Designing with Commercial Printing in Mind

Saturday October 25th

1-4pm

Free

Facilitated by: Zane Pate

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/designing-with-commercial-printing-in-mind-tickets-1766430714819?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you curious about how to set up your design files to get the best result when printing your digital artwork? This workshop will provide vital information for any artist that is creating work to be digitally printed. The goal is to demystify print industry terminology, practices and provide artists with some step-by-step guides on paper sizes, crop and bleed.

Throughout this workshop we will cover different ways to achieve print-ready files using Illustrator, and Canva. We will go over the difference between “print to fit” vs “crop and bleed.” Examine standard paper sizes and why they were created that way. Explore different finishing possibilities of a wide range of products. If you begin designing your project before knowing certain key elements about commercial printing, you may run into trouble down the road, which can cost you time and money. By becoming acquainted with the print industry before you begin designing your project you will have a much smoother experience.

In the workshop we will cover the steps from design to finished printed project. Participants will learn about how prints are processed in a print shop from London-based print shop technician and interdisciplinary artist Zane Pate. Even something as simple as a bookmark has certain guidelines that should be followed in order to create a professional finished piece. By covering just a few necessary steps, participants will be on their way to creating a variety of printed materials that can help further their career as well as make meaningful connections within their community.

Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop or note-taking tools, but supplies and how-to guides will be provided.

Facilitated by Zane Pate, a London based interdisciplinary artist who experiments with 3-dimensional pieces that utilize bold shapes and designs to create images capable of burning into your eyes. His work delves into 3-dimensionality while referencing op art, pop art, and he is in the process of researching the body art movement of the 1960s. Zane would like to explore the dynamics between artist and artwork through a contemporary lens as he transitions to performance and film. To complement the props he has been creating, he will also begin creating costume pieces. By stringing together printmaking, sculpture, film, and world building Zane’s practice is becoming an all encompassing experience.