An estimated 45 trillion pages are printed annually around the world, as of 2005. In 2006, there were approximately 30,700 printing companies in the USA alone, and these companies accounted for about $112 billion in revenues that same year. When looking at an even broader scope, worldwide print-related revenues have catapulted the printing industry into one of the largest and most successful industries in the world.
The printing industry has a long, rich history dating back to an estimated 1850 BC. Since that time, we have developed new and innovative ways to print pictures, designs, and type onto a variety of different mediums. But how has printing progressed from the early techniques used in ancient times, to the innovative inkjet and laser printers that are commonplace in today’s society?
Only a few years ago, you would be hard-pressed to find a decent bottle of wine in Shanghai. However, China’s booming economy has recently attracted high-end restaurants, wine bars, boutiques and wine-education programs to Shanghai. The target clientele is mostly a mix of wealthy expatriates, high-flying executives on business and nouveau riche Chinese.
Message on the Bottle, a wine bottle and label design exhibition was held as part of Design Festival Hamburg 2007.