Search GDUSA

News Features Competitions Events

The nation’s most popular news source for graphic design business, ideas, and opportunities.

The nation’s most popular news source for graphic design business, ideas, and opportunities.

Feature

Print Design Survey

 

EDITIONS

2024
2023
2022
2021
2016
2015
CONTENTS

Contents

GDUSA's 59th Annual Print + Paper Survey

GDUSA's 2022 Print + Paper Survey

Please take a moment to fill out our brief 2022 print and paper survey. Results will be featured in the June magazine and on our website. Questions 9-11 ask for personal comments – you can answer one or all – and you can answer anonymously OR we would love to quote you if you include your name, title and company within the response. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition.
1. Which of the following media have you designed for in the past two years? (Multiple Answers Permitted)
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
2. Do you specify, recommend, approve or buy paper as part of your job?
  •  
  •  
3. Do you specify, recommend, approve or buy printing as part of your job?
  •  
  •  
4. What percentage of your projects involve print in part or in whole?

 %

5. What percentage of your time is spent working on print projects in whole or part?

 %

6. Have you worked on any print projects related to or in response to current events, political advocacy, the pandemic, or social justice issues?
  •  
  •  
7. Going forward, do you expect to be doing more or less print design than in the recent past?
  •  
  •  
  •  
8. What kinds of print projects have you worked on in the past two years? (Multiple Answers Permitted)
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
9. Is print still important in your professional work or personal life? Do print’s traditional strengths (touch, permanence, credibility, accessibility, quality leads etc.) still matter? Why or why not?

10. Some argue that remote work and other pandemic-related changes have accelerated the trend away from print design. Others argue that print communications will rebound because of digital fatigue and a pushback against social media. What do you think?

11. Have you found that digital and print campaigns can work together effectively in marketing programs? How can or should they be used together more effectively?

12. Do you believe that print/paper are more or less sustainable than digital/online/electronic design? Does sustainability impact your decision on what to recommend to your clients?

MORE Like This
IdeasResourcesTrends

LogoLounge Report 2026: Architects of Possibility

Graphic designers are evolving into ‘architects of possibility’ as identities become more expressive, fluid, responsive and dynamic. So say Bill ...
BusinessIdeasSurveysUncategorized

We Want To Hear From You!

Thank you for your time in responding to GDUSA's 2025 Graphic Design Print Survey. These questions help us and our ...
EducationNewsResourcesUncategorized

GDUSA Digital Magazine: April 2026

Our April 2026 Digital Magazine features our 26th annual Digital Design Awards and the list of 2026 Top Design Schools ...

FEATURE Highlight

Cookie policy

We use our own and third-party cookies to allow us to understand how the site is used and to support our marketing campaigns. Learn more.

I accept these cookies.
I decline.

Enter the GDUSA Package Design Awards

Enter Now
Skip to content