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7 Printing Trends for 2025 We’re Already Delivering at Foote Printing

In three seconds, your audience decides whether to keep your postcard, scan your code, or toss it. Those seconds are where 2025’s smartest print trends win—and where we help you stand out.

As a solar-powered print shop, we’ve been building toward these trends for years. Clients are printing fewer, smarter pieces that work harder: more personal, more tactile, more connected to digital, and far less wasteful. Here’s how we (and Michael Duhr, our print expert) see the year’s top opportunities—and how we’ll put them to work for you.

1) Sustainable, eco 11friendly printing (we’ve led since 2017)

Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for us—it’s built into our shop.

Solar-powered facility since 2017
LED lighting that mimics daylight for accurate color evaluation
Recycled-content papers across our lineup
Short-run strategies that reduce overprinting and waste

Actionable tip: Ask us to recommend recycled stocks and coatings that align with your brand’s look, feel, and footprint—without compromising color or quality.

2) Personalization at scale with variable data printing

Personalization boosts response when it’s relevant. With digital presses and variable data printing, we tailor:

Names and messaging by segment
Offers by audience and location
Images, maps, and calls-to-action by region or event

Actionable tip: Bring a clean list and a few audience segments. We’ll help you version creative to make each piece feel like it was made for them.

3) Tactile and sensory print effects people keep

When you print less often, every piece needs to feel premium. We’ve seen surging demand for:

Soft touch lamination/coating for a refined, velvety feel
Gold/silver foil accents for instant perceived value
Spot UV and gloss varnish to create contrast and dimension

Actionable tip: Use embellishments strategically—one or two moments of “wow” beat coating everything. We’ll mock up options so you can touch before you commit.

4) Print that clicks: QR codes, NFC tags, and augmented reality

Bridging print to digital is essential—and easy to do right.

QR codes that drive to mobile-optimized pages (with trackable UTM links)
NFC tags for tap-to-open experiences on cards, packaging, or signage
Augmented reality options we can scope for demos, product visuals, and storytelling

Actionable tip: We test QR codes at final size to ensure fast scans. Pair one bold message with one clear destination to maximize response.

5) Short-run, on 11demand printing keeps you agile

Nobody wants closets of outdated collateral. Our on-demand workflows let you:

Print only what you need for each event or campaign
Update artwork continuously without waste
Version by region, date, or audience on the fly

Actionable tip: Plan a “modular” set—shared core pieces plus swappable panels or inserts—to stay fresh and local without reprinting everything.

6) Bold minimalism in design (Michael’s favorite)

We’ll say it: too many postcards and yard signs try to say everything—and end up saying nothing. Bold minimalism wins attention:

One message, one action, big type
High-contrast color and whitespace
A single QR code or URL for the next step

Actionable tip: Put the rest of the details on your landing page. The print piece earns the click; the web page does the explaining.

7) Wide format printing that elevates your presence

From trade shows to storefronts, bigger graphics demand greater care. We’ve expanded our wide format capabilities to deliver:

Banners, backdrops, booth graphics, and retail displays
Careful preflight, color management, and proofing
Guidance on resolution, scale, and viewing distance so images stay crisp

Actionable tip: Bring your largest use-case first. We’ll spec image sizes, substrates, and hardware to keep your brand sharp at any scale.

What this means for your 2025 marketing

Print fewer, better pieces—and make them tactile.
Personalize smartly: segment by need, not just by name.
Connect every piece to a trackable digital action.
Order short runs, iterate often, and eliminate waste.
Keep design bold and minimal to boost recall.
Lean on us early for wide format file prep and substrate choices.

Looking ahead to 2026, expect AI to push personalization and augmented experiences even further. We’re already exploring the tools so you don’t have to.

Let’s make your next print piece impossible to ignore

Ready to plan a sustainable, high-impact print strategy for 2025? Contact Foote Printing to schedule a consult with Michael Duhr and our team. We’ll help you choose the right materials, effects, and formats—and deliver print that gets kept, scanned, and shared.

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