Palo Alto, Calif. – With increased workloads and tight schedules, graphic designers with a passion for print find it nearly impossible to keep up with the latest paper, printing and finishing trends today, putting them at a distinct disadvantage in this competitive field.

On Sept. 26th, designers and brand owners will have the chance to “catch up” on everything from digital printing and foiling techniques to the hottest papers and more during PaperSpecs LIVE – 1 FULL DAY jam-packed with inspiration, trends, valuable insights, and so many print samples they will need to bring an extra suitcase!?

This game-changing day will provide them with:

Personal Advice From Industry Experts

Featuring a large, diverse collection of paper mills, original equipment manufacturers, and print and service providers – all under one roof

Inspiring, Boundary Pushing Speakers:

• Scout Driscoll, founder/CEO of branding agency DesignScout and Chicago wine & spirits branding and strategy company VINT Studio
• Alyssa Low, Chicago artist, muralist and multidisciplinary designer
• Elaine Palutsis, Associate Creative Director at Chicago-based VSA Partners
• Tanner Woodford, Founder of the Design Museum of Chicago

Insightful “How-to” Workshops

From “Binding trends” and “Digital Foiling Tips & Tricks” to “Cutting-Edge Packaging Design” and more.

Invaluable Connections
Attendees will have the chance to meet like-minded creatives and industry luminaries who speak their language??

Creative Inspiration
They will see – and feel – the latest industry trends and innovations up close??

Print Samples Galore
They will get to take home as many print and paper samples as they can carry.

In short, everything a designer needs to create printed pieces that will “wow” their current clients and attract new ones – no matter what the budget.

PaperSpecs Live Chicago In-Person Event
Ticket Price: $229
Where: Venue SIX10, Chicago
When: Sept. 26, 2024
Where to Register: www.PaperSpecsLive.com 

PaperSpecs Live Chicago is made possible by the generous support of our partners, including Sappi North America, Sustana, Sylvamo, Winter & Co., swissQprint, BindTech, Fujifilm, Canon Solutions America, Nobelus, Nekoosa, UEI Group – Infinity, Xerox?, CTI Paper USA, K Laser Technology, LPI, Classic Color, Case Paper

And supporting sponsors: Taktiful, FSEA, Indigo Ink Digital and Prime Time Pins