Digital Printer Awards - Recognising excellence in digital printing

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The 2025 Finalists are announced!

Adding value

Agency award for print in multi-channel marketing

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Nutshell Creative
Job name: Harnessing Data to Elevate Creativity in Direct Mail
Customer: Rohan
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud
Designer: Nutshell Creative

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Print4UK
Job name: The Bonusly App Campaign
Software: Smart Stream / Adobe Creative Cloud
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 7900
Finishing equipment: None
Substrate: Evolution 300gsm
Run length: 360
Designer: NavyBlue London

B2 digital print

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Impress Print Services
Job name: UK Picture Editors Guild Awards brochure
Software: Tharstern Management Information System / Prinergy Workflow / Online proofing and correction facilities
Press/Printer: Fujifilm Fujifilm Jet Press 750HS B2 Inkjet press
Finishing equipment: Laminator – Autobond Mini 76 THP BI / Guillotine – Polar 92E / PUR Binder – Horizon BQ470
Substrate: Cover – UPM Finesse Silk 350gsm FSC Mix / Text – UPM Finess Silk 170gsm FSC Mix
Run length: 250
Designer: Kim Scott-Clark

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J Point +
Job name: “Support your local artist”
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 10r
Finishing equipment: Scodix varnish machine / Laminator / Guillotine
Substrate: 300gsm matte paper / Metalized laminate / UV varnish
Run length: 50
Designer: Magic Brus

Books

Creative use of substrates

Designed for digital print and finishing

Sponsored by Intelligent Finishing Systems

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J Point +
Job name: Fontaines D.C.
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 7000
Finishing equipment: Laminating machine / Guillotine / Scodix machine / Screen printing effects
Substrate: 200gsm matte paper / velvet laminate / fluorescent neon green pantone ink / UV varnish
Run length: 50
Designer: Sisters in Draw

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Pureprint Group
Job name: Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future
Customer: Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder)
Software: AI creation engine (Hoffman) / Pureprint Bespoke API workflow / HP Siteflow
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 100K
Finishing equipment: Polar 92 Guillotine / Horizon BQ 500 Binder / Horizon HQ 1000V variable trimmer / Schmedt Prazicoat Pro / Schmedt Prazicase XL / Schmedt Praleg XL / Schmedt Praform
Substrate: Case cover – Colorplan Ebpny 135gsm mounted over 2250micron greyboard / Dust jacket – 200gsm White Silk (Amadeus silk) with soft touch laminate, creased, and wrapped around each copy / Endpapers – 140gsm Fedrigoni Arena Extra White Smooth / Text (book block) – 120gsm Offset Fedrigoni Arena Extra White Smooth, with variable personalisation pages / VDP insert – 350gsm Fedrigoni Arena Extra White Smooth and black head and tail bands.
Run length: 1500 (ongoing)
Designer: Reid Hoffman and AI

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Rapidity
Job name: Nespresso Box
Customer: Nespresso
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud / ArtiosCAD
Press/Printer: Xerox Iridesse Production Press
Finishing equipment: Veloblade / Matrix Digital Foiling / Matrix Laminator / Duosense Spot UV
Substrate: Invercote Creato 300g / Symbol Freelife Satin 150g / Digital foil gold / Soft touch lamination
Run length: 10
Designer: Nespresso

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Indigo Ross
Job name: Quinn Bee Honey Labels
Customer: Quinn Bee Honey
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud / Intec ColourCut Pro
Press/Printer: Fujifilm Revoria Press EC2100
Finishing equipment: Vivid Matrix 370 Laminator & Foiler / Intec ColourCut FB1180T Flatbed Cutter
Substrate: Semi Gloss PCL / Anti Scratch Matt Laminate / Gold Foil
Run length: 3500 of 5 sorts
Designer: Designed by Indigo Ross / Printed and finished by Indigo Ross Design & Print

Digitally printed labels and packaging

Sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance

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Rapidity
Job name: Stella Artois Chalice Box
Customer: Stella Artois
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud / ArtiosCAD
Press/Printer: Xerox Iridesse Production Press
Finishing equipment: Crosland Platen / Veloblade / Kongsberg XN44 / Heidelberg Windmill
Substrate: Remake Oyster 120g / Colorplan Bright Red 135g / Symbol Freelife Satin 350g / Bespoke colour match foam
Run length: 20
Designer: Stella

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Label Power
Job name: QLD Distillery – Crystalic Vodka
Customer: QLD Distillery
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Press/Printer: Epson SurePress (CMYK + Digital Varnish)
Finishing equipment: Digicon Series 2
Substrate: Estate #8 Wine Paper
Run length: 4000
Designer: Srdjan Vidakovic

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Indigo Ross
Job name: Wax Melts Packaging
Customer: MELTS from THE POTTING SHED
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud
Press/Printer: Fujifilm Revoria Press EC2100
Finishing equipment: Vivid Matrix 370 Laminator / Morgana Digifold Pro XL
Substrate: 250gsm Pro Digital Silk / Soft Touch Laminate
Run length: 600 over 7 sorts
Designer: Designed by Indigo Ross / Printed and finishing by Indigo Ross Design & Print

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Amberly Labels
Job name: Digicon Series 3 installation promotion
Customer: Trevethan Distillery
Software: Adobe Illustrator / Esko PackEdge / Esko Automation Engine 22
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 6K
Finishing equipment: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate: Avery Cotton White Extra Paper 115gsm
Run length: 3000
Designer: Stranger & Stranger

Finishing and embellishment

Future star

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Alex Parkinson
Company name: Impress Print Services
As an apprentice at Impress Print Services, Alex has quickly become a standout talent within the digital studio team. Since joining in 2023 he has combined creativity with technical precision to master pre-press and client communication skills. A winner of the BPIF Rising Star Awards 2025, Alex is now a National Apprenticeship Ambassador, inspiring others to join the print industry. His initiative, professionalism, and drive make him a shining example of print’s next generation.

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Emma Taylor
Company name: Printed.com
In just four years at Printed.com, Emma has risen from an entry-level role to senior product manager, driving major projects that have shaped the company’s growth. She has led transformative initiatives including website optimisation, product innovation, and international expansion – all delivering measurable business impact. A data-driven thinker with creative vision, Emma exemplifies the next generation of industry leaders: ambitious, strategic, and already making a mark on digital print.

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Isabel Shanahan
Company name: Imageco
Since joining Imageco straight from college, Isabel has quickly advanced from junior creative designer to project coordinator, mastering both the creative and technical sides of digital print. Her work spans high-profile retail projects and sustainability-led initiatives, while her role on FESPA’s Next Generation Committee highlights her influence beyond the studio. Passionate about innovation, learning, and leadership, Isabel represents the next wave of print professionals – combining creative flair with a genuine commitment to shaping the industry’s future.

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Kartik Rashinkar
Company name: Precision Proco
In the three years since he joined, Kartik has progressed from agency worker to a pivotal member of the manufacturing team. With a background in engineering and a flair for innovation, he has delivered tangible improvements in workflow, stock management, and production efficiency. His standout achievement – designing and 3D-printing a custom machinery part that solved a major reliability issue – highlights both his technical brilliance and initiative.

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Jacob Kent-Ledger
Company name: Citiprint
Jacob is the founder of Citiprint and has made it his mission to redefine what speed, service, and innovation mean in print. Launching the business at just twenty-one, he has grown it into a trusted partner for brands including Google, Netflix, and Amazon. A keen entrepreneur, Jacob’s creativity extends from process automation to brand storytelling, all while mentoring others through his “Built from Zero” platform.

Inkjet in direct mail

Innovation

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Rapidity
Rapidity’s “Stella Artois Tennis Ball Box” combined print craftsmanship with 3D innovation to create a striking promotional piece for the brand’s tennis partnership campaign. Produced in a run of just ten, the container featured printed and laminated greyboard construction wrapped in Colorplan China White with a red polymer lid, 3D-printed in branded relief. Each piece was finished with gold-sprayed, repurposed metal ends, and Spot UV embellishment, bringing tactility to the design.

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Gavin Martin Colournet
Gavin Martin Colournet explored the creative and commercial potential of HP Indigo metallic printing through their M+ Metallics Swatch Book – a self-promotional project designed to showcase the versatility of digital metallic inks. Produced on the HP Indigo 7900, the swatch book demonstrates how ElectroInk Silver and CMYK layering can deliver a broad spectrum of metallic shades, from subtle pearlescent tones to rich golds. The project highlights the shift from traditional foil stamping to a more flexible, sustainable digital process, offering shorter runs, faster turnaround, and reduced material waste without compromising quality or impact.

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Coastline Graphics
Coastline Graphics created bespoke fighter pilot helmet wraps for the United States Air Force, combining advanced print precision with meticulous hand-finishing. The project pushed the limits of vehicle wrap techniques, adapting them for complex, curved 3D surfaces on a much smaller scale. Using an Epson 9100 printer and 3M IJ280 wrap vinyl, each helmet was finished with a blend of matte and gloss detailing to achieve vibrant, distortion-free results.

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Kingsline Solutions
Kingsline Solutions created an innovative hybrid model for charity supporter management, combining data handling, banking, and personalised print fulfilment into one streamlined workflow. Using PReS Connect software, a Ricoh 7200 press, and automated finishing with the Neopost DS 1200, the system enables charities to process and acknowledge donations – both online and offline – within 48 hours. Each communication is dynamically generated, verified by barcode, and merged for postal optimisation. This joined-up approach not only improves efficiency and accuracy for charity clients but also enhances donor engagement through timely, personalised communication.

Marketing collateral

Sustainability

Wide and super-wide format

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Coastline Graphics
Job name: Manchetts Recovery
Customer: Manchetts Recovery
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Press/Printer: Epson 9100
Finishing equipment: Laminator, plotter
Substrate: 3M IJ280 Wrap Vinyl
Designer: James Archer

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Impress Print Services
Job name: Lidl GB Nationwide Print Rollout
Customer: Lidl GB
Software: Tharstern Management Information System / Prinergy Workflow / Online proofing and correction facilities
Press/Printer: HP Latex R1000 Printer
Finishing equipment: Benchwork to cut to shape
Substrate: Forex White 5mm
Run length: 2500
Designer: Lidl

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Faberexposize UK
Job name: Crossroads Pantomimes
Customer: Crossroads Pantomimes
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Press/Printer: Agfa Jeti Tauro H3300
Finishing equipment: Zund Cutting Systems (Q 32-32 D) /
The Easymount Hybrid Laminator
Substrate: MDF
Run length: 315.26sqm
Designer: Client

Women of impact

Congratulations to all the 2024 winners!

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“This was our first time entering the Digital Printer Awards, and WOW! The energy and incredible entries from fellow print companies just highlighted how important our wonderful industry is.

The KNP team was so thrilled to be nominated as finalists in such a competitive category and to actually win the award was an incredible honour and made all our hard work feel truly gratifying. I am immensely proud of my team who are grateful of the recognition. This award motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity and excellence in our world of print.”

Dave Gibbons, managing director, KNP [winner of Marketing collateral]

“We are absolutely delighted to win this award!

Our team’s exceptional project management and attention to detail ensured high-quality results. With significant expansion in our large format department, this recognition reflects our hard work and dedication!”

Michael Kille, managing director, Impress Print Services [winner of Wide and super-wide format]