“Evolutions in Print”
From etchings on cave walls to the first true printing press developed in 1450 by Johannes Gutenberg, the printed document has come a long way over the last several thousand years. Developments in new inks and higher quality paper have enhanced the look and feel, features that go beyond and trigger other senses such as smell have been introduced, and now the possibility of having sound and interactive video included in all documents is in the near future. Follow the links below to find out how the printed document may be transformed into a slightly less printed document.
Follow the link below to see how evolutions in print may affect the printed document.
http://www.graphicartsonline.com/article/CA6678723.html?rssid=258
Follow the link below to see how interactive video can be incorporated into a printed document.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7GErbdNRrE
Follow the link below to watch a video from bnet that describes the future of print.
http://www.bnet.com/2422-19541_23-266051.html?tag=content;col1