Fold of the Week: Fun with Layered Diecuts
Hi! I’m back this week with a great idea that is not actually a folded format. It’s a technique you can apply to folded formats to add interest and dimensionality. How about that?
Here’s what’s cool about this episode:
- I’ve got examples of this concept applied to simple folds, specialty folds, and bound materials. Versatility for the win!
- The best thing about layered die cuts is that the technique can be considered for almost any folding style with 3 or more panels.
To me, this is one of those ideas that can easily integrate into your marketing repertoire — so, I hope you’re already thinking of great ways to use it! Thanks for watching — I appreciate you.
How were these samples produced?
Folding Style: Closed Gate, Roll Fold, T-Cross, Simple Snake
Sample #1: Baltimore Museum of Art
Sample #2: Fairfield University
Sample #3: Michele Welsh with Smartpress for Sisters Circle
Sample #4: Standard Press
Finishing: Score/Die-Cut, Hand Fold
Budget Rating: Low - Moderate
Trish Witkowski is Chief Folding Fanatic at the online community foldfactory.com. She holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design and a master of science degree in Graphic Arts Publishing from Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Printing Management and Sciences (now the School of Print Media).
An award-winning designer, Trish held the position of creative director for a Baltimore-based agency for six years, and has taught design and desktop publishing at the college level. She has a specialized expertise in the area of folding and is the creator of the FOLDRite™ system, a 2004 GATF InterTech™ Technology Award winner.
Trish frequently publishes articles for graphic arts industry publications, and has written three books on the topic of folding: A Field Guide to Folding, Folding for the Graphic Arts: A Teacher's Handbook, and FOLD: The Professional's Guide to Folding.
