Dane Clement
VP Executive Creative DirectorSTAHLS'Dane Clement, VP Executive Creative Director for GroupeSTAHL, and former owner and president of Great Dane Graphics is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books for various decoration methods such as Artwork for Vinyl Cutting, Artwork for DTG Printing, Artwork for White Toner Transfers, and T-shirt Artwork Simplified for Adobe and Corel users. For more information visit http://www.daneclement.com.
D07 PRO Day Track 2 – From Prompt to Print: AI Options for Decorators
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Explore a variety of AI tools designed for different business needs – including image generation, design assistance, upscaling, editing, and product
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Explore a variety of AI tools designed for different business needs – including image generation, design assistance, upscaling, editing, and productivity – while recognizing there is no single AI solution that fits every decorator.
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Learn how to e
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Explore a variety of AI tools designed for different business needs – including image generation, design assistance, upscaling, editing, and productivity – while recognizing there is no single AI solution that fits every decorator.
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Learn how to evaluate AI tools based on your business goals, budget, and workflow so you can build an AI toolkit that supports creativity, efficiency, and growth without getting overwhelmed by the options.
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Explore a variety of AI tools designed for different business needs – including image generation, design assistance, upscaling, editing, and productivity – while recognizing there is no single AI solution that fits every decorator.
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Learn how to evaluate AI tools based on your business goals, budget, and workflow so you can build an AI toolkit that supports creativity, efficiency, and growth without getting overwhelmed by the options.
S01 Screen Printing 101: Artwork and Basic Separations
The foundation of a great print begins with proper artwork preparation. This session demystifies the art and separations used in screen printing, show
…The foundation of a great print begins with proper artwork preparation. This session demystifies the art and separations used in screen printing, showing you how to take a concept and turn it into print-ready art.
Why Someone Should Come
The founda
…The foundation of a great print begins with proper artwork preparation. This session demystifies the art and separations used in screen printing, showing you how to take a concept and turn it into print-ready art.
Why Someone Should Come
The foundation of a great print begins with proper artwork preparation. This session demystifies the digital side of screen printing, showing you how to take a concept and turn it into print-ready art. Whether
…The foundation of a great print begins with proper artwork preparation. This session demystifies the art and separations used in screen printing, showing you how to take a concept and turn it into print-ready art.
Why Someone Should Come
The foundation of a great print begins with proper artwork preparation. This session demystifies the digital side of screen printing, showing you how to take a concept and turn it into print-ready art. Whether you are dealing with customer-supplied files or creating your own designs, understanding how to manipulate art for the screen is the first critical step to success.
Who Should Come
Beginners, graphic designers transitioning to apparel, and shop owners who want to understand the requirements for screen-ready artwork. If you struggle with color separations or knowing when to use vector versus raster images, this class is for you.
What They Will Learn
- Vector vs. Raster: Understand the critical differences between vector art (Adobe Illustrator/Corel Draw) and raster art (Adobe Photoshop), and when to use each for apparel design.
- Spot Color Separations: Learn how to color separate vector designs using solid coated Pantone colors, ensuring accurate film output.
- Artboard Setup: Master the process of setting up your canvas to match your film size (e.g., 13x19) and sizing designs appropriately for different garments.
- Registration Marks: Discover how to add and align center crop marks to your artwork, a crucial step for maintaining registration on the press.