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Over 20 years of print and design knowledge, shared. Expert articles, industry insights, and practical tips from the MDR* team.

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GARMENTS

DTG vs DTF: Which Garment Printing Method Is Right for Your Project?

Direct to Garment and Direct to Film are both digital printing methods for garments — but they work very differently. Understanding the distinction helps you choose the right technique for your needs.

Foil, Emboss, Spot UV: When Special Finishes Are Worth the Investment

Special print finishes command attention and communicate quality — but they come at a cost. Here's how to use foil blocking, embossing, and spot UV effectively, and when they're truly worth it.

INDUSTRY

RGB vs CMYK: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Sending an RGB file to a printer is one of the most common — and costly — mistakes in design. Here's what the difference actually means, and how to get your colours right every time.

DESIGN

The Art of the Brief: How to Get Better Results From Your Designer

The quality of the creative brief you give is directly proportional to the quality of the work you get back. Here's how to brief a designer in a way that sets everyone up for success.

Paper Stock: A No-Nonsense Guide to Weights, Coatings & Finishes

Silk, gloss, uncoated, 170gsm, 350gsm — paper specifications can feel like a foreign language. This plain-English guide explains everything you need to know to make the right choice.

Large Format Printing: From Exhibition Stands to Building Wraps

Large format print encompasses everything from roller banners to full building wraps. Understanding the key considerations — resolution, substrate, environment — helps you get the right result at any scale.

DESIGN

Why Typography Is the Most Underrated Element of Brand Design

Logos get all the attention. But typography — the fonts you choose and how you use them — does more heavy lifting for your brand identity than almost anything else.

INDUSTRY

Print Is Not Dead: Why Physical Media Is Having a Quiet Renaissance

For two decades, obituaries were written for the print industry. They were premature. Here's why physical print is reclaiming its place as a premium, trusted, and effective communication medium.

INDUSTRY

Sustainable Print: How the Industry Is Getting Serious About the Environment

Print has a reputation as an environmental villain. The reality in 2024 is far more nuanced — and the industry's progress on sustainability is genuinely impressive.

Inside the Print Press: How Commercial Offset Printing Actually Works

Offset lithography has been the backbone of commercial print for over a century. It's fast, consistent, and produces quality that digital printing still struggles to match at scale.

The Death of the Argos Catalogue: What Print Lost the Day a Legend Died

For 47 years, the Argos catalogue was the most thumbed publication in Britain. When it was killed off in 2020, it wasn't just a business decision — it was the end of a cultural institution.

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