NEW WEBSITE

The new site has officially launched. It's a more lively and user friendly site.  Have a look and please send us your feedback.  www.kdbooks.com

That extra punch with 2 Color Foil Stamping

To add a bit of extra pizzazz to your portfolio consider a 2 color foil stamping of your logo.


This is a portrait format 11 x 8 1/2 hidden screw post portfolio with a spine cover.  This portfolio is a great example of a very simple design that delivers a big punch.


The logo really makes a statement on the red fabric cover because of the splash of light blue next to the white.  


In order to do a 2 color foil stamping using just 1 logo die, the blocks of color need to have at least 1/16th of an inch between them.


This option will be available in the new online store soon.

Making it your own

This green exposed screw post portfolio is one that I recently shipped out and is one that I am particularly fond of.  It is a terrific example of how the online store can be used to create a truly one of a kind portfolio.

This is a landscape format 11 x 14 exposed screw post portfolio covered in "bright green" fabric.  Dante sent me the printed paper that she wanted to use for the endsheets and a pdf of how she wanted everything laid out including the position of her name.  The foil stamping was done along the foredge in matte silver using Font #9. Both, the round business card pocket and the vertical pocket, are standard sized pockets that can be ordered online.  She chose to cover them in "confederate" fabric to match the scales on the endsheets.

Quite often portfolios tend toward the subtle and conservative, and for good reason, but when the situation permits, make yours stand out from the crowd by being creative with the color and embellishment options.  You can always call or email to see if your ideas are possible before you place your order, more than likely they are.  You can start building your portfolio online now http://kdbooks.com/store/

Favorites from 2010

Portfolio Books and Box set for Graphic Designer Eileen Hu

Invitation Binder Set for Fig. 2 Design Studio

Stab Bound Movie Script

Hidden Screw Post Portfolio with Spine Cover and Foil Stamping.
Ordered in the Online Store

Half Clamshell Box with Magnetic Closure with Embossed Logo
Ordered in the Online Store

Exposed Screw Post Portfolio and Half Clamshell Box with Angled
Magnetic Flap Closure with Embossing and Foil Stamping

Coffee table Style Portfolio with Foil Stamping on Cover and Spine
Ordered in the Online Store

Coffee Table Style Portfolio with Foil Stamping
Ordered in the Online Store

Folding Framed Image Panel for photographer Sandy Chandler

Refreshing Colors

Today I did some foil stamping trials for a new project I'm working on with an invitation designer in Bethesda Maryland. Claudia Smith of Fig. 2 Design made my day when she chose  Lime, Bright Yellow and Pool to cover her invitation binders.

This afternoon I was thrilled when I saw the white foil popping off of these brightly colored fabrics.  The foil stamping will be combined with some letterpress printed insets to title the spines and covers of the trio of binders.

These are sure to grab the attention of the brides and grooms browsing through the field of possibilities at their local invitation boutique.

Look for pictures of the finished binders on the blog as soon as they are complete.

To learn more about Fig. 2 Design please visit the beautifully designed website

And to see other invitation binders and presentation pieces that have been made here at the studio visit the custom showroom at kdbooks.com.
 

8 New Colors

There are 8 exciting new covering materials available for your portfolios and boxes; Grey Brown, Ivory, Saddle, Rust, Bright Pink, Dark Green, Bright Green and Grape.

Start building your portfolio today in the online store.

New Portfolio Design

I am very excited to be offering a new portfolio design in the online store.  With it's super clean solid lines, this portfolio is something you'll be proud to show off.  I'm calling it the coffee table style book because it has the look of a hard cover art book that you could leave out on display at your home or office. When combined with foil stamping or embossing of your name or logo, this design has a strikingly professional look.  It also maintains the flexibility of the other designs.  This portfolio uses screw posts so you can easily swap pages in and out and can even replace pages with spine spacers if you decide to display fewer pages.  I recommend ordering your portfolio to fit the maximum number of pages that you would possibly include, as fixed spine books can accommodate no more than the number of pages that they are designed to hold.

You can insert your own printed pages by using the included template for hole punching or you can purchase black or white hinged pages in the online store.  These can be used for mounting photographs or other printed material.

Please visit the website for more details and to see the many size and color options available for this portfolio.