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Security Print Design Features

Our expert design team create secure artwork using sophisticated security design software to incorporate overt, covert and forensic authentication features. Security features are built up in layers, both design and physical. Being able to visualise these layers as digital design proofs prior to production is extremely helpful for clients to provide valuable input into the process.
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Security Design Process

The process of design takes into consideration many related factors to provide you with an end product that is not only completely functional but also highly aesthetically attractive:
  • Customer brand identity
  • Aesthetics of the design
  • Production techniques
  • Substrate and materials
  • Security components
  • Life cycle and use of the product

Types of security design

Security Background Designs - Fine-line design, often incorporating the organisation logo or name. Anti Photocopying Features - Words such as "copy" or "fraud" may appear on a photocopied document. Guilloche Geometric Designs - Complex pattern created by overlapping geometric lines. Created using highly secure design software. Microtext - Extremely small printed words which appear as a line to the naked eye, but can be read with a magnifying glass. Numismatic Fine-line Sculptured Emblem/text - Intricate variable thickness lines which are woven to create an image or word in a sculptured format. Deliberate Error - A very discrete minor error such as an inverted letter in one position.

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    SECURITY DESIGN FAQS

    Security designs are specialised elements, patterns, or features incorporated into documents, products, or packaging to protect them from forgery, tampering, or unauthorized replication. These designs enhance the security and authenticity of items, such as currency, ID cards, certificates, and branded products.

    Common security design features include:

    • Special watermarked papers
    • Security inks
    • Holograms
    • Embossed foils
    • Security designs
    • Numbering schemes

    Security designs deter counterfeiting by making it exceedingly challenging for counterfeiters to reproduce or alter documents or products. They often incorporate intricate, difficult-to-replicate details that are easily recognisable by authentication authorities and the general public.

    Yes, security designs can be customised to meet specific requirements. Companies and organisations can work with security design experts such as us to incorporate branding elements, personalised features, or unique patterns that align with their needs and enhance both security and branding.

    The cost of implementing security designs varies depending on the complexity of the design features, the quantity needed, and the materials used. While adding security features may increase production costs, it is often considered a worthwhile investment to protect against counterfeiting and fraud. The long-term benefits in terms of brand integrity and document/product security can outweigh the initial expenses.

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