Print professionals like graphic designers, artists and even printers themselves need to keep a finger on the pulse of the print industry. Podcasts are an ideal way to keep up with innovations in print while getting to know accomplished and interesting personalities in the print space. Whether you listen for motivation or for tips to take your next print project to the next level, here are five podcasts that will help you get ahead of print trends and stay inspired.
Podcasts from the Printerverse
Hosted by Deborah Corn, the self-proclaimed Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printerverse, Podcasts from the Printerverse explores all sorts of topics in the printing industry including customer relations, print marketing, print industry news and more.
If you’re looking for a podcast about print featuring a host who is truly passionate about the industry, look no further — Podcasts from the Printerverse is for you.
Impressions Xchange
Impressions Xchange is hosted by Ashley Roberts, Managing Editor at Printing Impressions. Impressions Xchange features interviews with individuals and print experts in the graphic imaging community.Ashley and her guests discuss industry news, analysis of the present market and industry insights.
For those of you who like to stay on top of industry news, check out Impressions Xchange.
Hot Off the Press Podcast
Hot Off the Press is hosted by Jillian and Moriah, two letterpress printers that explore the world of antique printing methods, paper goods, the history of print and their experiences as letterpress printers. Motivated by their passion for printing, they started Hot Off the Press as a resource for other aspiring letterpress printers to provide information and answer listener questions.
Whether you’re just interested in the history of print or you’re wondering how to best take care of a cast iron printer, Hot Off the Press is for you.
The Print Design Podcast
The Print Design Podcast is hosted by Dave Hopkins, the founder of Print Design Academy. The Print Design Podcast features in-depth interviews with graphic designers to discuss the creation process of their favorite print and packaging projects — from file preparation and speciality finishing to the final product. Episodes cover different kinds of printing methods including screen printing, offset printing, lenticular printing and more.
This podcast is great for new graphic designers who want to learn more about the print industry and are looking for some direction on what to do next in their careers.
Hello, Print Friend
Hello, Print Friend — formerly known as pine|copper|lime — is a bilingual podcast hosted by Miranda Metcalf in English and Reinaldo Zambrano in Spanish. Hello, Print Friend features interviews with artists, activists and curators from around the world to discuss contemporary printmaking. From letterpress print to commercial print shops, Hello, Print Friend explores the diverse world of printing.
This podcast is perfect for artists and those in the industry that want to get to know printmaking as an art form.
If podcasts aren’t your jam but you’re looking for more print design resources, check out our video library for videos on digital printing how-tos, interviews with industry experts and footage from our events.
