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Paper lovers, assemble!

We joined the Independent Paper Show’s ‘Haute Couture Edition’ in Lausanne, Switzerland.

It was a busy two days of paper, people, and a brilliant reminder of why we love this job so much.

@papershow.ch

Paper lovers, assemble!

We joined the Independent Paper Show’s ‘Haute Couture Edition’ in Lausanne, Switzerland.

It was a busy two days of paper, people, and a brilliant reminder of why we love this job so much.

@papershow.ch

Paper lovers, assemble!

We joined the Independent Paper Show’s ‘Haute Couture Edition’ in Lausanne, Switzerland.

It was a busy two days of paper, people, and a brilliant reminder of why we love this job so much.

@papershow.ch

Paper lovers, assemble!

We joined the Independent Paper Show’s ‘Haute Couture Edition’ in Lausanne, Switzerland.

It was a busy two days of paper, people, and a brilliant reminder of why we love this job so much.

@papershow.ch

Paper lovers, assemble!

We joined the Independent Paper Show’s ‘Haute Couture Edition’ in Lausanne, Switzerland.

It was a busy two days of paper, people, and a brilliant reminder of why we love this job so much.

@papershow.ch

Paper lovers, assemble!

We joined the Independent Paper Show’s ‘Haute Couture Edition’ in Lausanne, Switzerland.

It was a busy two days of paper, people, and a brilliant reminder of why we love this job so much.

@papershow.ch

Last week, we had the privilege of bringing GF Smith Colorplan to Seoul 🇰🇷

In partnership with our Korean partner @samwonpaper and the Korea Package Design Association (KPDA), we hosted a seminar at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, welcoming over 120 designers and creative studios from across Korea.

Our very own Lubos Bisto took to the stage to explore the world of colour and material trends, while Park Hyun-woo of @innored shared his vision for the future of AI in design. Two perspectives, one shared passion for the craft.

Lubos said, “I’m grateful to have played a part in Seoul’s iconic DDP last week. A room full of passionate designers is the best kind of audience. I can’t wait to come back and have more of these inspiring conversations.”

A huge thank you to Samwon Paper and the Samwon Scholarship Foundation for co-hosting and making this day possible - and to every designer who joined us and brought such great energy to the room.

Moments like these remind us why colour, paper, and community go hand in hand 🤝

Last week, we had the privilege of bringing GF Smith Colorplan to Seoul 🇰🇷

In partnership with our Korean partner @samwonpaper and the Korea Package Design Association (KPDA), we hosted a seminar at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, welcoming over 120 designers and creative studios from across Korea.

Our very own Lubos Bisto took to the stage to explore the world of colour and material trends, while Park Hyun-woo of @innored shared his vision for the future of AI in design. Two perspectives, one shared passion for the craft.

Lubos said, “I’m grateful to have played a part in Seoul’s iconic DDP last week. A room full of passionate designers is the best kind of audience. I can’t wait to come back and have more of these inspiring conversations.”

A huge thank you to Samwon Paper and the Samwon Scholarship Foundation for co-hosting and making this day possible - and to every designer who joined us and brought such great energy to the room.

Moments like these remind us why colour, paper, and community go hand in hand 🤝

Last week, we had the privilege of bringing GF Smith Colorplan to Seoul 🇰🇷

In partnership with our Korean partner @samwonpaper and the Korea Package Design Association (KPDA), we hosted a seminar at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, welcoming over 120 designers and creative studios from across Korea.

Our very own Lubos Bisto took to the stage to explore the world of colour and material trends, while Park Hyun-woo of @innored shared his vision for the future of AI in design. Two perspectives, one shared passion for the craft.

Lubos said, “I’m grateful to have played a part in Seoul’s iconic DDP last week. A room full of passionate designers is the best kind of audience. I can’t wait to come back and have more of these inspiring conversations.”

A huge thank you to Samwon Paper and the Samwon Scholarship Foundation for co-hosting and making this day possible - and to every designer who joined us and brought such great energy to the room.

Moments like these remind us why colour, paper, and community go hand in hand 🤝

Last week, we had the privilege of bringing GF Smith Colorplan to Seoul 🇰🇷

In partnership with our Korean partner @samwonpaper and the Korea Package Design Association (KPDA), we hosted a seminar at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, welcoming over 120 designers and creative studios from across Korea.

Our very own Lubos Bisto took to the stage to explore the world of colour and material trends, while Park Hyun-woo of @innored shared his vision for the future of AI in design. Two perspectives, one shared passion for the craft.

Lubos said, “I’m grateful to have played a part in Seoul’s iconic DDP last week. A room full of passionate designers is the best kind of audience. I can’t wait to come back and have more of these inspiring conversations.”

A huge thank you to Samwon Paper and the Samwon Scholarship Foundation for co-hosting and making this day possible - and to every designer who joined us and brought such great energy to the room.

Moments like these remind us why colour, paper, and community go hand in hand 🤝

Last week, we had the privilege of bringing GF Smith Colorplan to Seoul 🇰🇷

In partnership with our Korean partner @samwonpaper and the Korea Package Design Association (KPDA), we hosted a seminar at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, welcoming over 120 designers and creative studios from across Korea.

Our very own Lubos Bisto took to the stage to explore the world of colour and material trends, while Park Hyun-woo of @innored shared his vision for the future of AI in design. Two perspectives, one shared passion for the craft.

Lubos said, “I’m grateful to have played a part in Seoul’s iconic DDP last week. A room full of passionate designers is the best kind of audience. I can’t wait to come back and have more of these inspiring conversations.”

A huge thank you to Samwon Paper and the Samwon Scholarship Foundation for co-hosting and making this day possible - and to every designer who joined us and brought such great energy to the room.

Moments like these remind us why colour, paper, and community go hand in hand 🤝

Last week, we had the privilege of bringing GF Smith Colorplan to Seoul 🇰🇷

In partnership with our Korean partner @samwonpaper and the Korea Package Design Association (KPDA), we hosted a seminar at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, welcoming over 120 designers and creative studios from across Korea.

Our very own Lubos Bisto took to the stage to explore the world of colour and material trends, while Park Hyun-woo of @innored shared his vision for the future of AI in design. Two perspectives, one shared passion for the craft.

Lubos said, “I’m grateful to have played a part in Seoul’s iconic DDP last week. A room full of passionate designers is the best kind of audience. I can’t wait to come back and have more of these inspiring conversations.”

A huge thank you to Samwon Paper and the Samwon Scholarship Foundation for co-hosting and making this day possible - and to every designer who joined us and brought such great energy to the room.

Moments like these remind us why colour, paper, and community go hand in hand 🤝

TRADE SECRET

Blind embossing paired with duplexing is a premium, high-end print technique used to create luxurious, tactile, and minimalist designs.

Blind embossing creates a raised, three-dimensional image without ink or foil, while duplexing involves adhering two sheets of paper together to create a thicker stock. When combined, the duplexing masks the often-unsightly reverse indentation caused by the embossing, allowing for a clean, raised design on the face, and a perfectly smooth on the reverse.

Whilst drying the duplexed sheets are held under weight to prevent any bowing or warping (the glue used in duplexing can introduce moisture, causing the paper to warp or curl) and when trimming to size the guillotine clamps the job in position, unfortunately both operations result in flattening the blind embossing.

Often when using print-finishing processes in combination this can create their own unique issues, but when it comes to blind embossing paired with duplexing we have developed a solution to eliminate these issues, however, that’s our trade secret.

Design: @humanafterallstudio
Client: @google

Google Zeitgeist Invitation.

Size:
210mm x 148mm.

Format:
2 x 2pp duplexed.

Material:
@gfsmithpapers @colorplan_papers Pristine White 270gsm with Morocco Embossing.

Finishing:
Face: Foiled in @foilcoltd 6661, and blind embossed.
Reverse: Foiled in @foilcoltd 6661, duplexed, and trimmed to size.

#blindemboss #blindembossing #embossing #duplexing #invitation #tradesecret

TRADE SECRET

Blind embossing paired with duplexing is a premium, high-end print technique used to create luxurious, tactile, and minimalist designs.

Blind embossing creates a raised, three-dimensional image without ink or foil, while duplexing involves adhering two sheets of paper together to create a thicker stock. When combined, the duplexing masks the often-unsightly reverse indentation caused by the embossing, allowing for a clean, raised design on the face, and a perfectly smooth on the reverse.

Whilst drying the duplexed sheets are held under weight to prevent any bowing or warping (the glue used in duplexing can introduce moisture, causing the paper to warp or curl) and when trimming to size the guillotine clamps the job in position, unfortunately both operations result in flattening the blind embossing.

Often when using print-finishing processes in combination this can create their own unique issues, but when it comes to blind embossing paired with duplexing we have developed a solution to eliminate these issues, however, that’s our trade secret.

Design: @humanafterallstudio
Client: @google

Google Zeitgeist Invitation.

Size:
210mm x 148mm.

Format:
2 x 2pp duplexed.

Material:
@gfsmithpapers @colorplan_papers Pristine White 270gsm with Morocco Embossing.

Finishing:
Face: Foiled in @foilcoltd 6661, and blind embossed.
Reverse: Foiled in @foilcoltd 6661, duplexed, and trimmed to size.

#blindemboss #blindembossing #embossing #duplexing #invitation #tradesecret

TRADE SECRET

Blind embossing paired with duplexing is a premium, high-end print technique used to create luxurious, tactile, and minimalist designs.

Blind embossing creates a raised, three-dimensional image without ink or foil, while duplexing involves adhering two sheets of paper together to create a thicker stock. When combined, the duplexing masks the often-unsightly reverse indentation caused by the embossing, allowing for a clean, raised design on the face, and a perfectly smooth on the reverse.

Whilst drying the duplexed sheets are held under weight to prevent any bowing or warping (the glue used in duplexing can introduce moisture, causing the paper to warp or curl) and when trimming to size the guillotine clamps the job in position, unfortunately both operations result in flattening the blind embossing.

Often when using print-finishing processes in combination this can create their own unique issues, but when it comes to blind embossing paired with duplexing we have developed a solution to eliminate these issues, however, that’s our trade secret.

Design: @humanafterallstudio
Client: @google

Google Zeitgeist Invitation.

Size:
210mm x 148mm.

Format:
2 x 2pp duplexed.

Material:
@gfsmithpapers @colorplan_papers Pristine White 270gsm with Morocco Embossing.

Finishing:
Face: Foiled in @foilcoltd 6661, and blind embossed.
Reverse: Foiled in @foilcoltd 6661, duplexed, and trimmed to size.

#blindemboss #blindembossing #embossing #duplexing #invitation #tradesecret

Made using Zen Pure White from GF Smith, Élucidé’s packaging is designed as a complete system. 100% glue-free, the origami-style structure opens like a flower, allowing each box to be flattened easily and fully recycled. Chosen for its enhanced, uncoated finish, Zen is lightweight and strong with a surface that’s ideal for 2 Pantone spot colour printing.

We spoke to packaging designer Laura Boast about the decision to specify GF Smith Zen.

She explained, “We were microscopic in our design choices for Élucidé’s packaging, considering every element for optimum performance while elevating sustainability for a luxury sensory experience. Made with precision, every detail was fine-tuned - from visual design that connects to the product’s time-of-day use, to material selection that enhances desirability, through to the carbon footprint of printing. The packaging embodies truly conscious design.”

Brand Storyteller: Sarah Conway / Stories of Design @stories.of.design 
CMF: Laura Perryman / Colour of Saying @colour_of_saying 
Brand and Packaging Design: Laura Jane Boast / Conscious Made @conscious.made
Primary Packaging: @shellworks_
Secondary Packaging: @generationpress

Made using Zen Pure White from GF Smith, Élucidé’s packaging is designed as a complete system. 100% glue-free, the origami-style structure opens like a flower, allowing each box to be flattened easily and fully recycled. Chosen for its enhanced, uncoated finish, Zen is lightweight and strong with a surface that’s ideal for 2 Pantone spot colour printing.

We spoke to packaging designer Laura Boast about the decision to specify GF Smith Zen.

She explained, “We were microscopic in our design choices for Élucidé’s packaging, considering every element for optimum performance while elevating sustainability for a luxury sensory experience. Made with precision, every detail was fine-tuned - from visual design that connects to the product’s time-of-day use, to material selection that enhances desirability, through to the carbon footprint of printing. The packaging embodies truly conscious design.”

Brand Storyteller: Sarah Conway / Stories of Design @stories.of.design 
CMF: Laura Perryman / Colour of Saying @colour_of_saying 
Brand and Packaging Design: Laura Jane Boast / Conscious Made @conscious.made
Primary Packaging: @shellworks_
Secondary Packaging: @generationpress

Made using Zen Pure White from GF Smith, Élucidé’s packaging is designed as a complete system. 100% glue-free, the origami-style structure opens like a flower, allowing each box to be flattened easily and fully recycled. Chosen for its enhanced, uncoated finish, Zen is lightweight and strong with a surface that’s ideal for 2 Pantone spot colour printing.

We spoke to packaging designer Laura Boast about the decision to specify GF Smith Zen.

She explained, “We were microscopic in our design choices for Élucidé’s packaging, considering every element for optimum performance while elevating sustainability for a luxury sensory experience. Made with precision, every detail was fine-tuned - from visual design that connects to the product’s time-of-day use, to material selection that enhances desirability, through to the carbon footprint of printing. The packaging embodies truly conscious design.”

Brand Storyteller: Sarah Conway / Stories of Design @stories.of.design 
CMF: Laura Perryman / Colour of Saying @colour_of_saying 
Brand and Packaging Design: Laura Jane Boast / Conscious Made @conscious.made
Primary Packaging: @shellworks_
Secondary Packaging: @generationpress

What does colour sound like? 🎶🌈

For Record Store Day 2026, we’re bringing the GF Smith Colorplan Vinyl project back into focus – and giving 100 record collectors the chance to win their very own copy.

Created in collaboration with sound design studio @father_sound this limited edition 12” translates our iconic Colorplan shades into one immersive soundscape. The bold, expressive record sleeves were developed by the talented students at Manchester School of Art, who were asked to capture their own vision of sound + colour.

If you’d like a copy of this super-special release, comment ‘Sound’ and we’ll get one in the post to (lucky) you. 💌

What does colour sound like? 🎶🌈

For Record Store Day 2026, we’re bringing the GF Smith Colorplan Vinyl project back into focus – and giving 100 record collectors the chance to win their very own copy.

Created in collaboration with sound design studio @father_sound this limited edition 12” translates our iconic Colorplan shades into one immersive soundscape. The bold, expressive record sleeves were developed by the talented students at Manchester School of Art, who were asked to capture their own vision of sound + colour.

If you’d like a copy of this super-special release, comment ‘Sound’ and we’ll get one in the post to (lucky) you. 💌

What does colour sound like? 🎶🌈

For Record Store Day 2026, we’re bringing the GF Smith Colorplan Vinyl project back into focus – and giving 100 record collectors the chance to win their very own copy.

Created in collaboration with sound design studio @father_sound this limited edition 12” translates our iconic Colorplan shades into one immersive soundscape. The bold, expressive record sleeves were developed by the talented students at Manchester School of Art, who were asked to capture their own vision of sound + colour.

If you’d like a copy of this super-special release, comment ‘Sound’ and we’ll get one in the post to (lucky) you. 💌

What does colour sound like? 🎶🌈

For Record Store Day 2026, we’re bringing the GF Smith Colorplan Vinyl project back into focus – and giving 100 record collectors the chance to win their very own copy.

Created in collaboration with sound design studio @father_sound this limited edition 12” translates our iconic Colorplan shades into one immersive soundscape. The bold, expressive record sleeves were developed by the talented students at Manchester School of Art, who were asked to capture their own vision of sound + colour.

If you’d like a copy of this super-special release, comment ‘Sound’ and we’ll get one in the post to (lucky) you. 💌

What does colour sound like? 🎶🌈

For Record Store Day 2026, we’re bringing the GF Smith Colorplan Vinyl project back into focus – and giving 100 record collectors the chance to win their very own copy.

Created in collaboration with sound design studio @father_sound this limited edition 12” translates our iconic Colorplan shades into one immersive soundscape. The bold, expressive record sleeves were developed by the talented students at Manchester School of Art, who were asked to capture their own vision of sound + colour.

If you’d like a copy of this super-special release, comment ‘Sound’ and we’ll get one in the post to (lucky) you. 💌

What does colour sound like? 🎶🌈

For Record Store Day 2026, we’re bringing the GF Smith Colorplan Vinyl project back into focus – and giving 100 record collectors the chance to win their very own copy.

Created in collaboration with sound design studio @father_sound this limited edition 12” translates our iconic Colorplan shades into one immersive soundscape. The bold, expressive record sleeves were developed by the talented students at Manchester School of Art, who were asked to capture their own vision of sound + colour.

If you’d like a copy of this super-special release, comment ‘Sound’ and we’ll get one in the post to (lucky) you. 💌

Some papers need to be seen - Geltex needs to be held.

This beautifully bound Geltex sample set brings together its fabric-inspired texture and deeply saturated, pulp-dyed colours in one very satisfying format.

From jewel-toned covers to the weight and feel of every swatch inside, it’s designed to show exactly how this paper performs in the real world (not just on screen).

Perfect for book covers, packaging, box wraps and anywhere the surface really matters.

Get in touch with our paper consultants via the website to get your hands on the Geltex sample set and start dreaming up your next project.

Some papers need to be seen - Geltex needs to be held.

This beautifully bound Geltex sample set brings together its fabric-inspired texture and deeply saturated, pulp-dyed colours in one very satisfying format.

From jewel-toned covers to the weight and feel of every swatch inside, it’s designed to show exactly how this paper performs in the real world (not just on screen).

Perfect for book covers, packaging, box wraps and anywhere the surface really matters.

Get in touch with our paper consultants via the website to get your hands on the Geltex sample set and start dreaming up your next project.

Some papers need to be seen - Geltex needs to be held.

This beautifully bound Geltex sample set brings together its fabric-inspired texture and deeply saturated, pulp-dyed colours in one very satisfying format.

From jewel-toned covers to the weight and feel of every swatch inside, it’s designed to show exactly how this paper performs in the real world (not just on screen).

Perfect for book covers, packaging, box wraps and anywhere the surface really matters.

Get in touch with our paper consultants via the website to get your hands on the Geltex sample set and start dreaming up your next project.

Some papers need to be seen - Geltex needs to be held.

This beautifully bound Geltex sample set brings together its fabric-inspired texture and deeply saturated, pulp-dyed colours in one very satisfying format.

From jewel-toned covers to the weight and feel of every swatch inside, it’s designed to show exactly how this paper performs in the real world (not just on screen).

Perfect for book covers, packaging, box wraps and anywhere the surface really matters.

Get in touch with our paper consultants via the website to get your hands on the Geltex sample set and start dreaming up your next project.

Good enough to eat 🥪 This tasty looking @pithsupply sandwich is made entirely of @gmundpaper.

On the ingredients list we’ve got:

THE FILLINGS
Lettuce (Gmund Matt 32 100 gsm) 
Tomato (Gmund Matt 54 100 gsm) 
Deli Meat (Gmund Matt 11 100 gsm) 
Cheese (Gmund Matt 94 120 gsm) 
Bread (Gmund Matt 38 100 gsm)

THE WRAPPER
Bread (Gmund Bier Lager 250 gsm)

Fresh from the guillotine, it’s a feast for the eyes. 👀

Good enough to eat 🥪 This tasty looking @pithsupply sandwich is made entirely of @gmundpaper.

On the ingredients list we’ve got:

THE FILLINGS
Lettuce (Gmund Matt 32 100 gsm) 
Tomato (Gmund Matt 54 100 gsm) 
Deli Meat (Gmund Matt 11 100 gsm) 
Cheese (Gmund Matt 94 120 gsm) 
Bread (Gmund Matt 38 100 gsm)

THE WRAPPER
Bread (Gmund Bier Lager 250 gsm)

Fresh from the guillotine, it’s a feast for the eyes. 👀

Good enough to eat 🥪 This tasty looking @pithsupply sandwich is made entirely of @gmundpaper.

On the ingredients list we’ve got:

THE FILLINGS
Lettuce (Gmund Matt 32 100 gsm) 
Tomato (Gmund Matt 54 100 gsm) 
Deli Meat (Gmund Matt 11 100 gsm) 
Cheese (Gmund Matt 94 120 gsm) 
Bread (Gmund Matt 38 100 gsm)

THE WRAPPER
Bread (Gmund Bier Lager 250 gsm)

Fresh from the guillotine, it’s a feast for the eyes. 👀

Good enough to eat 🥪 This tasty looking @pithsupply sandwich is made entirely of @gmundpaper.

On the ingredients list we’ve got:

THE FILLINGS
Lettuce (Gmund Matt 32 100 gsm) 
Tomato (Gmund Matt 54 100 gsm) 
Deli Meat (Gmund Matt 11 100 gsm) 
Cheese (Gmund Matt 94 120 gsm) 
Bread (Gmund Matt 38 100 gsm)

THE WRAPPER
Bread (Gmund Bier Lager 250 gsm)

Fresh from the guillotine, it’s a feast for the eyes. 👀

Good enough to eat 🥪 This tasty looking @pithsupply sandwich is made entirely of @gmundpaper.

On the ingredients list we’ve got:

THE FILLINGS
Lettuce (Gmund Matt 32 100 gsm) 
Tomato (Gmund Matt 54 100 gsm) 
Deli Meat (Gmund Matt 11 100 gsm) 
Cheese (Gmund Matt 94 120 gsm) 
Bread (Gmund Matt 38 100 gsm)

THE WRAPPER
Bread (Gmund Bier Lager 250 gsm)

Fresh from the guillotine, it’s a feast for the eyes. 👀

Good enough to eat 🥪 This tasty looking @pithsupply sandwich is made entirely of @gmundpaper.

On the ingredients list we’ve got:

THE FILLINGS
Lettuce (Gmund Matt 32 100 gsm) 
Tomato (Gmund Matt 54 100 gsm) 
Deli Meat (Gmund Matt 11 100 gsm) 
Cheese (Gmund Matt 94 120 gsm) 
Bread (Gmund Matt 38 100 gsm)

THE WRAPPER
Bread (Gmund Bier Lager 250 gsm)

Fresh from the guillotine, it’s a feast for the eyes. 👀

400 postcards, 100 issues, and one very joyful ode to print.

RISO CLUB 100 brings together a global archive of risograph work - bold, tactile and gloriously imperfect, it’s full of colours that only come alive on paper.

Created by RISOTTO and built over 100 monthly issues, the exhibition celebrates artists, process, community and the quiet magic of something physical arriving in the post. The slow, ink-rich antidote to a very fast world.

On show in Glasgow from 11–19 April 2026, with workshops, tours – and plenty for print lovers to get stuck into.

@risottostudio

@davidmckendrickstudio is a London-based art director, and the founder of @paperboy.magazine. We spoke to him about using Imitlin by @fedrigoni.paper available in the UK from GF Smith for the latest edition of Paperboy.

Super tough, lightweight and resistant to tearing, Imitlin is designed to be handled, folded and carried around without ever losing its shape or character, it stays looking good. Up close, it has a woven, canvas-like texture that adds depth.

“The disposability of magazines has changed considerably over the last decade, but I’ve always wanted people to read and collect Paperboy. This was one of the reasons I chose to work with Imitlin for Issue 8 (The Scotland Issue). The durability of Imitlin means that Paperboy can stand in bookshelves along with the tough hardbacks and hold its own.

Moving from fabric covers to Imitlin is a natural evolution for Paperboy – it’s chic stuff. The magazine is a teenager now with a little bit of fluff on his chin. His voice has deepened – he’s growing up! His saddle stitched cover is now perfect-bound sections and although his jacket remains important, it had to fit better in his new, adolescent world. The Paperboy readership are a clever bunch and expect change. They’re ready for it and, in some ways, they expect it. Wait until you see the cover for the next issue!”

@davidmckendrickstudio is a London-based art director, and the founder of @paperboy.magazine. We spoke to him about using Imitlin by @fedrigoni.paper available in the UK from GF Smith for the latest edition of Paperboy.

Super tough, lightweight and resistant to tearing, Imitlin is designed to be handled, folded and carried around without ever losing its shape or character, it stays looking good. Up close, it has a woven, canvas-like texture that adds depth.

“The disposability of magazines has changed considerably over the last decade, but I’ve always wanted people to read and collect Paperboy. This was one of the reasons I chose to work with Imitlin for Issue 8 (The Scotland Issue). The durability of Imitlin means that Paperboy can stand in bookshelves along with the tough hardbacks and hold its own.

Moving from fabric covers to Imitlin is a natural evolution for Paperboy – it’s chic stuff. The magazine is a teenager now with a little bit of fluff on his chin. His voice has deepened – he’s growing up! His saddle stitched cover is now perfect-bound sections and although his jacket remains important, it had to fit better in his new, adolescent world. The Paperboy readership are a clever bunch and expect change. They’re ready for it and, in some ways, they expect it. Wait until you see the cover for the next issue!”

@davidmckendrickstudio is a London-based art director, and the founder of @paperboy.magazine. We spoke to him about using Imitlin by @fedrigoni.paper available in the UK from GF Smith for the latest edition of Paperboy.

Super tough, lightweight and resistant to tearing, Imitlin is designed to be handled, folded and carried around without ever losing its shape or character, it stays looking good. Up close, it has a woven, canvas-like texture that adds depth.

“The disposability of magazines has changed considerably over the last decade, but I’ve always wanted people to read and collect Paperboy. This was one of the reasons I chose to work with Imitlin for Issue 8 (The Scotland Issue). The durability of Imitlin means that Paperboy can stand in bookshelves along with the tough hardbacks and hold its own.

Moving from fabric covers to Imitlin is a natural evolution for Paperboy – it’s chic stuff. The magazine is a teenager now with a little bit of fluff on his chin. His voice has deepened – he’s growing up! His saddle stitched cover is now perfect-bound sections and although his jacket remains important, it had to fit better in his new, adolescent world. The Paperboy readership are a clever bunch and expect change. They’re ready for it and, in some ways, they expect it. Wait until you see the cover for the next issue!”

@davidmckendrickstudio is a London-based art director, and the founder of @paperboy.magazine. We spoke to him about using Imitlin by @fedrigoni.paper available in the UK from GF Smith for the latest edition of Paperboy.

Super tough, lightweight and resistant to tearing, Imitlin is designed to be handled, folded and carried around without ever losing its shape or character, it stays looking good. Up close, it has a woven, canvas-like texture that adds depth.

“The disposability of magazines has changed considerably over the last decade, but I’ve always wanted people to read and collect Paperboy. This was one of the reasons I chose to work with Imitlin for Issue 8 (The Scotland Issue). The durability of Imitlin means that Paperboy can stand in bookshelves along with the tough hardbacks and hold its own.

Moving from fabric covers to Imitlin is a natural evolution for Paperboy – it’s chic stuff. The magazine is a teenager now with a little bit of fluff on his chin. His voice has deepened – he’s growing up! His saddle stitched cover is now perfect-bound sections and although his jacket remains important, it had to fit better in his new, adolescent world. The Paperboy readership are a clever bunch and expect change. They’re ready for it and, in some ways, they expect it. Wait until you see the cover for the next issue!”

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As a Certified B Corporation™, everyone who works with us plays an important role.

This #BCorpMonth, we’re celebrating our employees, partners and communities. These are the ones who shape everything we do at GF Smith with their knowledge, creativity and positive spirit. Together we’re helping bring your ideas to life.

As part of the B Corporation Certification movement, we’re proud to stand alongside more than 1million people who believe business can be a force for good. 

We’re part of something bigger, in a global family united by the B.

As a Certified B Corporation™, everyone who works with us plays an important role.

This #BCorpMonth, we’re celebrating our employees, partners and communities. These are the ones who shape everything we do at GF Smith with their knowledge, creativity and positive spirit. Together we’re helping bring your ideas to life.

As part of the B Corporation Certification movement, we’re proud to stand alongside more than 1million people who believe business can be a force for good. 

We’re part of something bigger, in a global family united by the B.

As a Certified B Corporation™, everyone who works with us plays an important role.

This #BCorpMonth, we’re celebrating our employees, partners and communities. These are the ones who shape everything we do at GF Smith with their knowledge, creativity and positive spirit. Together we’re helping bring your ideas to life.

As part of the B Corporation Certification movement, we’re proud to stand alongside more than 1million people who believe business can be a force for good. 

We’re part of something bigger, in a global family united by the B.

As a Certified B Corporation™, everyone who works with us plays an important role.

This #BCorpMonth, we’re celebrating our employees, partners and communities. These are the ones who shape everything we do at GF Smith with their knowledge, creativity and positive spirit. Together we’re helping bring your ideas to life.

As part of the B Corporation Certification movement, we’re proud to stand alongside more than 1million people who believe business can be a force for good. 

We’re part of something bigger, in a global family united by the B.

As a Certified B Corporation™, everyone who works with us plays an important role.

This #BCorpMonth, we’re celebrating our employees, partners and communities. These are the ones who shape everything we do at GF Smith with their knowledge, creativity and positive spirit. Together we’re helping bring your ideas to life.

As part of the B Corporation Certification movement, we’re proud to stand alongside more than 1million people who believe business can be a force for good. 

We’re part of something bigger, in a global family united by the B.

As a Certified B Corporation™, everyone who works with us plays an important role.

This #BCorpMonth, we’re celebrating our employees, partners and communities. These are the ones who shape everything we do at GF Smith with their knowledge, creativity and positive spirit. Together we’re helping bring your ideas to life.

As part of the B Corporation Certification movement, we’re proud to stand alongside more than 1million people who believe business can be a force for good. 

We’re part of something bigger, in a global family united by the B.

Quiet confidence in print—white litho on @colorplan_papersStone, where restraint does the work and every impression sits with intention. A private invitation designed to be felt as much as seen.

Created for Hermès—a study in subtlety, precision, and material-led design.

#InvitationDesign #WhiteInk #colorplanpapers#LuxuryPrint #PrintDetail

Quiet confidence in print—white litho on @colorplan_papersStone, where restraint does the work and every impression sits with intention. A private invitation designed to be felt as much as seen.

Created for Hermès—a study in subtlety, precision, and material-led design.

#InvitationDesign #WhiteInk #colorplanpapers#LuxuryPrint #PrintDetail

Quiet confidence in print—white litho on @colorplan_papersStone, where restraint does the work and every impression sits with intention. A private invitation designed to be felt as much as seen.

Created for Hermès—a study in subtlety, precision, and material-led design.

#InvitationDesign #WhiteInk #colorplanpapers#LuxuryPrint #PrintDetail

Quiet confidence in print—white litho on @colorplan_papersStone, where restraint does the work and every impression sits with intention. A private invitation designed to be felt as much as seen.

Created for Hermès—a study in subtlety, precision, and material-led design.

#InvitationDesign #WhiteInk #colorplanpapers#LuxuryPrint #PrintDetail

Quiet confidence in print—white litho on @colorplan_papersStone, where restraint does the work and every impression sits with intention. A private invitation designed to be felt as much as seen.

Created for Hermès—a study in subtlety, precision, and material-led design.

#InvitationDesign #WhiteInk #colorplanpapers#LuxuryPrint #PrintDetail