Digital printing is the fastest growing segment of the print world and vital to the future of graphic communications. The latest GDUSA reader survey reveals that three in four designers have bought or specified digital printing in the past year, but our readers tell us that, the world being what it is, they have not always had the chance to learn how to get the most out of the technology for their clients.
In this light, the summer of 2014 brings the Neenah Digital Print Cover Contest. You are invited to “Design Your Own Cover of GDUSA on Neenah Digital Paper.” The idea is three-fold: to give designers an opportunity to learn more about digital printing; to encourage you to become more familiar with papers that enhance digitally printed projects; and to showcase your creativity in a premium spot that will make sure you get lots of recognition and exposure.
Neenah is putting its money where its mouth is: the popular papermaker is covering your entry fees so that it is absolutely free for you to enter as many cover designs as you wish. The challenge is to design a digitally-printed cover tip-on outsert that will double as the September/October 2014 magazine cover of GDUSA (which, of course, is printed for you). The entry process is fast and easy: you can get information here on what the judges are looking for; downloading a GDUSA cover template; selecting the best Neenah paper for the job from their rich variety of textures and colors; and much more.
All graphic designers, art directors and other creative professionals at design firms, ad agencies, inhouse departments, and other creative businesses are welcome. Groups and teams are also welcome as are freelancers and currently enrolled graphic design students.
