{"id":8806,"date":"2025-12-29T11:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T16:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=8806"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:45:24","slug":"the-designers-guide-to-choosing-paper-stock-for-printing-pt-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/the-designers-guide-to-choosing-paper-stock-for-printing-pt-1","title":{"rendered":"The Designer\u2019s Guide to Choosing Paper Stock for Printing, Pt. 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the School of Print Design, a show where we teach you how to design print like a pro. School of Print Design is brought to you by Smartpress, so it\u2019s made by printers for designers.<\/p>

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On every episode of School of Print Design, we\u2019ll share print expertise with you from the actual production floor at Smartpress, in the middle of all the action where world-class print is being made.<\/p>

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In this first episode, host Ariel will teach you everything you need to know about paper stock for printing so you can confidently make the best paper selections for your online printing design projects.<\/p>

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Paper is one of the most important design decisions you\u2019ll make. It\u2019s the vehicle for your design. It\u2019s how your audience will experience your design, whether it\u2019s viewed hanging on a wall or in their hands. So, you\u2019ve gotta get it right!<\/p>

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Dive into the details of our paper stocks<\/a>.<\/p>

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