Color-Logic Announces Visualis3R Partnership ~ The Next Evolution in Print Embellishment Visualization ~
21/01/26 14:30 Filed in: Visualis3R | V3r
West Chester, Ohio, USA; January 2026 - Color-Logic, the global leader in metallic color communication and print embellishment solutions, proudly announces a partnership with Visualis3R—new and revolutionary visualization software designed to give creative professionals absolute confidence in their advanced print projects. With Visualis3R, users can see exactly how foils, embossing, varnishes, silver ink, white ink, and extra-color effects will appear—eliminating guesswork, reducing costs, and saving valuable production time.
Developed by the creator of both Color-Logic and Touch7, Visualis3R brings hyper-realistic rendering technology to prepress and graphic design. This innovative software accurately simulates the elements of final production, providing the first true-to-life digital preview of embellishments. Visualis3R fully supports Color-Logic files, ensuring seamless integration for users already leveraging this industry-standard solution.
Visualis3R Benefits now Available to Licensed Color-Logic printers and graphic designers:
Discussing the benefits of Visualis3R, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "Color-Logic has always been committed to simplifying and enhancing the print embellishment process. Now, Visualis3R removes the uncertainty from advanced print effects that our system supports, such as digital and conventional cold foil (sleeking), and utilization of varnishes or clear coats atop Color-Logic effects. Now, Color-Logic licensees and their clients can preview and perfect their embellishments with total confidence—before anything is printed."
Geeves continued: “And, for the first time, Color-Logic is making Visualis3R available to print service providers and graphic designers that do not own the Color-Logic software. This means graphic designers and printers can now enter the world of embellishment, and enjoy visualization to save valuable production press time and materials. Visualis3R is available now, empowering the print community to unlock greater creativity, efficiency, and quality in every project."
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Developed by the creator of both Color-Logic and Touch7, Visualis3R brings hyper-realistic rendering technology to prepress and graphic design. This innovative software accurately simulates the elements of final production, providing the first true-to-life digital preview of embellishments. Visualis3R fully supports Color-Logic files, ensuring seamless integration for users already leveraging this industry-standard solution.
Visualis3R Benefits now Available to Licensed Color-Logic printers and graphic designers:
- Visualize Color-Logic files on Mac and Windows computers.
- Visualize clear inks, varnishes, and coatings atop Color-Logic special effects.
- On digital presses, visualize Color-Logic special effects on hybrid printing with white ink or foil in the first unit, followed by digital CMYK and spot or flood coating.
- Visualize ink trapping with conventional and digital printing processes with silver inks.
- Visualize white ink/toners on metallic stock.
Discussing the benefits of Visualis3R, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "Color-Logic has always been committed to simplifying and enhancing the print embellishment process. Now, Visualis3R removes the uncertainty from advanced print effects that our system supports, such as digital and conventional cold foil (sleeking), and utilization of varnishes or clear coats atop Color-Logic effects. Now, Color-Logic licensees and their clients can preview and perfect their embellishments with total confidence—before anything is printed."
Geeves continued: “And, for the first time, Color-Logic is making Visualis3R available to print service providers and graphic designers that do not own the Color-Logic software. This means graphic designers and printers can now enter the world of embellishment, and enjoy visualization to save valuable production press time and materials. Visualis3R is available now, empowering the print community to unlock greater creativity, efficiency, and quality in every project."
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Color-Logic Celebrates 17 Years of Embellishment Excellence
12/01/26 13:10
West Chester, Ohio, USA; January 2026 - Color-Logic, the global leader in print embellishment solutions, is proudly celebrating 17 years of innovation and excellence in the print industry. Established in 2007 by Richard Ainge and Mark Geeves, Color-Logic has revolutionized how printers and brands approach special effects in print, making embellishment predictable, reliable, and accessible around the world.
Since its founding, Color-Logic has expanded its offerings, enabling designers and printers to produce 924 distinct metallic colors plus a comprehensive range of embellishment effects. The Color-Logic system works seamlessly with any printing process using silver and CMYK ink or toner on paper, or white and CMYK ink or toner on metallic stock, providing unmatched versatility for both substrates and print platforms.
In addition, Color-Logic supports conventional color foil printing with flexographic and offset printing, as well as digital cold foiling processes such as sleeking. Color-Logic also enables hybrid printing processes for print embellishment, ensuring that clients can leverage a wide array of production techniques to achieve stunning results.
Currently supported by more than 150 digital printers and presses, Color-Logic is the industry standard for metallic color communication, serving clients in 75 countries and distributing solutions worldwide. Label and packaging applications are the largest Color-Logic market for print embellishment, with some of the world’s leading brands relying on Color-Logic technology to make their products stand out on the shelf.
In 2015, Color-Logic further expanded its offerings by distributing Touch7 technology, enabling extended gamut and neon color printing, and allowing graphic designers and printers to explore new creative boundaries and deliver even greater eye-catching results.
Throughout its 17-year history, Color-Logic has played a pivotal role in shaping the marketing language around print embellishment, highlighting the importance of differentiation in the print market, where so much of print is forgettable. Since its founding, Color-Logic has equipped graphic designers and printers with the tools to create memorable, demand-driving print. Color-Logic technology is trusted by some of the largest brands in the world, and the Color-Logic commitment to innovation continues to set Color-Logic apart.
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Since its founding, Color-Logic has expanded its offerings, enabling designers and printers to produce 924 distinct metallic colors plus a comprehensive range of embellishment effects. The Color-Logic system works seamlessly with any printing process using silver and CMYK ink or toner on paper, or white and CMYK ink or toner on metallic stock, providing unmatched versatility for both substrates and print platforms.
In addition, Color-Logic supports conventional color foil printing with flexographic and offset printing, as well as digital cold foiling processes such as sleeking. Color-Logic also enables hybrid printing processes for print embellishment, ensuring that clients can leverage a wide array of production techniques to achieve stunning results.
Currently supported by more than 150 digital printers and presses, Color-Logic is the industry standard for metallic color communication, serving clients in 75 countries and distributing solutions worldwide. Label and packaging applications are the largest Color-Logic market for print embellishment, with some of the world’s leading brands relying on Color-Logic technology to make their products stand out on the shelf.
In 2015, Color-Logic further expanded its offerings by distributing Touch7 technology, enabling extended gamut and neon color printing, and allowing graphic designers and printers to explore new creative boundaries and deliver even greater eye-catching results.
Throughout its 17-year history, Color-Logic has played a pivotal role in shaping the marketing language around print embellishment, highlighting the importance of differentiation in the print market, where so much of print is forgettable. Since its founding, Color-Logic has equipped graphic designers and printers with the tools to create memorable, demand-driving print. Color-Logic technology is trusted by some of the largest brands in the world, and the Color-Logic commitment to innovation continues to set Color-Logic apart.
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Color-Logic Announces Support for Macintosh and Windows Versions of Adobe Creative Cloud 2026
05/01/26 11:14 Filed in: Installers
West Chester, Ohio, USA; January 2026 - Color-Logic has announced its full compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud 2026 (CC 2026) for both Macintosh and Windows platforms. With this update, Color-Logic commits to ensuring that innovative Color-Logic palettes and plugins continue to meet the highest standards of excellence in the design and print industries.
Announcing the enhanced capability, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves commented: "The Color-Logic S.M.A.R.T. Centre membership delivers cutting-edge solutions to licensed Color-Logic printers and their design clients around the world. Our motto, All Print Starts With Design, indicates an unwavering focus on providing tools that enhance the creative process and bring designs to life, producing predictable and reproducible embellishments as well as accurate metallic colors for the myriad printing processes we support."
With this new update, Color-Logic users can seamlessly integrate our comprehensive Design Suite of tools into the latest Adobe CC 2026 environment. Color-Logic software offers designers access to an extensive array of up to 924 metallic colors and effects for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Key features include:
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Announcing the enhanced capability, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves commented: "The Color-Logic S.M.A.R.T. Centre membership delivers cutting-edge solutions to licensed Color-Logic printers and their design clients around the world. Our motto, All Print Starts With Design, indicates an unwavering focus on providing tools that enhance the creative process and bring designs to life, producing predictable and reproducible embellishments as well as accurate metallic colors for the myriad printing processes we support."
With this new update, Color-Logic users can seamlessly integrate our comprehensive Design Suite of tools into the latest Adobe CC 2026 environment. Color-Logic software offers designers access to an extensive array of up to 924 metallic colors and effects for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Key features include:
- Metallic Color Palettes: A rich spectrum of up to 924 metallic colors, enhancing the visual impact of print projects.
- Gradation-FX, Dimension-FX, Watermark-FX, Watermark-FX Plus: all available for any of the 924 metallic colors.
- Image-FX Plugin: Effortlessly add metallic effects to images with just one click inside Photoshop, streamlining workflow and elevating designs.
- Seven Pattern-FX Volumes: More than 100 unique effects achievable with each volume; creating eye-catching designs in a matter of seconds.
- Print Embellishment Expertise: With white ink or toner on metallic stocks, or silver ink or toner on paper, Color-Logic leads the way in print embellishment and metallic color systems for all printing processes.
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Free Download: 2026 Color-Logic Calendars Showcase Stunning Embellishments
18/12/25 16:08 Filed in: Calendar
West Chester, Ohio, USA; December 2025 - Color-Logic, the world leader in metallic print embellishment, has announced two 2026 Calendars, now available at no charge for everyone to print. Designed to be printed with white ink or toner on metallic stock using digital presses or printers, these calendars uniquely demonstrate metallic embellishments to celebrate the new year.
Announcing the calendar, Mark Geeves, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing, said: "These beautifully designed calendars will brighten your day and inspire your imagination, as you navigate through the uncertainties of the new year. With striking visuals and touches of metallic elegance, the 2026 Color-Logic calendars serve as both functional planners and pieces of art for your space. They enableIt your designers, prepress personnel, and pressroom operators to see firsthand how simple embellishments can be."
To access the press-ready calendars and detailed instructions for printing, go to https://www.color-logic.com/calendar/. The calendars have been optimized for use with any of the more than 150 digital printing presses and digital printers that support Color-Logic technologies, ensuring seamless printing experiences. Color-Logic believes in the power of creativity, and is excited to share these gifts with the printing community and beyond. We wish everyone a fantastic and embellished 2026. For more information about Color-Logic and innovative print embellishment solutions, visit www.color-logic.com."
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Announcing the calendar, Mark Geeves, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing, said: "These beautifully designed calendars will brighten your day and inspire your imagination, as you navigate through the uncertainties of the new year. With striking visuals and touches of metallic elegance, the 2026 Color-Logic calendars serve as both functional planners and pieces of art for your space. They enableIt your designers, prepress personnel, and pressroom operators to see firsthand how simple embellishments can be."
To access the press-ready calendars and detailed instructions for printing, go to https://www.color-logic.com/calendar/. The calendars have been optimized for use with any of the more than 150 digital printing presses and digital printers that support Color-Logic technologies, ensuring seamless printing experiences. Color-Logic believes in the power of creativity, and is excited to share these gifts with the printing community and beyond. We wish everyone a fantastic and embellished 2026. For more information about Color-Logic and innovative print embellishment solutions, visit www.color-logic.com."
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Recognizing Print Embellishment as an Opportunity for Printers Worldwide, Color-Logic Offers Multilingual Training
17/11/25 09:39 Filed in: Training
West Chester, Ohio, USA; November 2025 - Color-Logic, the worldwide leader in print embellishment technology, has expanded its training and support programs to better serve printers whose employees are not fluent in English.
While many printing equipment and software suppliers provide training only or primarily in English, Color-Logic understands that the increasing focus on embellishments necessitates offering support in native languages. To this end, Color-Logic has invested heavily in making its educational materials, website, manuals, and training videos accessible to a diverse, multilingual audience. Here are some examples:
Color-Logic Website: The Color-Logic website is fully supported via Google Translate, offering content in 133 languages to ensure global accessibility.
Color-Logic Manuals: All Color-Logic technical manuals have been translated using Google Translate, providing support in 133 languages for ease of understanding across different regions.
Color-Logic Training Videos: The comprehensive Color-Logic training videos, created in collaboration with Adobe Creative Cloud, feature transcripts in English and ten additional languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, and Chinese.
Discussing this initiative, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said, "Many equipment and software suppliers have not addressed the critical need for training in native languages, limiting the growth potential of newer technologies in non-English speaking markets. Color-Logic recognizes this gap and is committed to providing resources that meet the needs of a diverse, worldwide audience. Print embellishments, in particular, are a universal language of beauty and sophistication. By offering multilingual training and support, Color-Logic empowering the industry to thrive globally, regardless of language barriers.”
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While many printing equipment and software suppliers provide training only or primarily in English, Color-Logic understands that the increasing focus on embellishments necessitates offering support in native languages. To this end, Color-Logic has invested heavily in making its educational materials, website, manuals, and training videos accessible to a diverse, multilingual audience. Here are some examples:
Color-Logic Website: The Color-Logic website is fully supported via Google Translate, offering content in 133 languages to ensure global accessibility.
Color-Logic Manuals: All Color-Logic technical manuals have been translated using Google Translate, providing support in 133 languages for ease of understanding across different regions.
Color-Logic Training Videos: The comprehensive Color-Logic training videos, created in collaboration with Adobe Creative Cloud, feature transcripts in English and ten additional languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, and Chinese.
Discussing this initiative, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said, "Many equipment and software suppliers have not addressed the critical need for training in native languages, limiting the growth potential of newer technologies in non-English speaking markets. Color-Logic recognizes this gap and is committed to providing resources that meet the needs of a diverse, worldwide audience. Print embellishments, in particular, are a universal language of beauty and sophistication. By offering multilingual training and support, Color-Logic empowering the industry to thrive globally, regardless of language barriers.”
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