The Digital Embellishment Show

Join us from Graphics Canada in Toronto for an exciting episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, live from the Skandacor booth! We dive into the world of digital embellishments with Neil Drever, Product Manager at Skandacor. Discover how they are revolutionizing print finishing with their innovative sleeking technology, digital foiling, lamination films, and cutting-edge equipment like the Cheet...

In this eye-opening episode of the Digital Embellishment Podcast, we’re live from the Xerox booth at Graphics Canada 2025 with none other than Billy Stojanovski, global product marketing leader for the Xerox Versant family. We dive deep into Xerox’s Beyond CMYK innovations—from gold and silver embellishments to jaw-dropping fluorescent prints that glow under UV light. Billy breaks down how Xerox i...

In this exciting episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, we’re live from the Konica Minolta booth at Graphics Canada 2025, chatting with Eddie Davin, CEO of bigDAWGS. Prepare to be amazed as Eddie unveils how his company is pushing the limits of digital embellishment with the MGI Jetvarnish 3DS, creating products that are as innovative as they are eye-catching. From holographic foil floor graph...

Join Matt Redbear, a leading authority in digital embellishment design, in this enlightening MasterClass on “Designing with Digital Foil: Best Practices & Creativity.” Dive deep into the intricacies of digital foil applications and learn how to elevate your design projects with stunning visual effects. This comprehensive session, recorded on February 11th, covers everything from the basics of...

Ready to explore the future of digital print and design? In this lively 66-minute meetup, industry experts join host Matt Redbear to discuss the hottest trends, technologies, and color combinations poised to shape 2025. From merging minimalism and maximalism to experimenting with unexpected palettes (copper is the new gold!), this conversation dives deep into the creative possibilities and technic...

In this episode of The Digital Embellishment Show, host Kevin Abergel talks with print industry visionary David Drucker, also known as the “Guru of Printing.” Renowned for his innovative use of materials and exquisite finishing techniques, David takes us on a journey through his most jaw-dropping luxury print projects—including a copper-embossed, safari-inspired book and box set that truly pushes...

Join us for a recap of the Holiday Digital Embellishment Designer Meetup! Discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in digital embellishment this holiday season, including: ✨ Minimalist design trends that are redefining elegance. 📜 The rise of metallic substrates and white ink masking techniques. 📈 How embellishments can increase response rates (5.6% vs. 0% for Blue Cross). 📄 T...

Join us for a spirited recap of our Halloween-themed Digital Embellishment Designer Meetup held on October 31st! This engaging session was a smashing success, drawing over 25 creative minds all contributing actively to the conversation. In this video, you’ll catch highlights from the lively discussions led by Matt Redbear, Kevin Abergel and other industry leaders who shared insights, laughter, and...

In this special episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, host Kevin Abergel introduces you to Sean Roberts, the newly appointed National Director for Digital Embellishment at ‪Konica Minolta US‬ . Join us as we explore Sean’s impressive background, his passion for innovation, and his vision for the future of digital embellishments in the printing industry. Discover: Sean’s journey from the 3D pr...

This month’s Digital Embellishment Designer Meetup brought together over 20 design professionals for an engaging discussion about industry trends, designer challenges, and the creative use of digital embellishments. The meeting highlighted the importance of educating designers on the possibilities of digital embellishments and the untapped potential of variable data printing (VDP) for personalizat...

In this episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, host Kevin Abergel sits down with Mark Pomerantz, Director of Sales and Marketing at ‪Xeikon‬ to discuss their groundbreaking digital embellishment technology. Mark reveals Xeikon's innovative single-pass foiling process that combines their dry toner printing with Kurz's digital metal technology. This new solution offers perfect registration, food...

In this episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, we are thrilled to announce a major addition to the Taktiful team. Join hosts Kevin Abergel and Eric Vessels, the former president of What They Think, as they delve into Eric's new role as Chief Experience Officer at Taktiful. Discover what a CXO does and how Eric plans to enhance every interaction with Taktiful, from customer and partner experien...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Digital Embellishment Show! In this installment, host Kevin Abergel sits down with John Carlin of Lahlouh to delve into the evolving landscape of the print industry. With over 28 years of experience, John shares invaluable insights on: • Transitioning from Management to Sales: How moving back into sales has changed with modern tools like LinkedIn and HubS...

Join host Kevin Abergel in this enlightening episode of The Digital Embellishment Show as he chats with Bryar McDonald, Production Specialist at TUI Total Solutions—a family-owned Xerox dealer based in Central Florida. Discover how TUI evolved from a copier repair company into a pioneer in digital print embellishments.

In this follow-up to the widely-discussed article, “The Case for Standards in Digital Embellishments,” the first-ever panel on The Digital Embellishment Show dives deep into the pressing need for standardization in the digital print embellishment industry. Host Kevin Abergel and moderator Eric Vessels are joined by an all-star panel featuring Sabine Lenz (PaperSpecs), Sean Roberts (Konica Minolta...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Digital Embellishment Show! Join host Kevin Abergel as he chats with Kelly Leahy, Senior Global Product Marketing Manager at Xerox, about the transformative power of digital embellishments in the print industry. Discover Kelly's unique journey with Xerox, from her roots in Rochester to her pivotal role in the Genesis Initiative. Learn how Xerox is revolut...

Join us for an exciting episode of the Digital Embellishment Show as host Kevin Abergel welcomes special guest Dino Pagliarello, VP of Management and Production Print at ‪@sharpelectronicsusa‬ . Discover how Sharp is making waves in the production print industry by venturing into digital embellishments and specialty printing. Dino shares insights on Sharp's innovative strategies, including their f...

In this episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, Kevin Abergel sits down with Steve Furlong, the VP of Operations at Hudson Printing ‪@hudsonprinting-reinventprint‬ in Salt Lake City. Steve shares insights into Hudson Printing’s journey, their pioneering use of Landa presses, and their leap into digital embellishments. Learn about their unique applications of foil and varnish, the impact on cust...

In this exciting episode of The Digital Embellishment Show, host Kevin Abergel sits down with Ryan Moskun, Marketing Manager at Harris & Bruno, to discuss their breakthrough in the digital embellishment industry with their new ZRX machine. Tune in as they delve into the creative possibilities of digital embellishment, the challenges of surface tension, and the game-changing features of X-MATTE...

Welcome to an enlightening episode of the Digital Embellishment Show! This week, host Kevin Abergel sits down with April Lytle, the newly appointed Global Brand Innovation Manager at Scodix. April brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in digital embellishment print and design, making this episode a must-watch for designers eager to enhance their skills in digital embellishment. What You'll L...

Welcome to another episode of the Digital Embellishment Show! Today, we are thrilled to have a special guest from Tel Aviv, Israel: Shirley Coifman, Head of HP Indigo's Global Strategic Alliances. Join Kevin Abergel as he delves into Shirley's fascinating journey from the public sector to HP Indigo and discusses the future of digital print. In this episode, Shirley shares insights from her experie...

Join us in this exciting episode of the Digital Embellishment Show as Kevin Abergel sits down with the Sabine Lenz, founder of PaperSpecs. Discover Sabine's journey from a graphic designer to a leading voice in bridging the design community with the print industry. Learn about the innovative ways PaperSpecs is educating designers on print technologies, the importance of tactile experiences, and th...

Dive into the future of digital printing and embellishment with this electrifying episode of the Digital Embellishment Show! Host Kevin Abergel sits down with industry veteran Victor Abergel, Executive VP of MGI Digital Technology, for an in-depth conversation on the evolution, impact, and future of digital embellishment technology. From the inception of MGI in 1982 to pioneering the first digital...

Join us in this exhilarating episode of the Digital Embellishment Show as Kevin Abergel, our passionate host, sits down with Jeff Peterson, the Executive Director of the Foil and Specialty Effects Association (FSEA). Dive deep into the world of print embellishments as Jeff shares invaluable insights about the FSEA's mission, the burgeoning trends in digital and traditional embellishments, and the...

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Paul Furse from @ScodixSENSE as he delves into the transformative world of digital embellishment. With a rich background in sign painting, Paul shares his journey towards embracing digital technologies and how they're reshaping the printing landscape. This video is a treasure trove of insights for those curious about the latest trends and technologies i...