Ep 11: The Evolution of Print: A Conversation with Industry Legend Frank Romano
In this special episode of Taktiful Tuesdays, host Eric Vessels sits down with the legendary Frank Romano, a true luminary in the world of print. With a career spanning over six decades, Frank has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the printing industryâfrom hot metal type to digital printing and AI.
đ Whatâs Inside This Episode?
– Frankâs journey from working at Mergenthaler Linotype to founding Typeworld and editing Pocket Pal
– The impact of automation and AI on print and graphic design
– The Museum of Printingâs latest acquisition: a 1700s English Common Press and a rare 1873 Sholes & Glidden typewriter
– Why direct mail is making a comeback and the future of digital embellishment
– Frankâs favorite place in the world and the one piece of history he treasures most
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Join Frank Romano & industry leaders at the Museum of Printing in Haverhill, MA, for a two-day digital embellishment workshop (April 22-23, 2025). More details inside!
đ„ If you’re passionate about print, history, and the future of design, this episode is a must-watch!
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Ep. 1: Taktiful and Inkish Unite!
In the grand premiere of âTaktiful Tuesdaysââyes, weâre making Tuesdays a thing nowâhost Eric Vessels rolls out the virtual red carpet for none other than Kevin Abergel, CEO and founder of Taktiful, and Morten Reitoft, the editorial wizard behind @INKISH. This episode shines a spotlight on their shared dream to jazz up the printing world with a dash of digital dazzle. Their master plan? To educate and empower print service providers (PSPs) and converters worldwideâbecause who doesnât want global empowerment on their rĂ©sumĂ©? Theyâre all about helping businesses leverage cutting-edge technologies to stand out from the crowd and, naturally, boost those profit margins. Both teams are buzzing with excitement about the partnership and are committed to delivering high-quality, impactful content that might just make the paper itâs printed on blush.