Notebooks
Material
Kraft Paper, Recycled Cardboard, Leatherette
Binding Methods
Spiral/Wire-O, Saddle-Stitch, Perfect Binding, Hardcover
Printing
Offset, Digital, Or Screen Printing, Embossing
ECO
Recycled Paper, Soy-Based Inks
- 1. Design & Material Selection
- Concept & Branding:
- Collaborate on cover design, logos, and artwork (using software like Adobe Illustrator).
- Decide on notebook size (A5, A4, etc.), page count, and binding style (spiral, saddle-stitched, perfect-bound, or hardcover).
- Material Choices:
- Cover: Options include kraft paper, recycled cardboard, leatherette, or laminated softcover.
- Paper: Select weight (e.g., 70–120 GSM), texture (lined, dotted, blank), and sustainability (recycled/FSC-certified).
- Binding: Metal/plastic coils, staples, glue, or thread-sewn signatures.
2. Prepress & Prototyping- File Preparation:
- Convert designs to print-ready files (CMYK color mode, bleed margins, and crop marks).
- Create a physical prototype to test aesthetics, binding durability, and functionality.
3. Printing- Cover Printing:
- Use offset, digital, or screen printing for high-quality graphics.
- Add finishes like foil stamping, embossing, or spot UV coating.
- Inner Pages:
- Print ruled lines, grids, or custom branding (e.g., headers/footers).
- Bulk paper is often pre-cut to size before binding.
4. Binding & Assembly- Collating Pages:
- Gather and align inner pages into sections (signatures).
- Binding Methods:
- Spiral/Wire-O: Punch holes and insert metal/plastic coils.
- Saddle-Stitch: Fold sheets and staple along the spine.
- Perfect Binding: Glue edges and attach to a softcover.
- Hardcover: Sewn signatures glued to a rigid cover with endpapers.
- Trimming: Cut edges for a clean finish.
5. Quality Control- Inspect for alignment, print defects, and binding integrity.
- Test durability (e.g., spine flexibility, page tear resistance).
6. Packaging & Shipping- Bulk Packaging:
- Wrap notebooks in shrink wrap or cardboard boxes for protection.
- Add branded labels or hangtags.
- Distribution: Ship to clients or fulfillment centers.
- Concept & Branding:
