The Power of Print & Digital Embellishment: A Deep Dive with Daniel Dejan | Taktiful Tuesdays Ep. 13
Welcome back to another episode of Taktiful Tuesdays! This week, host Eric Vessels sits down with the legendary Daniel Dejan—a graphic arts industry veteran, creative director at Dejan Associates, and co-founder of MarketWise Academy. Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table with over four decades of experience in print production, paper selection, multi-channel marketing, and digital embellishment.
In this episode, we dive into:
– How print has evolved alongside digital media
– The profitability challenge for printers in a rapidly changing tech landscape
– The rise of digital embellishments (raised varnish, foil, haptics) and their impact on marketing
– Why the power of touch makes print more memorable than digital
– The future of print in a data-driven, AI-enhanced world
If you’re in the printing, design, or marketing industry, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!
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The Evolution of Print: A Conversation with I...
In this special episode of Taktiful Tuesdays, host Eric Vessels sits down with the legendary Frank Romano, a true luminary in print. With a career spanning over six decades, Frank has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the printing industry—from hot metal type to digital printing and AI. What’s Inside This Episode? Frank’s 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 Printing’s 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 Frank’s favorite place in the world and the one piece of history he treasures most Upcoming Event Alert!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! If you're passionate about print, history, and the future of design, this episode is a must-watch!
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