A Preliminary Study on Artistic Transcending of Printing Dots

This article discusses diversifying graphic design elements based on existing print reproduction principles and technology. The authors studied color processing techniques derived from print reproduction principles and assorted image elements derived from restrains in printing technology. The authors also discussed disassembling and restoring procedures during image transformation and reproduction to explain and explore the different styles and compositions of art forms that carry profound information. The visual impact coming from pixel’s form, arrangement, color, direction, and other factors is also delicately explained. Concurrently the authors examine the manipulation of technical parameters in the printing process and exploit the aesthetic value revealed. The focus is to elaborate upon artistic features achievable from dot gain, color overlapping, omitting, merging, and other aspects. The authors also explore innovative visual elements on the basis of existing developments in print reproduction principles, printing technology, and prepress design and they discover new channels for utilizing dots as a unique expressional element in graphic design. The ultimate goal is to show that print reproduction principles and technology are not only a means of reproducing images, but also dynamic and powerful tools for creative design.