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Saree box

Priya Raju — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:01:00

The box features fine textured effects without use of any chemical. Plus there is the reflection micro embossing and unusual colour combination like MYK, magenta and black, CMY and spot colours printed on LWC duplex board and ITC Safire Graphik paper. The company uses TechNova plates to print on Komori and Heidelberg six-colour plus coater printing presses.

Eye Care Studio

Priya Raju — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 11:57:37

The ‘Eye Care Studio’ labels were designed in-house at the Any Graphics design studio. The reason the label works is the feel of the eye, which looks so original that the person looking at it can see his/her own reflection on the eye’s retina. The label was printed on metallic film with a letterpress and digital combination.

Juventus Mascot - The Zebra

Priya Raju — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:23:51

The design was printed by Mumbai-based Liberty Graphics on a UV flatbed machine on clear imported acrylic for a Juventus fan in Turin, Italy. The print showcases a striking contrast between the blacks, grey and the eye of the zebra – this one's for keeps.

Majirel Big Shade Card

Priya Raju — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:21:52

On top of it, the client provided limited amount of wire meshes. So there was no scope for wastage. The job was printed on a Heidelberg CD 120 plus coater. Post-press included insertion of the hair meshes, magnets and thermal lamination. Simply too many processes, but with perfection!

The Holy Quran

Priya Raju — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:53:39

The book is an exact replica of an old text, which was scanned and reproduced to keep its antiquity intact. Each page was individually scanned and cleaned to remove dust and scan evidence. It was then printed on 40 gsm ITC Quran paper on the Komori LP 40. The challenge was to restore an old book to its original glory and it was achieved brilliantly.

Biochemistry Book

Priya Raju — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:46:00

The higher education book showcases the finest implementation of PUR hotmelt adhesive, and parameters like durability, minimal wrinkling on the backbone and lay-flat quality. The book printed by Delhi-based Thomson Press was printed on Mitsubishi web and sheetfed presses. The cover is printed on CIS art paper of 230gsm with gloss lamination.

Kellogg’s seal

Priya Raju — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:09:54

The job, printed on paper, foil and film, uses CYMK plus Pantone plus Pantone metallic. Post-press treatment includes varnishing, embossing, scoring, plotting, micro perforating, lamination and extruding. This sample reflects Mandagini Seals’ speciality to print on surface of aluminium foil with special character. This can withstand heat up to 320 degrees celcius, and is crush resistant.

Beau Elegant Women

Priya Raju — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:02:57

The pack has 3D embossing and the entire pre-press work was done with an Esko workflow and Flexicrip from Esko. Plus the post-press includes soft-touch lamination and spot UV with screen, which gives the package a premium look.

C800 Media Catalogue

Priya Raju — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:40:16

The media catalogue showcases this kit’s prowess to print on different substrates using different image outputs. Thus, a variety of papers were used. Colour consistency was maintained through robust process control on different substrates. The PUR-bound book has a screen-printed cloth cover.

Photo album by Klick Digital

Priya Raju — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:36:41

The photo album is printed on metallic non-tearable paper. The album, printed on HP Indigo 5500 has been laminated by thermal lamination with velvet effect. Plus the album comes in a box which is equally delightful. Here the box has been made using fabric and leather which gives it a premium look. Klick Digital Press, has also invested in the HP 10000 machine earlier this year, becoming the first firm in Gujarat to have the kit, and looks like the investment has paid off.

Trump Tower brochure

Priya Raju — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:04:46

Donald Trump may be the epitome of controversy right now, but the ‘Trump Tower’ brochure, with a lizard black 115 gsm slipcase, is a work of art. The text is printed on 225gsm Leykam matt card. It was printed with standard density to produce high-quality colour depth. It also went through a series of finishing processes such as gold foil stamping, spot UV, matt lamination, and laser cutting. The samples, with run lengths of 500, were printed on Heidelberg LX five-colour plus online coater, with an Apogee workflow and Agfa CTP system.

The GQ magazine

Priya Raju — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:57:19

The company uses a Goss web offset and Mitsubishi sheetfed machines to print the magazines. The GQ magazine uses Nova press art paper, 80 gsm for text and 200 gsm for cover. The outer cover has UV varnish. The special feature of the samples is the post-binding, including two gatefolds and an insert tipping. All these, keeping intact the excellent picture quality!

My Purple perfume carton

Priya Raju — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 18:38:47

The ‘My Purple’ sample features back side printing, back-to-back pasting, both side gloss lamination and top-side purple foil. Post-press includes matt lamination, silver foil and embossing. The carton by Manipal Technologies was printed on a Heidelberg CD 74. The plates were produced on Screen 8600 with auto loader and online processor. The pre-press work was done with an Esko workflow and Flexicrip from Esko.

Crystal box

Priya Raju — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 18:35:29

The samples were printed on Sapphire 290 gsm paper on a Heidelberg machine using violet CTP. In the ‘Crystal’ sample, crystal UV is used for emphasis for gemstones. Additionally a host of special effects, multicolour stones are brought to life in the form of crystal. Post-press includes silver MetPET, thermal lamination, crystal UV, abrasive UV, gloss thermal.

Ek nayi subah coffee table book

Priya Raju — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 10:38:00

And it comes with a seven-inch screen and a port to charge, to play a video, all within the book. The book is an example how digital can do everything that offset can. It was on a C800 with EI F200 server. The jacket cover is printed on Konica Minolta C6000 with UV embellishments.

NCERT special accessible children's book

Priya Raju — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 10:33:00

The ‘NCERT special accessible children’s books’ by Chanakya Mudrak were unique – 40 different books with five copies each; total 200 copies. It was collaboration between NCERT and Chanakya Mudrak, with the company providing the production technical know-how. The company also received a mention in the credit page of the book. It took almost six months of R&D and pre-press processing for the books. A well designed and thoughtful book, we say.