Hot foil stamping is one of those super cool special print finishes that every designer wishes to use in their projects. It’s often combined with embossing to transfer metallic foil to the print stock with the use of a heated die, which leaves the designated portion of the design covered in a shiny reflective material. In today’s inspiration showcase I present 40 creative print design projects that make use of hot foil printing, including business cards, invitations, posters and packaging. See how foils in a variety of colours are used to highlight patterns and details within the artwork.
I L N P / boutique cosmetics by Marcin Usarek
Eureka Catalog 8 by Paprika
Absolut Business Cards by JukeBoxPrint
Black and Gold Foiled Business Cards by JukeBoxPrint
Rounded Square Foil Black Cards by JukeBoxPrint
Passion Never Fails Pocketbook by Max Pirsky
Just Keep Going Holographic Foil Print by Joanna Behar
Viaduct Exhibition Invitations by Them Design
The Lake and Stars by Leslie Olson
Freixenet Invites by Them Design
Dagger & Co. by Chad Michael Studio
Personal Branding by Shailja Doshi
MPG by Thong-Xander
The Acres Linton by Jonny O’Reardon
STATE Branding by Farewell NYC
Pat + Dana by Alex Sheyn
Golden Thread Tarot Deck by Tina Gong
Peeko Business Cards by Bradley Knickerbocker
Biz Cardz by Chad Pugh
Business Cards by Amber Asay
Interval by Loose Collective
Business Card by Brainjam Production
IVA by Identity Designed
Gold Full Moon by Sabrina Kaici
Fedrigoni 22 Papers by designlsc
BUZZWORTHY by Marcin Usarek
Gregory Duke Brand Identity by Parent
Morus Wine by Mario Di Paolo
EE Chrisp by Loose Collective
Nomad Playing Cards by Chad Michael Studio
Promineo by Chad Michael Studio
Studio Branding by Chad Michael Studio
You&Me Namecard by You & M Creative
Behind the Monkey by Maegan Brown
Paper Party 2016 by Ashley Buzzy
Pixelbox Business Card by Pixelbox
Salon am Hof by formdusche
Pearls & Perfumes by Bunch
Etxeberria by Mikel Cans
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Highly satisfying post–especially the work from Chad Micheal Studios. Were I more designer than photographer, that’s the direction I would go towards. Truly superb.
Hi Terry, yes I agree, the work from Chad Micheal Studios are impressive. Thanks for your comment!
Awesome work! Really enjoyed viewing this. Thank for posting Chris!
Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it!
Really great article Chris. Inspired by this work and the effect itself. It has given me an idea for a print I would like to design, so thanks for the help and inspiration!
Hi Scott, that’s great, I’m really glad the post has inspired you!
Thanks for taking the time to share with us this awesome stuff. It’s really inspired me a lot, thank you again.
That’s great to hear! Thanks!
Really, these are the great samples and sources of inspiration, you’ve been added here, Chris!
Thank you Bijutoha!
Great inspiration! I’ve designed gold and colored foil cards for clients, but never for myself… I think it’s time! Thanks, Chris
Thanks! I hope the new designs go well!
wow!! these are great! My eyes! My Eyes!! haha nice share chris
Ha! Thanks
Great examples! Foil doesn’t have to be expensive as it used to be. Printers can now do a type of foil with the digital press! I’ve run a couple jobs here with our local printer with it. It’s surprisingly good. Food for thought for those on a budget.
Great advice Kyle!
I have found that the digital foil is great for posters or brochures where the paper is thin. If you are doing foiled business cards you can’t beat letterpress. The contrast of textures between a rough uncoated card and a gloss foil combined with the indentation you get from letterpress gives the cards a feel you can’t get from digital foiling.
Hi Chris, what kind of printer is needed to make such high quality stuff as those?
Most big print shops should have the facilities to offer hot foil stamping, although I have seen some DIY tutorials on YouTube that I’d love to try out.
Wow! Thank you for new attractive and unique designs! I will try to design this type of foil cards for learning. As a designer I must say these are great foil cards. By the way i love all of the design.
Thank you very much! Good luck with trying out the foil cards :)
Nice info!