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A UK first: Solopress invests in Ricoh Pro VC80000 high speed inkjet press
A new addition has arrived on the Solopress production floor. The Ricoh Pro VC80000 is now being installed at our Southend-on-Sea site following several...
Customer Stories: Katya Jones and Lewis Cope get the glitz and glamour with Solodesign
Here at Solopress, we were excited to be asked to design and print roller banners and merchandise for Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Jones...
Dodge The Finger: Prost8’s cheeky new campaign
A flying backside is being pursued by a hostile finger across one of the world’s largest LED screens in the heart of London’s West...
Self-publishing with Solopress: ‘FUN Times Tables Rhymes!’ by Helen Eaton
We recently produced FUN Times Tables Rhymes!, a self-published educational book developed by former primary teacher Helen Eaton. Drawing on years of classroom, tutoring...
Self-publishing with Solodesign: ‘A Lunar Life’ by Cali Curandera
World Book Day is often seen as a celebration of authors and literary classics. For us, it is also a reminder of the craft...
A guide to Royal Mail Candidate Mail and EL1 Banding
Find election information at WhoCanIVoteFor.co.uk Royal Mail Candidate Mail is a scheme that provides a free mail out of election materials for candidates standing in UK...
The Past, Present and Future of Helvetica
In the world of design, few typefaces have achieved the iconic status of Helvetica. Known for its clean lines and no-nonsense appearance, Helvetica is...
How to use gradients in Illustrator
Gradients are a core part of vector design. Used well, they add depth, movement and contrast. Used poorly, they can look flat, banded or...
How to import a pdf into InDesign
Designers often need to combine content created in other programmes with layouts built in Adobe InDesign. One common example is placing an existing PDF,...
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