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Why the Embellishment Technology Tour at PRINTING United Matters More Than Ever
Every year, PRINTING United Expo serves as the epicenter of innovation in the print industry. With hundreds of exhibitors, ONE MILLION...

Kevin Abergel
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Designing for Luxury: A Designer Meetup Recap
The Digital Embellishment Designer Meetup: Textures, Tactile Finishes, and the Art of Luxury Notes and insights from the August 21...

Kevin Abergel
Aug 25, 202512 min read


The Embellishment Effect: The Hidden Language of Print
First Impressions in Foil On a recent afternoon in a mock supermarket lab, a group of shoppers wandered through aisles of packaged goods....

Kevin Abergel
Aug 21, 202515 min read


Feel This Book: The Tactile Renaissance of Print in a Digital Age
A Dragon on the Page One chilly morning in 2023, a curious line formed outside a bookstore in Michigan. Instead of clamoring for a...

Kevin Abergel
Aug 12, 202512 min read


Lessons from the Digital Embellishment Designer Meetup: Designing for Touch
The Digital Embellishment Designer Meetup on July 18 brought together print and design professionals to share insights on creating...

Kevin Abergel
Jul 21, 202515 min read


Ink, Intelligence, and the Human Touch: Lessons from 30 Years at Adobe
At first glance, it seemed like a coincidence. Mike Scrutton had just received a commemorative brick from Adobe for 30 years of service....

Kevin Abergel
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Lessons from the Paper Queen: Sabine Lenz on Print’s Tactile Renaissance
Sabine Lenz has seen the future of print, and it’s tactile . Known affectionately as the “Paper Queen” by her followers, Sabine is the...

Kevin Abergel
Jun 24, 202514 min read
Designing Impact: What the Label Industry Can Learn from the Digital Embellishment Designer Meetup
The June edition of the Digital Embellishment Designer Meetup opened with the usual warmth and wit that defines our creative corner of...

Kevin Abergel
Jun 17, 20257 min read


The Digital Packaging Revolution: Transforming Packaging with Embellishments
Joe Deboy, VP of Sales at Napco USA, joined Kevin Abergel on The Digital Embellishment Show to share a candid look at what’s happening...

Kevin Abergel
May 30, 20254 min read


Skandacor and Taktiful Team Up to Drive Customer Success in Digital Embellishment
Melbourne, FL – May 20th 2025 – Skandacor is deepening its collaboration with Taktiful, a recognized leader in digital embellishment....

Kevin Abergel
May 19, 20252 min read


Designing for Digital Print Embellishments in Packaging: A Practical Guide for Designers
In the world of print, packaging is where creativity meets complexity. It’s no longer enough to print a box with good color and clean...

Kevin Abergel
May 14, 20255 min read


Unlocking the Power of Variable Data Embellishments
Imagine receiving a calendar with your name stamped in shimmering gold foil. Would you ever throw it away? Probably not. That’s the magic...

Kevin Abergel
Apr 29, 20254 min read


Digital Embellishment: Not an Industry Segment, But a Global Movement
In an era where commoditization threatens to erode the value of print, a revolution is quietly reshaping the industry. Digital...

Kevin Abergel
Apr 17, 20255 min read


Designing for Digital Print Embellishments: Lessons from the Experts
Digital print embellishments like Spot UV, foil, and varnish can transform ordinary designs into extraordinary pieces by adding depth,...

Kevin Abergel
Mar 31, 20255 min read


Foil Alchemy: How Foil is Transforming Brand Value in the Attention Economy
In today’s saturated market, where 80% of consumers make purchasing decisions based on brand perception (according to a 2023 Nielsen...

Kevin Abergel
Feb 20, 20253 min read


OP ED: Embracing the Future of Digital Print Embellishments—Without Sacrificing Value
Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Friends, It is with great excitement and a profound sense of responsibility that I write to you during...

Kevin Abergel
Feb 12, 20255 min read


The Art of Illumination: A MasterClass Journey with Matt Redbear on Digital Foil
On a crisp February morning in 2025, digital embellishment designers from around the world gathered virtually for a masterclass led by...

Kevin Abergel
Feb 11, 20254 min read


From Music to Masterpieces: How David “Guru of Printing” Drucker Embodies Luxury, Innovation, and Legacy in Print
On a balmy weekday afternoon, I found myself preparing for an interview with one of the most intriguing figures in luxury print, David...

Kevin Abergel
Jan 23, 202510 min read


Guest Blog: Digital Embellishment, A Disruptive Revolution Transforming Print and Packaging by April Lytle
As a brief introduction, I am the Global Innovation Manager for Scodix, a manufacturer of high-end digital embellishment presses. My...

April Lytle
Jan 22, 20253 min read


New Year, New Designs: The Journey into 2025 Digital Print Embellishments
New Year, New Designs: The Journey into 2025 Digital Print Embellishments On January 21, a diverse group of print and design...

Kevin Abergel
Jan 22, 202510 min read
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