Each year, Print Inspired brings together a vibrant community to celebrate creativity, exchange bold ideas, and showcase the enduring power of print. Under this year’s compelling theme, Ignite, we assembled an extraordinary and diverse group of people: visionary speakers, generous sponsors, and enthusiastic attendees who collectively contributed to shaping something truly meaningful.
From the opening keynote that set the tone with electric energy to the hands-on workshops that sparked unexpected innovations, the event was charged with a contagious enthusiasm. We’re still feeling the spark from the energy and ideas that were shared!
The afterglow of that day lingers! Conversations continue and the ideas set in motion at Print Inspired: Ignite are evolving into meaningful, lasting work.
With that in mind, here are a few projects from the event that we’re especially proud of:
To help set the tone for Ignite, we included a flame-inspired diffuser in the conference experience. With color-changing options and a spot for essential oils, it added a warm, thoughtful touch to the environment.
This year’s invitations came in gradient envelopes with foil details. We had a lot of fun trying out different design and print ideas to make them stand out!
The Camp Clampitt enamel pin set was a fun nod to the event’s theme, including Tex Weight, lighter and matchbox, and Slate Group button.
We leaned into bold color and rich textures for the invitations so that it felt more like an experience than just a piece of mail when you received it! This piece also features a unique strip of grit laminate on the back!
Trifold Charger
One of our Print Inspired Projects this year was a foldable, three-in-one charger for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Compact, clean, and practically designed with usability in mind.
Tag and Lanyard
Lanyard tags matched the invitation suite, down to the gradient and foil touches. Each one was personalized, and paired with a phone patch to help attendees stay hands-free during the event.
Cooler Bag
Every attendee took home a cooler bag filled with super cool Slate Group gear. A practical piece with some extra flair to help you prepare for summer days!
Itinerary Notebook
The event itinerary was printed and bound as a single booklet, combining the schedule, speaker lineup, and a section for notes—keeping things simple and easy to follow.
Button Pins
Custom button pins were a small but fun addition, and sparked so many meaningful conversations and ideas: a great example of how design brings people together.
Fidget Pens
We also included a pen that doubles as a fidget spinner; a simple tool meant to keep hands moving and minds engaged throughout the day.
Silipint Mugs
These custom Silipint mugs offered a colorful, reusable option for drinks that are durable enough to go anywhere, with a little print flair in the form of our Ignite matchbox graphic.
As we look back on Print Inspired: Ignite, we’re reminded just how powerful it is when people come together to share, learn, and create in one space. Print continues to open up incredible new ways to think, connect, and challenge assumptions in today’s fast-paced world, and we’re sincerely grateful to be part of that journey.
We hope something here sparked a fresh idea— or even a bold new project for you to start setting in motion! Let’s keep the fire alive and make sure to stay connected, stay inspired, keep igniting meaningful change in everything you do and get ready for Print Inspired 2026! More creativity, fresh ideas, and powerful print experiences await. We can’t wait to see you!
Think Big, Print Big.
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