Adopt a Northerner™ has always really meant Adopt a Student!
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They may not be as cuddly as a Panda but they are great to have around!
I would like to introduce you to Anand, a third year student from Yorkshire,
studying at Leeds College of Art.
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I am a Third Year Graphic Design Student From Leeds College of Art, studying on a fantastic course run by Program Leader Fred Bates, Amber Smith and Lorenzo Madge. Generation Press have been a major inspiration to me and my design practice for some time now. As a designer I have a love for print particularly promotions which use specialist print processes. After contacting Paul from GP, I asked if I could pop down for a visit. To my surprise Paul offered me not only a visit but an ultimate print experience. " Your going to be like a kid in a sweet shop", and I can tell you now that was an understatement.
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We even collaborated together to come up with a special promotional flyer based on the visit. "Generation Press Adopt A Northerner". Paul suggested we use litho for this, so I can gain knowledge into the print process. Which was explained to me in-depth by GP's proper quality printer Kevin, in the repro department.
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THEN...Paul gave me complete free range on any of their stocks and processes to create my very first business cards. Which came out a treat, Well Nice! They consisted of a 350gsm Cool Grey & Cool Blue (from the GF Smith Colorplan range) on the front which was duplexed to the Exclusive GP colorplan Barr(y)ie on the back. We also used a range of foils for the job, such as holographic neon, magenta, pearl white and gun metal. Over 2000 were printed, this allowed me to see the Original Heidelberg foil blocking press in action. Richard, who had a drive for perfection on the Heidelberg, ran the press. The cards were then duplexed effectively and efficiently by Kate, which wasn’t so efficient when I had a try, but practice makes perfect.
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Generation Press are without a doubt the best in the business, they have an inspiring team of printers which come from different disciplines and specialist backgrounds within print. They produce work only to the highest standards, with the upmost attention to detail and craft to even the smallest jobs. Lets just say Design is only the beginning, here is where it is brought to life to its fullest potential. This was an unforgettable experience, A special Thank-you to Paul for taking the time to create this amazing opportunity for me, and to all at Generation press who have taken time out to make sure I have the best experience. I am Proud to be the newest member of the GP family.

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'GP is 10' is now off and running and the first lucky recipients are starting to receive their copies of our GP10 mailer!
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Packaged in a specially designed/constructed mailing box (with our own Colorplan Barry™ duplexed to the inner). Inside is a wallet holding ten items featuring contributions from Build, Sanna Annukka, Timothy Saccenti & John O'Reilly
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This is a gift from us to our customers who have supported us over the last ten years. We are very proud to have worked with Build, Sanna, Timothy & John on this project. This is also a testament to everyone here that has put the time and effort in to making all the pieces as good as they are.
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This would not have been possible without the huge contribution of the creative's involved, so a very big thank you to them!
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Most important at this time is all the people that make up Generation Press. Every detail on this has seen everyone contribute and it is their skill and craftmanship that has made this what it is - A massive thank you to all at GP.
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Keep an eye on our twitter feed (@GenerationPress) for a chance to win 'GP is 10' items.
Yet more to come! Four limited edition posters that we think are really quite special, one from each of our contributors...more info soon!

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19 Entertaiment Stationery
By Zip Design

Zip Design got in touch with us to try and crack this beauty, with the combinations of foil and print across all items, this needed a real attention to detail.
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The business Cards are great, with different coloured backs to all the cards, on the front of the cards, each person has their details in white foil on colorplan ebony. Interestingly we duplexed two 175gsm Colorplans to give a nice elegent feel to the cards.
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The letterheads and compliments slips had all the details in shiny black foil, and the rich black reverses printed solid litho on to one of our favourite sheets Zanders Zeta Micro. The micro embossing on these sheets adds that little extra dimension.
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Design Zip Design
Photography Zip Design
Printing: Generation Press

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Gill Sanders Stationery Set
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This set of stationery is astonishing! First look at the artwork and it appears like a really nice minimal B&W set of stationery, but with the brilliant choice of materials and foil blocking it takes this stationery into a higher state of consciousness! Colorplan Ebony and Pristine White duplexed for the business cards and the compliments cards, one colour litho print on both sides of Colorplan for the letterheads.
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The white foil blocking on the reverse just has a magical look and feel, the contrast of the shinny white foil against the deep black toothy-ness of Colorplan Ebony just gets the mind racing! the font on the front is foil blocked in metallic black.
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A real favourite here, its class class class...
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Gill Sanders
Design: Holmes Wood
Photography: GP

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D&AD Awards dinner tickets, designed by NB:Studio
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This is our most recent work for D&AD and our first real opportunity to work with NB:Studio,
D&AD had put us together for this project, it was a real pleasure to work with the guys at NB they really valued our input into how best to produce this ticket and envelope. We hadn't worked together before so building trust quickly was key to getting this project to look so good!
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One side of the ticket was was foil-blocked in white and yellow foil on black Colorplan, the reverse was printed lithographically on white Colorplan, we then duplexed the two together and die cut with radius corners to give a lovely sturdy 700 gsm Ticket.
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The envelope was was made from Black Colorplan with a large foil blocked image in white foil that came out really crisp and clear, we then die cut the envelope and made it up, with a die cut sticker to secure it closed.
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Congratulations to NB:Studio for such amazing visuals and livery for the ceremony, it was mind blowingly good!
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D&AD
Design: NB: Studio
Paper: GF Smith

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Tom Hingston Studio Stationery, a real treat to get this project, a journey of discovery! Lots of things going on with this? We really had to push the processes to get what THS wanted.
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Answers on a postcard to figure this lot out?
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Tom Hingston Studio