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MAY 30, 2025

Define, Discover and Design: An Interview with Sylvamo Sketchbook Artist Tou Yia Xiong

Illustrator Tou Yia Xiong is no stranger to travel and the impact a place can have on a person. A Brooklyn, New York resident, he came to the U.S. from Thailand as a child, growing up in Wisconsin before moving to Seattle to start his graphic arts...

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MAY 23, 2025

Drawing Inspiration: An Interview with Sylvamo Sketchbook Artist Isaac LeFever

Creative Works West is an annual gathering of graphic artists and designers. This event celebrates creativity and innovation in design, and it’s a platform for them to share ideas and collaborate. 

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APR 17, 2025

The Entire Ecosystem: An Interview with Sylvamo’s Chief Sustainability Officer James McDonald and Global Sustainability Manager Nathaniel Elser

When done right, paper manufacturing has a variety of benefits. Paper mills are a powerful economic engine for the communities in which they are located, supplying jobs and critical tax revenue for towns and cities. Plus, wood sourced from...

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MAR 24, 2025

Print As the Antidote to Digital Fatigue: An Interview with Jim Kohler, The Paper Professor

Digital fatigue — also called digital burnout — has become commonplace in a business landscape and culture driven by digital communication. The amount of time the average person spends checking email, scrolling social media feeds on their smartphone...

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FEB 18, 2025

Getting Nerdy with Paper: How Slate Group Built a Print Business On Inspiring Customers

When they opened their doors in the mid 1980s, Slate Group wasn’t that different from many other commercial printers. They focused on a fairly traditional business model — customers submit a quote request or project and the job is printed, often...

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