Colour Processes - Examples

The first example of printing i wanted to show was the October issue of Computer Arts Project magazine cover. This whole issue is dedicated to print and explains experimentation and certain things related to print. I really like the spot varnish effect. I think it looks really professional and slick. The image I've scanned and uploaded doesn't really show the spot printing, but certain magazines in the word PRINT, the title of the magazine and the trainers in the bottom right of the cover all have been spot varnished. I will have to explain this issue in a post all its own as it was so good and informative.



This piece of print design was designed by the college and it was an invitation to an End of Year Show for my final year at college. This is an example of a spot colour and the circle is metallic gold with a black stock. I liked the simple design and impact the gold has against the black.



This duo-tone image has been in my folder of inspiration for a while now and I've finally got an opportunity to talk about it. The scan doesn't do it any justice, but it has a sort of blue/grey colour range. I like the frame around the portrait and i think the vintage image is strong and memorable.



This second spot varnish example is a bookmark promoting the college which I've had for a while too. I like the spot varnishing so much i had to include it twice!



I don't really think this is an example of moire, but its still a good little optical design that you can never focus on one place for too long as your eye constantly wants to move around.

This final image is a promotional printed piece advertising stock types and colours. I was drawn to the bright vibrant colours, which was probably what they wanted to happen.