Industry Links

We are always keeping our eyes and ears open for the latest and greatest in design, sustainability, paper, and printing.

Learn, and find inspiration from the links below.

  • Environment and Sustainability

    • Abundant Forests

      www.abundantforests.net

      A single source for the latest information about the many good things that the paper industry is doing to ensure that our forests remain abundant for generations to come.

    • Designer's Accord

      www.designersaccord.org

      The Designers Accord is a coalition of designers, educators, researchers, engineers, business consultants, and corporations, who are working together to create positive environmental and social impact.

    • Environmental Defense

      www.edf.org

      Environmental Defense is a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 500,000 members. Since 1967, we have linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems.

    • Forest Stewardship Council

      www.fscus.org

      Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world's forests.

    • International Centre for Creative Innovation and Sustainability

      www.iciscenter.org

      ICIS' VISION is environmental, economic and social wellbeing of individuals, groups of citizens, societies and the world at large.

    • Paper Calculator

      www.edf.org/papercalculator/

      Brought to you buy the Environmental Defense Fund, the Paper Calculator will help you quantify the benefits of better paper choices. The Paper Calculator shows the environmental impacts of different papers across their full lifecycle.

    • Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)

      www.sfiprogram.org

      The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) program is based on the premise that responsible environmental behavior and sound business decisions can co-exist.

    • Sustainable Business.com

      www.sustainablebusiness.com

      SustainableBusiness.com provides global news and networking services to help green businesses grow. This site covers all sectors: renewable energy, design, green building, sustainable investing, and organics.

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  • Graphic Design

    • The Color Association of the United States

      www.colorassociation.com

      The Color Association of the United States was founded 1915, NY, and serves all designers who use color by providing color forecasting, trend information, custom color consulting, and related publications.

    • Communication Arts

      www.commarts.com

      Communication Arts is the leading source of inspiration for graphic designers, art directors, photographers, copywriters, advertising agencies, interactive designers, and anyone and everyone dedicate to visual communication.

    • Design is Kinky

      www.designiskinky.net

      The latest and greatest in design. Updated regularly.

    • Graphic Artists Guild

      www.gag.org

      Founded 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, the Graphic Artists Guild is a union of professionals who have come together to pursue common goals, share their experience, raise industry standards, and improve their ability to achieve satisfying and rewarding careers. The Graphic Arts Guild produces the book "Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines."

    • HOW

      www.howdesign.com

      A publication dedicated to helping designers, whether they work for a design firm, for an in-house design department or for themselves, run successful, creative, profitable studios.

    • Print Magazine

      www.printmag.com

      A bimonthly magazine focused on visual culture and design.

    • STEP Inside Design

      www.stepinsidedesign.com

      STEP inside design explores the impact of design on all facets of our lives; how we work, learn, move, communicate, and play.

    • The Graphic Professionals Resource Network

      www.iaphc.org

      The Graphic Professionals Resource Network exists to educate, promote, inform, and connect our members and the global graphic community.

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  • Paper

    • Burgo

      www.burgo.com

      One of Italy's finest paper companies, Burgo produces a wide range of specialty papers.

    • Crane's

      www.crane.com

      Stationery and fine papers.

    • Finch

      www.finchpaper.com

      Fine papers at a fine cost.

    • Iggesund

      www.iggesund.com

      Iggesund is the leading manufacturer of high quality virgin fibre paperboard — including Invercote and Incada — for use in the packaging and graphics sectors.

    • International Paper

      www.ipaper.com

      International Paper is a global leader in paper and packaging products.

    • Mohawk Paper

      www.mohawkpaper.com

      Offering papers to fit every project, Mohawk is the largest premium paper manufacturer in the United States.

    • M-Real

      www.m-real.com/wps/portal/

      M-real papers promise unparalleled pressroom performance, remarkable results, and unbeatable value.

    • Neenah Papers

      www.neenahpaper.com

      Specialty paper products and supplies from custom stationery, envelopes and business cards to laser printing and cotton paper products.

    • Sappi

      www.sappi.com

      Producer of coated wood-free paper which is used in publications such as annual reports, catalogues, brochures, and magazines.

    • Tembec

      www.tembec.com

      Tembec is a leading integrated forest products company, that produces a range of papers and paperboards in addition to a number of other products.

    • Xtreme Coated Cover

      www.xtremecoatedcover.com

      With Xtreme Coated Cover,® you're only limited by your imagination.

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  • Printing

    • National Association of Printing Leadership (NAPL)

      www.napl.org

      Providing graphic arts industry members with information on a wide variety of educational services, events, and products related to the printing industry.

    • Printing Industries of America

      www.gain.net/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=landing25

      Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is the world's largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with more than $171.5 billion in revenue and 1.08 million employees.

  • Professional Associations and Groups

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    • AIGA

      www.aiga.org

      The professional association for design and a warehouse for information and ideas. AIGA.com is a place where designers can participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice.

    • Graphic Arts Information Network

      www.gain.net/eweb/startpage.aspx

      Portal to the graphic arts industry, including information about industry trends, publications, equipment, supplies, special interest groups, trade shows, and more.

    • Icograda

      www.icograda.org

      The International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda) is the world body for professional graphic design and visual communication. Founded in 1963, it is a voluntary assembly of associations concerned with graphic design, visual communication, design management, design promotion and design education.

    • SEGD

      www.segd.org

      SEGD (the Society for International Graphic Design) is the global community of people who work at the intersection of communication design and the built environment.

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