The Ultimate resource for graphic designers
PRO Membership
With all the focus on web and digital, as a graphic designer with a passion for print you cannot help but feel left out.
PRO membership provides you with the resources and tools you deserve to create printed pieces that wow your current clients, attract new ones, and give you a competitive edge.
Join the waitlist and be the first to know when membership doors open again!
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CAN YOU RELATE!
This membership is for you if you’re…
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- Passionate graphic designer who wants to know exactly how to uplevel any print project, no matter how tight the budget or how short the print run.
- A curious graphic designer who is looking to always be in the know on what is new, trending and possible in print, without spending hours in the black hole of google.
- A graphic designer who confidently pushes the creative envelope, embracing new papers and print technologies.
When a paper rep asks me where I got this sample, I know I’m on the cutting edge. PRO membership is such a great resource and it helps me to expand my knowledge. It allows me to expand on what I can create.
Laney Hall
Platypus Papers
The PRO membership is an excellent resource and a wealth of knowledge to all print and packaging designers. I value the time I save by having one complete source to turn to.
Rosslyn Kasman
Kasman Design
What’s Inside The
PRO Membership
01 / HANDS-ON TOOLS
Swatchbooks and
Print Samples Galore
Being able to touch and feel a paper before you spec it is crucial. But with all the changes happening in the last few years, chances are more than 50% of the swatchbooks on your shelf are outdated.
Add to this that many of your favorite mills are changing their offerings drastically right now. Not to worry, we’ve got your back.
Your PRO membership includes access to
- The latest swatchbooks from the well-known mills you’ve come to know and trust, to boutique and specialty paper lines.
- Hot off-the press print promotions to see first hand what the latest papers and print technologies can do.
All in all you’ll have access to more than 244 swatchbooks and print samples and counting.
Our mission is to ensure you know what’s hot, new and trending, and you get samples in you hands ASAP.
The best thing about the PRO level of PaperSpecs is unquestionably the access to the swatchbooks and promos. That is incredibly useful and helpful.
Ulfras Floyd
Production Manager
I’ve been a PRO member for several years and, as a 1-person business, I most appreciate the free swatchbooks and promotions to keep my ideas flowing and my paper cabinet up-to-date.
Lorelei Greifenstein
Edgewood Creative
02 / exclusive events
Invaluable Connections
Meet like-minded creatives and industry experts who speak your language during our online and in person events. PRO members have exclusive access to
- Members-only Deep Dive Webinars that help you discover new technologies (from AR to digital cutting), or go behind the scenes of a stunning print project.
- [unboxed] events – Several times a year we meet for 3 hours of hands-on paper, print and design inspiration that will help you supercharge your print projects – including a special pre-shipped sample box (valued at $160).
There is nothing as invigorating as surrounding yourself with like-minded creatives.
Everything was amazing! The breakout rooms, albeit short, were fun yet informative. (No time for the awkward “anyone have any questions?” situation.) The keynote speaker was informative and personable. And the box was EXQUISITE! Thank you so much!
Tracey Steele
Art Advertising
The Live [unboxed] event was extremely insightful and pulled together a broad group of people which, for independent designers who may not have much of a network to begin with, is very helpful.
Dustin Ames
Art Director
03 / PRO Concierge
Whenever You Need Help,
We Are All Here
As a graphic designer you are wearing one too many hats – but you don’t have to go it alone.
Get clarity, community, and all the support you need for each season of your design journey. Whether you’re relatively new to print or a seasoned pro. Whether you have paper or print related questions.
Your membership includes access to our
- PRO Concierge (a real person) who is standing by to answer your printing and paper questions
- Exclusive PRO member Facebook group where you can connect with and tap into the collective wisdom of your fellow PRO members
You’ve got an army of print designers who have great advice, tips and solutions, and who are eager to help you create the most compelling printed pieces!
I sincerely wanted to thank you for your help today, it was absolutely tremendous. The training videos, the concierge service, the promotional items, and all the other services you provide have much more value than I would expect from my annual membership. Thank you, PaperSpecs!
Pablo
Production Manager
Thank you very much for the recommendations and advice. It’s not often you find people who answer your questions so quickly and in such detail, and I greatly appreciate it! I’ll definitely be a long-term member.
Laura Aguilar
Moxy Corporation
04 / resource library
The Gold Standard of How-Tos
Being a graphic designer is an ongoing journey, not a one-and-done process.
Because your clients will likely change, and paper and print technologies evolve (did you know that many of your favorite mills have and still are drastically changing their offerings as we speak?), you need resources and support as you start new projects.
You’ll also get access to a massive library of over 300 hours of written and video content, exclusive to PRO members.
Explore new techniques or jump in for a refresher as you go.
Wait… that was a LOT. Can I get a review of everything that is included in the PRO Membership?
Absolutely. Here’s what you’ll get when you become a PRO member:
- Free swatchbooks and promotions
more than 244 swatchbooks and print samples and counting - Private Facebook group
a place where you can ask questions, get feedback, and make lasting friendships - Regular members-only Deep Dive webinars
going deep on a specific topic or behind the scenes of inspiring print projects with industry experts - Insights and resources
over 300 hours of written and video content exclusive to our PRO members - Access to our PRO Concierge
(a real person) standing by to answer your printing and paper questions, big and small - Free access to PaperSpecs [unboxed] events
including your special sample box* (valued at $160 each).
(A $1,960 Value)
*Free shipping applies to addresses within the U.S.
Be The First To Know When Our PRO Membership Doors Open!
We like to focus our time and energy on our PRO members – sourcing the latest swatchbooks, creating insightful content, answering their questions and providing an overall amazing PRO membership experience. So we only invite new members into our community a few times a year.
Join the waitlist and be the first to know when doors to our PRO Membership open.
Hi, I’m Sabine.
An award winning graphic designer with more than 20 years experience working in Germany, Australia and the US, I am passionate about paper and print – and great design of course – and want to share this passion and my knowledge with other designers and brand owners.
I have experienced first-hand the gap that exists between what designers know – what you and I learned – about paper and print and what is actually possible when you look at paper trends and advances in print technology today.
The PRO membership is the kind of resource and community I wish I’d had throughout my design career.
A place where you can hang out with like-minded designers, ask questions, get tips, insights and have access to the latest swatchbooks and promotions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your membership can be canceled at any time. But, we are sure that you’ll be like most of our PRO members and stay around for years.
All our virtual events – webinars, Deep Dives and [unboxed] events- are being recorded so you can revisit a section or listen to a session you have missed at any time.
There are no set times, so now is the best time to join.
YES. Paper mills and suppliers love working with our PRO members and are happy to provide their swatchbooks and promotions to them.
We currently feature more than 300 items. Some of them limited editions you will not find anywhere else.
This is your “one stop sample center” as one of our PRO members likes to call it.
Our PRO members have access to samples from more than 60 paper mills and suppliers.
This includes the well known mills you’d expect (Mohawk, Neenah, Sappi, Sylvamo), as well as the smaller ones (French Paper, Gmund). We share samples from packaging grades (Eska, Ecological Fibers) to stunning samples from suppliers (Kurz Foil, Taylor Box) and many more.
Our PRO members have access to free swatchbooks from over 60 companies, hot-off the-press promotions, frequent members-only Deep Dive sessions, on-demand webinars from industry experts, PRO Tips, insights and cheat sheets.
We also have a dedicated concierge to answer your printing and paper questions, and exclusive access to our social community.
And let’s not forget… FREE access to our [unboxed] mini design conference (with more samples)!
Yes, you can join wherever you live. BUT, please be aware that our mill partners typically only ship swatchbooks and promotions within North America.
We are happy to answer your questions. Please email us at [email protected]
The PRO membership is a special place. It’s meant for creatives from all walks of life, from solopreneurs to in-house designers, from brand managers to studio designers. If you are eager to create compelling printed pieces, the PRO membership is for you.