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The Clever Printing Blog
Weekly print inspiration

An insight into what we do and what makes us inspired, think and enjoy print.

Our regular blog is about clever printing techniques, ideas on formats, innovative uses of paper and lots of clever ideas for standing out and being noticed.

The Dieline Awards: four lessons from this year’s winners

Every year, the Dieline Awards celebrate the best product packaging designs from around the world, with categories including Sustainability, Studio of the Year and Fresh and Prepared Foods all represented with individual awards. This is where the cream of the crop gather, so print designers can learn a thing or two from the stupendous designs on show.

Three print design lessons from Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick was known as an obsessive filmmaker, a hoarder and a perfectionist – but he was also an inspiration for those of us who work with print. Here’s how Kubrick’s legacy extends beyond the world of Hollywood cinema and into the arena of print design.

Three print design lessons from Alphonse Mucha

Czech artist Alphonse Mucha is known as the father of the Art Nouveau movement and one of the early 20th century’s best-loved artists. He was also one of the finest early graphic designers, lending his talents to numerous marketing and advertising projects across Europe. Mucha ranks as a true legend of the marketing world, but … Read more