There are more metallic design options than ever due to continual industry innovations to meet market demands for impact, speed, efficiency, and sustainability. For high-end products, hot foils and metallic substrates are still the top choice for characteristi...

As consumers, we tend to equate certain design elements and surfaces in packaging with quality product. Embossed foil stamping, gorgeous substrates, and high-end materials have proven appeal in crowded retail environments. Basically, packaging that s...

I'll admit it—I like shiny things. Shimmering, reflective surfaces beguile and tempt me. As an art director and artist, I have a passion for unique and beautiful surfaces—the juxtaposition of a brilliant, rich metallic atop a matte texture, intricate foil embo...