — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:32:00 +0000

Hi Andy, Thanks for your comments. You’re right that I didn’t discuss any downsides, and there can be some.

Sometimes large runs of 4-CP postcards are ganged together by the large web-based postcard printers, and color adjustability of images can be compromised, with undesirable color shifts resulting. Some printers like Modern Postcard make an effort to group images with similar color cast in line with each other in order to minimize those color shifts.

Another consideration is coverage. If 1 design on the form has very heavy coverage while another has very light coverage or screen tints, it can be challenging to strike a balance in ink density that works well for both. A good job planner can often come up with placement of the items on the form that will minimize these problems.

The most important thing, as you point out, is to work with a quality printer whose expertise the designer trusts.

Comment on Gang to save on printing by andy

andy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:52:19 +0000

Excellent info – we like to read about gang runs in a positive way since so often they are used at cheapo overnight printers to produce very poor (and cheap!) results.

It’s important to remember that gang run projects can save money and not sacrifice quality.

thanks!!

Comment on Gang to save on printing by naniprints

naniprints — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:33:52 +0000

Thank you, Anza. I plan to write a few other articles of this kind to introduce designers to printing tricks that can help them maximize tight printing budgets—and get good quality, too! It’s wise to design with these things in mind to maximize the possible cost savings. ~Nani