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Here are some things we literally couldn't live without all year long that definitely deserve a "thank-you" this week: ?? Coffee (self-explanatory) ?? "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan (on repeat all summer) ?? The insights from "The Designer’s Guide to a New Generation of Inkjet" (ebook is available on our website) ?? All of the amazing followers of this page (including you) Happy #Thanksgiving — we hope your deadlines are done (or extended) and you get to enjoy a long weekend with your family and friends. Thank you for being on this journey with us for the past two years and supporting this community ??

Interested to see the Designer’s Desk Pack for yourself? Submit your finest digital inkjet projects to Dots & Pixels and we’ll mail you a copy. You can find a link to our submission form and see how the pack was made here: https://hubs.li/Q02Wz4mN0 #FeaturedArt #InkjetPrinting #Inkjet #Design #DesignInspiration

Compiling the news, culture, opinions, and personalities of an online community from all over the country into a magazine may seem like an impossible task. But think again! The Canon Solutions America user group, thINK Forum embarked on a journey to do just this while also promoting live events and online classes for digital inkjet customers. The result is a quarterly magazine that not only keeps this community in the loop but also demonstrates the ability of digital inkjet to produce exceptional color and print quality: https://hubs.li/Q02WzlyC0 #thINK #InkjetPrinting #MagazinePrinting #PrintIndustry

How do you collect all the inkjet printing knowledge that best relates to your specific processes and deliverables? Turns out, you don't have to. Download the free ebook "The Designer’s Guide to a New Generation of Inkjet" for the best tips, tricks, and techniques that inkjet experts Elizabeth Gooding and Mary Schilling of Inkjet Insight have collected over the years: https://hubs.li/Q02Wzksq0 #DesignResource #DesignTool #FreeEBook

During the holidays it can be hard to stand out in the deluge of print mail that hits mailboxes for months on end. Canon Solutions America recognized this and came up with a unique solution that added a personal touch to their holiday cards. Rather than simply sending one standard holiday mailer from their executive and sales teams, Canon took a more personalized approach that incorporated unique finishings and form factors to help demonstrate the outstanding print quality and versatility of their digital inkjet presses. After all, these little touches keep the season merry and bright, right? With four uniquely crafted card formats all using different finishing techniques, this series of holiday mailers emphasized just how big a part print can play in the holiday season: https://hubs.li/Q02Wzls-0 #HolidayMailer #CustomPrinting #InkjetPrinting #PersonalTouch #HolidayVibes

Here are four tips for making designs that stick! (And we mean that pretty literally) https://hubs.li/Q02Wz5xs0

Every inkjet printing project featured on Dots + Pixels receives its own spotlight page — think of it as your digital inkjet portfolio. Plus, for a limited time, new project submissions will get a snazzy desk pack with stickers, coasters, and postcards that showcase what inkjet is capable of! It's a great way to show your work and inspire other designers. We can't wait to see what you've made ?? https://hubs.li/Q02Wz4td0 #FeaturedArt #InkjetPrinting #Inkjet #Design #DesignInspiration

Brands, customers, designers, basically everyone is requesting some level of sustainability focus in products and services. You might think that aligning with this sentiment is a challenge for the printing industry, but choosing the right techniques can lead to a more sustainable product than you might expect. For instance, digital inkjet is a faster and more efficient print technology that produces a vibrant end product — but did you know that inkjet is also a more sustainable choice? Production flexibility, diminished ink requirements, media versatility, and raw power consumption all play into the sustainability of inkjet print. See what other specifics you can bring up with your printer for your next eco-friendly project: https://hubs.li/Q02Wz4mF0 #Sustainability #PrintTechnique #PrintWork #Conservation #EthicalPrint

We're closing National Book Month and saying hello to National Novel Writing Month with this dreamy direct mail piece targeting book manufacturers. Featuring Canon's Book Smart Suite and a fun fold, this piece gets us excited about the future of books and book printing. https://hubs.li/Q02S1cpW0 #BookManufacturing #Canon #DirectMail #GraphicDesign #FunFold

Your water bottle needs this sticker. While supplies last, submit an inkjet print project to be featured on Dots + Pixels and we'll send you a free Designer's Desk Pack. https://hubs.li/Q02S0l530 #PrintDesign #PrintDesigner #DesignPortfolio #GraphicDesign #Inkjet