Palo Alto, Calif. – With all of the focus on digital, graphic designers and brand owners with a passion for print often feel left out.

PaperSpecs [unboxed] the virtual, hands-on mini-design conference returns on December 14th, featuring the latest printing, finishing, and paper trends, special guest speakers, and cutting-edge print samples delivered right to attendees doorsteps so they can feel inspired and gain a competitive edge. (Registration closes at midnight Nov. 30th to allow time for shipping.)

During [unboxed], designers will have the opportunity to:

Get a sneak peek at 2024’s hottest Print Design Trends. The world of graphic design is forever changing, and designers must show their clients that they know what’s hot, new and trending. During [unboxed], trend-watcher and PaperSpecs Founder Sabine Lenz will reveal the printing and finishing techniques that will rock the print world next year!
 
Discover the Future of Print and Paper in an AI world. The speed with which AI and other technologies are changing the industry means 2024 is going to look very different from today. Special guest Dave Sedgwick, Owner and Creative Director of StudioDBD, will reveal the changes he sees coming our way, and how designers can best prepare and take advantage of them now.

Get their hands on fresh New Print Samples. It’s hard to keep up with trends and technologies when you don’t have access to the latest print and paper samples. That’s why PaperSpecs [unboxed] attendees will receive a Print Sample Box designed exclusively for this event by Structural Graphics, packed with inspiring pieces from industry leaders, including Canon Solutions America, Fujifilm, Neenah, Nekoosa, Structural Graphics, Rolland, Sappi and Sylvamo!

Have their questions answered by industry experts. From digital printing to new papers, dimensional mailers and more, graphic designers will be able to seek advice from industry leaders who will show them how to supercharge their own print projects and create compelling pieces!

The Tools Graphic Designers Need to Succeed
Print is an art form, and graphic designers deserve to have the tools they need to discover their creativity and produce compelling designs that positively impact their clients.

That’s why each PaperSpecs [unboxed] event features an exclusive Print Sample Box shipped right to each attendee’s doorstep.

During the online event, graphic designers will participate in a group unboxing experience, discover a printing or finishing techniques and get tips and insights about each sample from industry experts. (Items will include the latest from Sappi, Canon Solutions America, Sylvamo, Nekoosa, Red Paper Plane, Rolland Paper, Corporate Image and Fujifilm.)

This way, print-loving designers can discover trends and inspiration to sharpen their competitive edge so that they can create their best designs ever.

"[unboxed] is like having a top-of-the-line design convention brought to your door, sort of like gourmet takeout. I enjoy it immensely."
-Laura Crawford?

“Not only does [unboxed] bring designers the latest printing, finishing and paper trends in one 3-hour experience, no matter where they live,” explains PaperSpecs Founder Sabine Lenz, “but our guest speaker – as well as the samples attendees receive in their Print Sample Boxes – will remind them why they fell in love with print in the first place. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

Registration Closes at midnight Nov. 30th …
…to allow time for the exclusive Print Sample Box to arrive at attendees’ doorsteps. Tickets and boxes are limited so designers should register now because once they’re gone, they’re gone!

PaperSpecs [unboxed]
Ticket Sales Close: Nov. 30, 2023
Event Takes Place: Dec. 14, 2023
10 AM – 1 PM PT
Cost: $37 US/ $52 Intl. (includes ticket & exclusive Print Sample Box)
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3s7nH0E