The creative minds at 'Today Designers' created the 48-page ‘Naar Inkt Vissen,’ a publication that seems fairly normal — except that it is printed in squid ink.
Naar Inkt Vissen (meaning, 'Fishing for Ink') tells the tales of the sea, created with just over a litre of ink collected from squids. 700 of these unusually fishy books were crafted and bound with fishing wire, so that it was even more on theme.
Other than eating it, this seems like a novel use for squid ink. However, it probably will not replace the way books are traditionally printed. As novel as this concept seems, the designers note: "It smells, stinks and reeks. We are talking about a penetrating fishy smell here."
Squid Ink-Printed Books
These Fishy Books Were Printed Entirely Using Squid Ink
Trend Themes
1. Squid Ink Printing - The use of squid ink as a printing medium offers a unique and visually striking alternative to traditional ink.
2. Fish-themed Publications - Creating books with squid ink allows for the creation of fish-themed publications, adding an innovative twist to storytelling.
3. Unconventional Book Binding - The use of fishing wire for binding books presents an opportunity for unique and thematic book designs.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - The publishing industry can explore the use of squid ink for limited edition or special-themed books, offering readers a truly unique reading experience.
2. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can experiment with using squid ink in their designs to create visually striking and unconventional print materials.
3. Art and Design Exhibitions - Art and design exhibitions can feature books printed with squid ink as a disruptive and attention-grabbing element of their displays.