Integrating technical printing knowledge into graphic design education is crucial, especially with a focus on prepress and the printing process. Collaborating with print industry leaders like HEIDELBERG provides students valuable real-world insights and experiences. By engaging in projects like designing folding carton packages with special effects for offset printing or 12-page books with a spot color for digital printing, students gain a practical understanding of how to generate, design, and export files for high-quality prints. This hands-on approach not only enhances their technical skills but also prepares them for the demands of the industry. Strengthening these collaborations could significantly enrich the graphic design education at Kennesaw State University and better equip students for their future careers. It is essential to integrate technical printing knowledge into graphic design education. Collaboration with the printing industry in graphic design has many benefits. Working with a printing company allows students to gain real-world experience and learn about the latest trends in graphic design. Through research projects, the printing company and educators collaborated to enable students to work on real-world problems under the guidance of printers and educators. The presentation will introduce how the printer and educators work together to benefit the printer and graphic design education.

Authors:
Kristine Kim, Kennesaw State University, United States
Courtney Mathewson, Heidelberg USA, Inc., United States
Sean White, Demo Room Operations; Heidelberg USA, Inc., United States

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Kristine Kim is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Kennesaw State University in United States

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-kim-b330a212/

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