Identify print markets and types of printing businesses.

Identification should include a list of print markets, such as

  • advertising
  • textiles
  • retail
  • publishing (e.g., periodicals, books)
  • signage

and types of print businesses, such as

  • commercial printing
  • in-plant printing
  • publishing (e.g., periodicals, books)
  • digital imaging (e.g., copiers)
  • computer-based printing
  • wide-format printing
  • packaging
  • label printing
  • home-based businesses.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How does the printing industry affect daily life?
  • What are some local printing establishments? What markets do they serve?
  • How is a digital printing business different from a traditional commercial printing business? How are they similar?
  • How are commercial printers incorporating digital printing processes into their current businesses?