Quiz Topic 13 - GDT218

You will be organising a Graphic Design Exhibition for your final year project. Some of the printed items that will be exhibited are bunting, banners, A1 size poster and packaging mockup. What are TWO types of printing method that will be BEST to choose?

• Flexography Printing

• Large Format Printing

• Offset Printing

• Digital Printing

Answer explanation

Large Format Printing usually used to print banner, bunting and any other artwork that has more than A3 size. It is also enables you to print in small quantity. Meanwhile, Digital Printing used to print from the smallest item (eg: sticker) until the size of A3+ (eg: flyers, brochures, menus, documents, photographs, mockup labels and packaging) IN SUMMARY, these two methods ARE SUITABLE FOR A STUDENT'S FINAL YEAR PROJECT.

Flexography and Offset Printing only applicable whenever you have high volume of quantity (1k-10k min. quantity) and of course, NOT SUITABLE FOR A STUDENT'S FINAL YEAR PROJEC

If you have a VERY URGENT voucher design with the quantity of 1000 pieces that you need to print, which type of printing method that is THE MOST PRACTICAL to choose? (Note: The size of voucher is 6 x 4 inches)

• Inkjet Printing

• Offset Printing

• Digital Printing

• Screen Printing

Answer explanation

It's Digital Printing of course! It is because Digital Print enables you to print in short time compared to Offset Printing that requires longer time to run. Even though the quantity is 1000 pieces, voucher design is small in size and able to be set in A3 size paper and print it digitally. :)

Please carefully inspect the picture (Click to zoom) and mark TWO printing finishing options involved.

• Perforation

• Embossing

• Debossing

• Die-cutting

• Lamination

Answer explanation

It's Embossing and Die-Cutting! The 'T' pattern-shaped is raised and not recessed, while the unique rounded shape of the knob notice involves Die-Cut process. Good try!

Please identify and mark TWO printing finishing processes employed in the production of this elegant business card.

• Debossing

• Embossing

• Die-Cutting

• Foil Stamping

Answer explanation

It is Debossing and Foil Stamping! The recessed paper texture proved it is debossed effect and the shiny lettering is using silver foil stamping. :)

What is the function of bleed in preparing your artwork for printing?

• To indicate the cutting line where the razor or blade will make the cuts.

• To prevent font replacement and ensure all texts are converted to shapes.

• To avoid strips of white paper showing on the edges of the artwork during the cutting process of production

Answer explanation

The main function of bleed is to avoid strips of white paper showing on the edges of the artwork during the cutting process of production.

To indicate the cutting line where the razor or blade will make the cuts: CROP MARKS

To prevent font replacement and ensure all texts are converted to shapes: CREATE OUTLINES

As part of your task, you need to design and print a self-order menu form for a designated Kopitiam cafe. The menu form should be customer-friendly, allowing easy writing or ticking with a pencil. Which category of paper do you recommend for printing this menu form?

• Uncoated Paper

• Specialty Paper

• Coated Paper

• Tissue Paper

Answer explanation

The answer is UNCOATED PAPER! :)

This is because Uncoated Paper has the natural texture, suitable for pencil writing or ticking by customers and provide a smooth surface for easy readability and marking.

Coated Paper is glossy and hardly to write on, Specialty Paper is too thick and costly for daily usage for a cafe.

While Tissue Paper is to wipe your spilled Kopi Cham :)