Scholarly, Research and Creative (SRC)

GCM's Research Labs

Design and Learning Research Lab

The Design & Learning Research Lab is organized around design and education research. In addition to academic studies that explore teaching and learning in/through design, the lab initiates student/community collaborations through the Centre of Participatory Design and Student Engagement. Furthermore, it cultivates dialogues for advancing design pedagogies for social change through its biennial conference Design Education and Justice.

DLRL Website

Lab of Excellence in Digital Asset Management (LED)

The LED is focused on fostering in-depth research and education within the realm of Digital Asset Management. The LED's main objective is to strengthen collaboration opportunities with key national and international organizations, encompassing diverse domains ranging from operations to technology, in which DAM (Digital Asset Management) thrives. It will increase collaborations in interdisciplinary research that would be fostered by the ongoing growth of partnerships that TMU is establishing with various universities across Canada and around the world.

LED Website

Sustainable Packaging Research Lab

The Sustainable Packaging Research Lab conducts research that contributes to the creation of sustainable packaging systems and design. Specifically, its research theme is based on the concept that sustainable packaging solutions can only be achieved when mechanical interactions between packaging components during distribution, environmental performance of different packaging systems and design, and human-packaging interactions are quantitatively examined in a system-based design manner.

SuPaR Website

Selected Works

2023

Publications (refereed)

Rathore, S, Schuler, B, Park, J. Life cycle assessment of multiple dispensing systems used for cosmetic product packaging. Packaging Technology and Science. 2023; 36(7): 533-547. doi:10.1002/pts.2729
Kim S, Horvath L, Russell JD, Park J. Sustainable and Secure Transport: Achieving Environmental Impact Reductions by Optimizing Pallet-Package Strength Interactions during Transport. Sustainability. 2023; 15(17):12687. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151712687

Publications (non-refereed)

Insights from the Future of Design Education Panel at DesignThinkers Toronto 2022. D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), January 2023, https://www.rgd.ca/2022/11/22/insights-from-the-the-future-of-design-how-will-educators-adapt-at-designthinkers-toronto-2022.php (external link)
Teaching and Learning Failure, R. Maturine, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), March 2023, https://www.rgd.ca/2023/03/16/teaching-failure-by-raphael-maturine-diana-varma.php (external link)
Motivating Students Beyond Grades, J. Forrester, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), May 2023, https://www.rgd.ca/2022/11/23/motivating-students-beyond-grades.php (external link)
RGD’s Design Educator Conference Highlights: Part I. D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), July 2023: https://www.rgd.ca/2023/07/13/rgds-design-educators-conference-highlights-part-i.php (external link)
RGD’s Design Educator Conference Highlights: Part II. D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), September 2023: https://www.rgd.ca/2023/07/13/rgds-design-educator-conference-highlights-part-ii.php (external link)

Books and Book Chapters

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Habekost, M., Krystosiak, K. (2023). Comparison Of Two Processless Offset Printing Plate. Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) Conference, Oklahoma City, OK
Krystosiak, K. (2023). Industry 4.0 vs sustainable development practices in the printing and packaging industry in Poland – research results. Mathematical modelling in practice – how to use the collected data. Flexographers' Conference. Warsaw. Poland
Krystosiak, K. (2023). Substrate Wastage Prediction Analysis of the Heat-shrinkable Labels Manufacturing Process. Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) Conference, Oklahoma City, OK
Park, J. and Waqar, Z. (2023). Environmental Analysis of Returnable Packaging Systems in Different eCommerce Business Models and Returnable Packaging Management Models: Canadian Case Studies. The 11th International Conference on Industrial Ecology. July 2-5, 2023. Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
Park, J. (2023). Sustainability of Reusable Packaging - Facts and Challenges. The 5th International Conference on Resources and Environment Sciences (ICRES 2023). June 9-11, 2023. Bangkok, Thailand
Snyder, W. and Park, J. (2023). Environmental Analysis of Multiple Food Packaging Formats in University Campus Food Services: Case Study at Toronto Metropolitan University. The 5th Product Lifetimes and the Environment (PLATE) conference. May 31-June 2, 2023. Aalto University, Finland
Varma, D. (2023, February). Break All the Rules. Presented at PodCamp 2023 in Toronto, Canada.
Varma, D. (2023, May). Improv for Designers (Workshop). Presented at the RGD’s DesignThinkers 2022, Vancouver, Canada.
Varma, D. (2023, November). LEGO Letterpress (Workshop). Presented at the RGD’s DesignThinkers 2023, Toronto, Canada.
Varma, D. (2023, March). Making Friends with Failure. Presented at GCM’s Colloquium 2023, Virtual.
Varma, D. (2023, May). Making Friends with Failure. Presented at Awwwards Conference 2023 in Toronto, Canada.
Varma, D. (2023, May). Improv for Designers Workshop. Facilitated at RGD’s DesignThinkers Vancouver 2023 in Vancouver, Canada.
Varma, D. (2023, May). Specifications Grading as the Future of Grading. Presented at RGD’s Design Educator’s Conference 2023 in Vancouver, Canada.
Varma, D. (2023, May). New to the Print Industry? Here’s How You Can Succeed (Panel), Graphics Canada 2023 in Mississauga, Canada.

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Creative

Varma, D. (Host). (2023). Talk Paper Scissors - Episodes 136 - 171 [Audio podcast].
Varma, D. (2023, January). Building Creative Confidence: Unleash Your Potential. Virtual On-Demand Course for Domestika at https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/4543-building-creative-confidence-unleash-your-potential/diana_varma

2022

Publications (refereed)

El Asaleh, R., Habekost, M. & Sharma, A., Accuracy of spot color reproduction in a 7-color expanded gamut flexographic printing system, Journal of Print and Media Technology Research , Vol.11 No. 2 pg 99-118
Kluczek, A., Gladysz, B., Buczacki, A., Krystosiak, K., Ejsmont, K., & Palmer, E. (2022). Aligning sustainable development goals with Industry 4.0 for the design of business model for printing and packaging companies. Packaging Technology and Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2713
Park, J. and Waqar, Z. (2022). Life Cycle Assessment of Returnable Mailers used for Apparel Electronic Commerce: A Case Study in Canada. Packaging Technology and Science, https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2653
Sozoniuk, M., Park, J., & Lumby, N. (2022). Investigating Residents’ Acceptance of Mobile Apps for Household Recycling: A Case Study of New Jersey. Sustainability, 14(17), 10874.
Syeda, A., El Asaleh, R., (2022, March), Integrated Technologies in the Creative Arts Industries: Systematic Review- Challenges and Outlook, Proc. Of 2022 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA), “Abstract accepted, full paper submission on progress”

Publications (non-refereed)

Experiential Low-Stakes Learning with Dr. AnneMarie Dorland, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), July 2022 https://www.rgd.ca/2022/05/20/experiential-low-stakes-learning-with-dr-annemarie-dorland.php
New Year, New-Found Confidence, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), January 2022 https://www.rgd.ca/community/industry-news/news_post/7584.php
Storming, Part 3: Framestorming, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, January 2022
The Way Forward in Design Education: The Magic of ‘Unicorn Assessments’, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), April 2022 https://www.rgd.ca/2021/07/05/virtual-success-in-education-the-magic-of-unicorn-assessments.php
The Way Forward in Design Education: Inviting Humanity into the Classroom with Carolina Becerra, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), July 2022 https://www.rgd.ca/2022/07/01/inviting-humanity-into-the-classroom-with-carolina-becerra.php
The Way Forward in Design Education: Teaching Teamwork with Michelle Desroseilliers, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), August 2022 https://www.rgd.ca/2022/04/26/the-way-forward-in-design-education-teaching-teamwork-with-michelle-desgroseilliers-.php
The Way Forward in Design Education: Fostering Friction, Frustration & Failure with Douglas Davis, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), November 2022 https://www.rgd.ca/2022/07/01/way-forward-in-design-education-fostering-friction-frustration-failure-with-douglas-davis.php
Three Zoom-Friendly Activities to Improve Your Team's Listening Skills, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, January 2022

Books and Book Chapters

Abdelrazik, D., Lumby, N., Park, J. Author Chapter 27 - Packaging alcoholic beverages.
Abdelrazik, D. Author Chapter 26 - Global Developments in Spirits Packaging In: Whisky and Other Spirits: Technology, Production and Marketing, Russell, I. Stewart, G.G. and Kellershohn, J. (Eds.) 3rd Edition. In Publication. ISBN- 13: 978-0128220764

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Shuman, L. (2022, June). Justice-informed design curricula: Making humanity central to students’ (un)learning design. Paper presented at the 8th International Forum of Design as a Process - Disrupting Geographies in the Design World, Bologna, Italy
Shuman, L. (2022, June). Design-Based Learning and Student Entrepreneurship: How Learning Design Supports Non-Design Students’ Aspirations. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, Valencia, Spain
Shuman, L. & Carter, M (2022, May). Creative Development Through Design and the Arts: Connections, Tensions and Opportunities for Shaping the Future of Creativity Education. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education conference
Shuman, L. (2022, April). Interrupting the (Cause-and-Effect) Relationship Between Learning Design (Thinking) and Creative Development in Higher Education. Paper presented at the Design Forge 2022
Shuman, L. (2022, March). Humanity first, design later: A conversation about how we teach and learn design. Paper presented at the Graphic Communications Management annual colloquium, Toronto, Canada
El Asaleh, R., Huddart, K. & Gibbs, C., (2022, March), Dreaming of Digital Asset Management: Episode 1. [Panellist], Balboa Park Online Collaboration, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh9oXIkn9SA (external link)
Horodyski, J., Randle, R. (host), El Asaleh, R., Thomas-Knipes, C. & Campbell, M. [Panellist] ( 2022, Jan), Managing Metadata for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Salt Flats Webinar
Park, J., (2022, January). A panelist - What is the Future of Sustainable Design?, Roundtable at RUBIX 2022. Moderated by L. Alter, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto.
Varma, D. (2022, January). The Making of Intersection: A Podcast Series (PechaKucha 20x20). Presented at The Creative School's RUBIX 2022, Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOycJgend0Y
Varma, D. (2022, February). How to Gain Confidence When You Don't Feel Confident. Presented at the RGD's Creative Directions Conference, Virtual
Varma, D. (2022, May). RGD Webinar: What I’ve Learned After Creating 100 Podcast Episodes About Design. Presented via The Association of Registered Graphic Designers, Virtual: https://www.rgd.ca/events-and-programs/past-webinars/news_post/7984.php
Varma, D. (2022, May). RGD Webinar: Freshly Certified - Educators Edition. Presented via The Association of Registered Graphic Designers, Virtual: https://www.rgd.ca/events-and-programs/past-webinars/news_post/8005.php
Varma, D. (2022, May). Creating Unicorn Assessments. Presented at TMU’s 2022 Learning & Teaching Conference, Toronto, Canada.
Varma, D. (2022, May). Podcasting in Design Education. Presented at Pause Play and Fast Forward - GBC’s Online Learning Conference.
Varma, D. (2022, September). The Greatest Lesson Typography Taught Me Was Balance. Presented via The Association of Registered Graphic Designers, Virtual: https://www.rgd.ca/2022/09/15/rgd-webinar-the-greatest-lesson-typography-taught-me-was-balance.php (external link, opens in new window)
Varma, D. (2022, October). The Subtle Art of Creative Confidence (Panel). Presented at the RGD’s DesignThinkers 2022, Toronto, Canada.
Varma, D. (2022, October). Improv for Designers (Workshop). Presented at the RGD’s DesignThinkers 2022, Toronto, Canada.
Park, J. and Waqar, Z. (2022). Life Cycle Assessment of Returnable Mailers used for Apparel Electronic Commerce: A Case Study in Canada. Packaging for World Crisis: Survival and Sustainability: Proceeding of the 23rd IAPRI World Packaging Conference (pg. 473). Bangkok: Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research.
Park, J. (2022). Environmental Sustainability of Reusable Packaging in Electronic Commerce Supply Chains: Challenges and Opportunities. Sustainable Net-Zero Future through Global Collaboration: Extended Program of 2022 CKC on Science and Technology (pg. 254). Toronto: Association of Korean Canadian Scientists and Engineers.
Sozoniuk, M., Park, J., and Lumby, N. (2022). Investigating Residents’ Adoption of a Recycling Application and Acceptance of Corporate Sponsorship. The 14th International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC). Halifax: Saint Mary’s University.
Waqar, Z., and Park, J. (2022). Life Cycle Assessment of Wide-Format UV Flatbed Inkjet Printing. The 48th International Research Conference of IARIGAI). Clemson: Clemson University.

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Krystosiak, K. (2022). Sustainability practices and smart manufacturing technologies in Canada's printing and package printing industry. General Seed Grant, Creative School, Funded $6000 2022
Krystosiak, K. Misri, A., Rabbani, G. (2022). Soup Salon. New Collaborations Grant, Creative School, Funded $6000 2022
Park, J. (2022). Analyzing Environmental Footprints and Developing Best Practices for Sustainable Beauty and Cosmetic Product Packaging Systems and Design for eCommerce. 2022 URO Program. Toronto Metropolitan University. Funded $10,491.4
Park, J. (2022). Comparisons of Environmental Impacts of Cosmetic Product Packages Based on Structural Design. Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Program, Mitacs, Funded $6,000 2022
Park, J. (2022). Consumer’s Perception and Attentive Behaviour of Front-of-Pack Recycling Symbols and Claims. Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Program, Mitacs, Funded $6,000 2022

Creative

Park, J. (2022). Strategies for Sustainable Packaging Design. Tip and Talk for Designers (Virtual), Moorim Paper & Idealliance South East Asia and Korea. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbtkwAeLarZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (external link, opens in new window) (2022, April)
Park, J. (2022). Global Packaging Market Trend. Tip and Talk for Designers (Virtual), Moorim Paper & Idealliance South East Asia and Korea. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbJZMw0JllS/ (external link, opens in new window) (2022, March)
Park, J. (2022). Package Design and Branding. Tip and Talk for Designers (Virtual), Moorim Paper & Idealliance South East Asia and Korea. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CaTOz2hsEGB/ (external link, opens in new window) (2022, March)
Park, J. (2022). Roles and Functions of Packaging. Tip and Talk for Designers (Virtual), Moorim Paper & Idealliance South East Asia and Korea. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZwO0jdO0lV/ (external link, opens in new window) (2022, February)
Varma, D. (Host). (2022). Talk Paper Scissors - Episodes 086 - 135 [Audio podcast].

2021

Publications (refereed)

Kim, S., Horvath, L., Russell, J. D., & Park, J. (2021). Investigation of the Effect of Pallet Top-Deck Stiffness on Corrugated Box Compression Strength as a Function of Multiple Unit Load Design Variables. Materials, 14(21), 6613.

Publications (non-refereed)

Accuracy and Expanded Gamut Printing (Magazine Article), FLEXO Magazine, April 2021, A. Sharma, R. El Asaleh and M. Habekost, 14 - 22
Head to the clouds- why cloud storage in the future of DAM, (Guest in a Blog Article) L. Bird, Nov 2021, https://imagen.io/blog/future-of-dam-storage/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=social (external link)
Virtual.drupa 2021: A unique experience, PrintAction Magazine online, April 2021, Martin Habekost
Podcasting for Printers: Part 1, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, Spring 2021
Podcasting for Printers: Part 2, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2021
Podcasting for Printers: Part 3, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2021
Storming, Part 1: Brainstorming, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, July 2021 Open Your Imagination Through Gamestorming, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2021
Creativity Booster: 16 Squares, D. Varma, OneHE, July 2021 https://onehe.org/eu-activity/creativity-booster-16-squares/
Creativity Booster: 5 Senses, D. Varma, OneHE, July 2021 https://onehe.org/eu-activity/creativity-booster-5-senses/
Creativity Booster: An Ode to the Other Hand, D. Varma, OneHE, July 2021 https://onehe.org/eu-activity/creativity-booster-an-ode-to-the-other-hand/
Creativity Booster: Yes, Let's!, D. Varma, OneHE, July 2021 https://onehe.org/eu-activity/creativity-booster-yes-lets/
Virtual Success: Podcasting in Design Education, D. Varma, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), July 2021 https://www.rgd.ca/2021/07/07/virtual-success-capturing-design-educator-wins-in-virtual-learning-teaching.php

Books and Book Chapters

Lumby, N. & Park, J. (2021). Packaging for Probiotics Beverage. In S. Panda, J. Kellershohn, and I. Russel (Eds), Probiotics Beverages (pp. 339-363). Elsevier.

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

M. Habekost, R. El Asaleh and A. Sharma (2021, March) Flexographic expanded gamut printing with proprietary and nonproprietary characterization charts, 2021 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA), Virtual
Reem El Asaleh, Martin Habekost, Emilija Biga (2021, February) Brand color reproduction using Expanded Gamut technology with Offset printing, 72nd Annual Technical Conference of TAGA, 14 - 37
Varma, D. (2021, May). Podclass. Presented at the Toronto Metropolitan University Learning and Teaching Conference, Virtual
Varma, D. (2021, May). Serious Fun. Presented at the Toronto Metropolitan University Learning and Teaching Conference, Virtual
Varma, D. (2021, May). Lights! Camera? Action! Presented at the Toronto Metropolitan University Learning and Teaching Conference, Virtual
Varma, D. (2021, May). Podcasting for Designers. Presented at the RGD's Creative Directions Conference, Virtual
Varma, D. (2021, May). Sharing Untold Stories: Podcasting for Typography Class and Beyond. Presented at the 96th Annual Graphic Communications Education Association Conference, Virtual
Varma, D. (2021, August). Pedagogical Podcasting. Presented at the Digital Pedagogy Institute Conference, Virtual
Varma, D. (2021, November). RGD's Design reThinker's 2021 Conference, Rountable Discussion Moderator, Virtual
Varma, D. (2021, October). HdM's Bookversity: Accessibility in Publishing, Frankfurt Book Fair, Virtual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH0l2gQZwF8

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Adams R., Lisi J., Habekost M. and El Asaleh R., Print Media Research Centre, School of Graphic Communications Management, Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, Mitacs, Funded $15,000 2021-2021
Abdelrazik, D., Nestle Canada, Package prototyping, funded $13,850 to students and School of Graphic Communications.
Park, J., Understanding Public Perceptions about Roles and Responsibilities for Community Recycling. Mitacs Accelerate. Mitacs & Municipal Media Inc. Funded $15,000, 2021-2022
Park, J. (2021). Evaluating Packaging Systems and Design for Sustainable eCommerce Supply Chains. NSERC USRA scholarship. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Funded $6,000

Creative

Breault, E. (Host) (2021, April).How to Make Metadata a Lightbulb Moment for DAM (Cheat Code #12) [Audio Recording] in Marketing Cheat Codes with Aprimo, https://www.aprimo.com/studios/cheat-codes?wchannelid=dgte3qydvr&wmediaid=7xti98m4qs (external link)
Collins, J. (Host) (2020, Nov) The Forefront of research, education, and Diversity (No. 73) [Audio Recording]. in GAMUT: Idealliance Printing & Packaging Podcast, https://idealliance.org/the-forefront-of-research-education-and-diversity/ (external link)
Witkowski, T. [foldfactory]. (2021, March 18). FOW 545: Personalized, 2-Piece Modified Moving Double Pop-Up [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRcwbqn7IDA (Design by Olivia Parker)
Varma, D. (Host). (2021). Talk Paper Scissors - Episodes 032 - 085 [Audio podcast].

2020

Publications (refereed)

Kim, S. and Park, J. (2020). Comparative life cycle assessment of multiple liquid laundry detergent packaging formats. Sustainability, Vol 12(11). DOI: 10.3390/su12114669

Publications (non-refereed)

Company cellphone policy: Addressing workplace issues and challenges, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2020
The Essential 5: helpful, accessible resources that will save you time and money, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2020
Organizational Biomimicry, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2020
How to attract and keep Gen Z talent in your organization, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2020
The Essential 5: Accessibility for Information and Communications, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2020
The Essential 5: Health and Safety, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2020
Metaskills: 5 Talents You Need for the Robotic Age, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2020
Appreciative Inquiry: A positive energy shift, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2020
The Essential 5: Leadership, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2020
The Essential 5: Strategic Planning in 2021, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2020

Book & Book Chapters

Instrumentation in the Graphic Arts, https://pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/gainstrumentation/, January 2021, Rich Adams, Martin Habekost, Jonghun (Jay) Park, Janyne Leonardi

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Park, J., (2020, November). Which Packaging is Greener? Liquid Laundry Detergent Case Study, RUBIX 2020, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto.

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Park, J. (2020). An Investigation of Production Value Chains and Data-Driven Retail Technologies, Cheil Canada, Funded
Park, J. (2020). Enhancing Consumer Awareness of Recyclability of Packaging Materials via Colour coded, Front-of-Pack Labelling Systems, 2020 URO Program. Toronto Metropolitan University. Funded $10,266
Park, J. (2020). Evaluating Packaging Systems and Design for Sustainable eCommerce Supply Chains. NSERC USRA scholarship. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Funded $4,500

Creative Projects

Varma, D. (Host). (2020). Talk Paper Scissors - Episodes 005 - 031 [Audio podcast].

2019

Publications (refereed)

To Park, J. Choi, S., Kim, J., Jung, H., and Park, J. (2019). Vibration Measurement and Analysis in Carton Clamp Truck Handling. Int. J. Industrial and Systems Engineering, 37(2), 241-264, DOI: 10.1504/IJISE.2020.10024633

Publications (non-refereed)

The importance of defining your ideal customer, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2019
Creating instant teams, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2019
Big marketing ideas from the experts: Thriving in the connected economy, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2019
Change on the horizon, M. Habekost, PrintAction Magazine, April 2019, p. 14 - 18
On the forefront of print, M. Habekost, PrintAction Magazine, April 2019, p. 24 - 27
Oh My GAAD: Digital access for all, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2019
Spaghetti diagrams, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2019
Plain packaging and the world's ugliest colour, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, July 2019
Your phone is making you worse at your job, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2019
Inexpensive career advancement opportunities, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2019
TRUST ME: The changing face of leadership in 2020 and beyond, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2019

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Habekost, M. Grusecki, I. (2019, March). Color accuracy of corporate colors in Expanded Gamut Print Reproduction. Presented at TAGA 71st Annual Technical Conference, Minneapolis MN
Park, J. (2019, June). How Changes in Consumer Package Design Impact Environmental Sustainability. Presented at the 29th International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI) Symposium on Packaging, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
Park, J., and Leung, C., (2019, Nov 4). Measurement and Analysis of Express Parcel Shipping Environment in Canada. Poster Presentation at 2019 RUBIX showcase of Toronto Metropolitan University FCAD faculty-wide scholarly research and creative work, Toronto, ON.
Varma, D. (2019, August). Hiring the next generation of print leaders. Presented at the Minuteman Press World Expo conference, Las Vegas, NV
Park, J. (2019, February). Packaging and Sustainability, The International Graphic Communication & Design Industries Workshop 2019, Fuji Xerox Korea, Seoul, South Korea.

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Park J. 2019. Evaluating Packaging Systems and Design for Sustainable E-Commerce Supply Chains, NSERC Discovery Grant, The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Funded $130,000, 2019-2024
Park J. 2019. Evaluating Packaging Systems and Design for Sustainable E-Commerce Supply Chains, NSERC Discovery Launch Supplement, The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Funded $12,500, 2019-2020
Park J. 2019. Packaging cost impact study: time trials and damage rate - Phase 2, Research Contract, Funded $7,200, 2019-2019
Park, J. (2019). The Influence of Eco-designed Packaging Graphics on Consumer's Attentive Behaviors and Perception of High-calorie Food Products Purchasing from Millennial's Perspective. Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Program, Mitacs, Funded $6,000
Park, J. (2019). Measurement and Analysis of Parcel Shipping Environment in Canada. 2018-2019 FCAD SRC Seed Grant Competition. Toronto Metropolitan University. Funded $6,591 2019-2020

Creative Projects

Varma, D. (Host). (2019). Talk Paper Scissors - Episodes 001 - 004 [Audio podcast].

2018

Publications (refereed)

Park, J., Horvath, L., White, M., Araman, P., & Bush, R. J. (2018). The influence of stretch wrap containment force on load bridging in unit loads. Packaging Technology and Science, 1-8. doi:10.1002/pts.2385
Smyth, C., and Fan, C. (2018 in-press). Canadian magazine digital editions: affordances and engagement. Journal of Print and Media Technology Research, Vol.7, No.4 doi 10.14622/JPMTR-1813.

Publications (non-refereed)

Should you hire natural geniuses or hard workers? D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2018, p. 28
Connecting to corrugated, M. Habekost, PrintAction Magazine, March 2018, p. 10
Maximizing the many talents of introverts, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2018, p. 15, 16
Consumer packaging: start to finish, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2018, p. 20 – 23
Grit over grades, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2018, p. 32
To transform your brand, tell a superb story, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2018
How to attract top talent, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2018
Three ways to make documents more accessible, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2018
How to make documents more legible and readable, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2018
Consider the rise and joy of unitasking, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2018 https://graphicartsmag.com/articles/2018/10/consider-the-rise-and-joy-of-unitasking/
Grade your prospects, prioritize your time, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2018 https://graphicartsmag.com/articles/2018/11/grade-your-prospects-prioritize-your-time/

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Park, J., Horvath, L., White, M. S., Araman, P., & Bush, R. B. (2018). The Influence of Stretch Wrap Containment Force on Load Bridging in Unit Loads. The 21st IAPRI World Conference on Packaging. doi:10.12783/iapri2018/24388
Smyth, C., Millward, S., Gerlach, G. (2018, March). Spectrophotometers and Measuring OBAs (Optical Brightening Agents). Presented at TAGA 70th Annual Technical Conference, Baltimore TX TAGA 2018 proceedings (in press).
Habekost, M., Ma, X. (2018, March). Visual and Numerical Evaluation of Metallic Inks and How They Compare to Numerical Color Differences. Presented at TAGA 70th Annual Technical Conference, Baltimore MD, TAGA 2018 proceedings pp. 227 - 241
Varma, D. (2018, May). When I Stopped Assigning Grades, the Results Were Empowering and Surprising (HINT: My Students Were More Engaged and Less Stressed). Presented at the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Conference, Toronto, ON.
Smyth, C., Corrigan, M. (2018, July 29 – August 2). Kanban in the Cloud for Graphic Communications. Technology Workshop, GCEA 93rd Annual Conference, Millersville, PA.
Varma, D. (2018, October). Hiring the next generation of print leaders. Presented at the Association for Print Technologies PRINT18 conference, Chicago, IL.
Park, J. and Chan, J. (2018, Nov 22). Changes in Environmental Sustainability of Consumer Packaging in North America. Poster Presentation at 2018 RUBIX showcase of Toronto Metropolitan FCAD faculty-wide scholarly research and creative work, Toronto, ON.
Smyth, C., Huff, W. (2018, Nov 22). Material Testing for Production Inkjet Printing. Poster Presentation at 2018 RUBIX showcase of Toronto Metropolitan FCAD faculty-wide scholarly research and creative work, Toronto, ON.

Book & Book Chapters

Understanding Color Management (2nd edition), A. Sharma, Wiley, ISBN: 9781119223634, in press

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Park J. 2018. Packaging cost impact study: time trials and damage rate, Research Contract, Funded $7,200, 2018-2018

2017

Publications (refereed)

Colour management of tablet devices, R. El-Asaleh, D. Langsford, Journal of Print and Media Technology Research, Vol.6 (2017), 2, pp. 69 – 73, June/July 2017

Publications (non-refereed)

Design Thinkers 2016 Conference Highlights, D.Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, January 2017, p.20
New year, New Ideas, D.Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, January 2017, p.24
Leading the way: An interview with two Landa visionaries, J. Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2017, p. 17 – 21
M3 is for controlling metallics, M. Habekost, MAG (The Magazine), Printing Industries of America, Winter 2017, Vol 9 (1), pp. 32 – 33
Measuring OBAs, C. Smyth & G. Gerlach, MAG (The Magazine), Printing Industries of America, Winter 2017, Vol 9 (1), pp. 34 – 35
Click Here to Unsubscribe: Part 1, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2017, p. 22 – 23
Expanded colour gamut, C. Smyth, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2017, pp. 34 – 35
Let’s all get RIPed, A. Sharma, Flexo Magazine, January 2017, pp. 44 – 45
Click Here to Unsubscribe: Part 2, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2017, p. 30 – 31
Print Innovation is Happening, M. Habekost, PrintAction Magazine, May 2017, p. 16 – 17
Click Here to Unsubscribe: Part 3, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2017, p. 32
Interpack 2017 snapshot, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2017, p. 40 – 41
A mind-blowing packaging show, M. Habekost, PrintAction, June 2017, p. 20 – 21
Packaging simplified, A. Sharma, PrintAction June 2017, p. 22 – 24
Using standards to increase productivity and profitability, J.Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2017, p. 17 – 20
Branding 2017: Reliable, respectful, real, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2017, p. 19 – 23
Unwrapping retail-ready packaging, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2017, p. 13 – 16
Five things my infant taught me about business management, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2017, p. 26
A tale of two typefaces, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2017, p. 28
Print on anything with wide-format inkjet, C. Smyth, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2017, p. 13 – 16

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

M3 is for controlling metallics, M. Habekost, X. Ma, 69th Annual Technical Conference of TAGA, March 19 – 22, 2017, Houston, TX, Conference proceedings p. 204 – 226
OBAs Current Proof to Press Assessments, C. Smyth, 69th Annual Technical Conference of TAGA, March 19 – 22, 2017, Houston, TX, conference proceedings p. 232 – 253
Comparing 3D Printed Alphabet Blocks to Traditional Print Blocks – In Classroom methods, A. Seto, P. Lau, Construct 3D conference, May 5 – 7, 2017, Raleigh, NC
Applied Automation, a hands-on exercise, Smyth, C., Rocha-Da Silva, J. Technology Workshop, GCEA 92rd Annual Conference, July 16th – 20th, 2017, Toronto ON
Investigating Opportunities for 3D Digital Package Prototypes in the Proofing Workflow, A. Whyte, N. Lumby, R. El Asaleh, 44th IARIGAI Conference, September 10 – 13, 2017, Fribourg, Switzerland
Canadian Magazine Publishers – State of the ‘App’, C. Smyth & C. Fan, 44th IARIGAI Conference, September 10 – 13, 2017, Fribourg, Switzerland
Communication of Gloss and Metallic Effects in Packaging, M. Habekost, Toronto Graphic Arts Day, October 13, 2017, Toronto, Canada
Colour in Digital Cameras, R. Adams, Toronto Graphic Arts Day, October 13, 2017, Toronto, Canada
Tablet Colour Management, R. El Asaleh & D. Langsford, Toronto Graphic Arts Day, October 13, 2017, Toronto, Canada
Investigating Opportunities for 3D Digital Package Prototypes in the Proofing Workflow, A. Whyte, N Lumby, R. El Asaleh, Toronto Graphic Arts Day, October 13, 2017, Toronto, Canada
Using the MegaVison EV Multispectral Camera as a Spectrophotometer, R. Adams & H. Wilhelm (Wilhelm Imaging Research), Toronto Graphic Arts Day, October 13, 2017, Toronto, Canada

2016

Publications (refereed)

A Case of Beer: A study to determine if the visual design elements of Ontario craft beer packaging communicate their unique flavour profiles, D. Varma, Advances in Printing and Media Technology, Vol.XLIII(III), 2016, pp. 81 – 90
Evaluation and use of gamut information in ICC output profiles, R. El-Asaleh, D.Filicetti, A.Sharma, Journal of Print and Media Technology Research, Vol.5 (2016), 1, pp. 27 – 37, January 2016
Evaluation of intermodel agreement using ISO 13655 M0, M1, and M2 measurement modes in commercial spectrophotometers, A. Sharma, E. Leung, R. Adams II, Color Research & Application, DOI: 10.1002/col.22045, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/col.22045/abstract
Identification of skills gap in cross-media design and production in the creative industries at EU-level, L. Bouters, G. Mothersill, T. Nyström, R. Sutter, J. Westbomke, International Circular of Graphic Education and Research, No. 9, 2016, pp. 47 – 60
Using Wide Format UV Ink-jet Printing for Digital Package Prototyping, Y. Wu, R. El Asaleh, International Circular of Graphic Education and Research, No. 9, 2016, pp. 37 – 46

Publications (non-refereed)

Packaging recovery success stories, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2016, p. 16
Metallic inks – More control on press, M. Habekost, MAG (The Magazine), Printing Industries of America, February 2016, Vol. 8 (2), p. 8 – 9
Essential XML for every printer, A. Sharma, MAG (The Magazine), Printing Industries of America, February 2016, Vol 8 (2), p. 10 – 12
Extended Gamut Printing, A. Sharma, PrintAction Magazine, March 2016, p. 13 – 14
Seeing the forest for the trees, D.Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2016, p.11 – 14
Big data, big possibilities in the printing industry, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2016, p. 20
Universal lessons in branding, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2016, p.22
TAGA tech diversity, M. Habekost, PrintAction Magazine, May 2016, p. 12
Print Buyers Report, N.Lumby, C. Ambedkar, J.Ramsbottom, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2016, p.16 – 20
Inspired Projects, D.Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2016, p.22
Compact workflows and automation, C. Smyth, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2016, p.19 – 22
The Science of Motivation, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2016, p. 26
Continuous education (on the cheap) – part 1 of 2. D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2016, p.16
drupa wrap-up: What you need to know, J. Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2016, p 18 – 21
Print firing on all cylinders, M. Habekost, PrintAction Magazine, July 2016, p. 18 – 22
Expanded gamut printing for everyday use, A. Sharma, MAG (The Magazine), Printing Industries of America, July 2016, Vol 8 (6), p. 2 – 3
Continuous education (on the cheap) – part 2 of 2. D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2016, p.36
Sensory packaging: engage all senses. N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2016, p.42 – 46
Sound + Paper = Audiophotography, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2016, p. 26 – 27
The Art of persuasion, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2016, p. 34
Cross Canada professional education opportunities, D.Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine November 2016, p. 30 – 31
Reframing mental health in the workplace, D.Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2016, p. 34 – 35

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

PDF/X-4 Today and Tomorrow, C. Smyth, 68th Annual Technical Conference of TAGA, Memphis, TN, Conference proceedings p. 39 – 61
Love Your Logo, D. Varma, Podcamp Toronto, February 21, 2016, Toronto, ON.
Metallic ink measurement Using the M3 Mode, M. Habekost & A. Andino, 68th Annual Technical Conference of TAGA, March 20 – 23, 2016, Memphis, TN, Conference proceedings p. 62 – 75
Using Wide Format UV-Inkjet printing for Digital Package Prototyping, J. Wu (Appalachian State University) & R. El Asaleh, 68th Annual Technical Conference of TAGA, March 20 – 23, 2016, Memphis, TN, Conference proceedings p. 15 – 25
Varma, D. (2016, May). Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose: A Framework for Increased Student Engagement. Presented at the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Conference, Toronto, ON.
Click Here to Unsubscribe: Ways to Reduce Back-and-Forth Emails, M. Corrigan and D. Varma, Iarigai Advances in Printing and Media Technology Conference, August 2016, Toronto, Canada
Colour Management of Tablet Devices, D. Langsford, R. El Asaleh, R. Adams, 43rd IARIGAI Conference, August 24 – 27, 2016, Toronto, Canada
A Tale of Chinese Oracle Bones, Emperors, Superstitions and the Invention of Paper & Printing: Their Relation to Playing Cards, A. Seto, American Printing History Association (APHA) conference, October 7 – 8, 2016, San Marino, CA
Press simulators in the cloud, M. Habekost, Innovation Day, Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart, November 23, 2016

Books & Book Chapters

Introduction to security printing, R.D. Warner & R.M. Adams, 2nd edition, Printing Industries of America, September 2016
See the Type Design, A. Seto & G. Mothersill, chapter in A Letterpress printed creative work, 2016 Grimsby Wayzgoose Anthology
Chapter 2: Currency, D. Varma, chapter in Introduction to security printing, R.D. Warner & R.M. Adams, 2nd edition, Printing Industries of America, September 2016

2015

Publications (refereed)

Automatic Success: Teaching Advanced Process Automation to Undergraduate Graphic Communications Students, C.Smyth, International Circular of Graphic Education and Research, No. 8, 2015, pp. 44 – 53
Exploration of Affordances in Subscription–Based Digital Magazines, M. Miric & N.Lumby, International Circular of Graphic Education and Research, No. 8, 2015, pp. 54 – 63
Color rendering analysis in Nikon D90 digital still camera, R. El-Asaleh, M.Wu, International Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, Vol.5 (5), October 2015

Publications (non-refereed)

‘Ecolutions’ in packaging, J. Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2015, p. 13 – 17
Inspired projects: printing party!, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2015, p. 18
For the record Jr.: Jay Wong, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2015, p. 28
‘Ecolutions’ in packaging, J. Lisi., Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2015, p. 13 – 17
The Power of Print and how it’s reducing the spread of infections, J.Lisi & M. Habekost, MAG (The Magazine), Printing Industries of America, Vol. 7 (2), p. 10 – 11
Exceeding Expectations, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2015, p. 6
Beyond book covers, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2015, p. 18
For the record Jr.: Tyler Tenn, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2015, p. 30
Working on your network 2.0, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2015, p. 17 – 24
Communicating flavours through package design, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2015, p. 32
For the record Jr.: Nicola Kidd, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2015, p. 34
The progress of nanography, M. Habekost, PrintAction Magazine, April 2015, p. 12 – 13
Inspiring projects: A promising future ahead!, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2015, p. 11
Drupa reinvents itself for 2016, J.Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2015, p. 17 – 19, 22
For the record Jr.: Samantha Cheng, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2015, p. 32
For the record Jr.: Andrea Lo, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2015, p. 30
Inspired projects: Customized print-on-demand board games, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2015, p. 34
Safe and sound: 16 ways to put safety first, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July 2015, p. 17 – 22
Impressions from Esko World, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, July 2015, p. 28
Foreseeing the future in an augmented world, D.Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2015. p. 30
Letterpress print is more than just alive and well, A. Seto, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2015, p. 45
For the record Jr.: Paul Tarascio, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2015, p. 46
Innovations in magazine technology. C. Smyth, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2015, p. 17 – 20
Ontario’s Digital Accessibility Standards, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2015, p. 26
For the record Jr.: Ashley Lombardo, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2015, p. 38
New era of colour, M. Habekost & A. Sharma, PrintAction Magazine, October 2105, p. 16 – 21
For the record Jr.: Edith Sevigny-Martel, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2015, p. 23
The resurgence of Script Lettering, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2015, p. 24
Colour management today, C. Smyth, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2015/January 2016, P. 17 – 20
No Packaging, no problem: Keeping and eye on the zero waste trend, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2015/January 2016, P. 30

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Colour Measurement and Instruments, A. Sharma, NPES-ICC Color Management Conference, Feb 12, 2015, India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi, India
G7 for every print device? M.Habekost & V.Blum, 67th Annual Technical Conference of TAGA, March 22 – 25, 2015, Albuquerque, NM, conference proceedings p. 204 – 221
Development of a unique indicator label, M.Habekost, J. Lisi, K. Rampersad, 67th Annual Technical Conference of TAGA, March 22 – 25, 2015, Albuquerque, NM, conference proceedings p.295 – 311
Automatic Success: Teaching Advanced Process Automation to Undergraduate Graphic Communications Students, , 47th Conference of the International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts: Technology and Management, July 5 – 10, 2015, San Louis Obispo, CA
Typographic Test Form: Investigating the performance of free fonts, N. Lumby, 42nd IARIGAI Conference, September 6 – 9, 2015, Helsinki, Finland
Augmented Reality: Experiencing Print Through a Digital Lens, D. Brown, Graph Expo Chicago, September 2015, Chicago, IL
Bootstrapping a New Student-Initiated Letterpress Club: A Case Study, A. Seto, 40th Annual American Printing History Association (APHA) conference, October 22 – 24, 2015, Rochester, NY
Highlights from A Case of Beer: A study of OCB Brands, Label Design & the Communication of Unique Flavour Profiles, D. Brown, Ontario Craft Brewers’ Conference, October 2015, Toronto, Canada

Books & Book Chapters

Sweet Words, A. Seto, Chapter in A letterpress creative work, 2015 Grimsby Wayzgoose Anthology

2014

Publications (refereed)

Establishing Standards for Color and Print Quality in Large Format Inkjet Printing, A. Sharma, X.Rong, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol. 58, No.3, May/June 2014

Publications (non-refereed)

For the record: James Lee, Technology and Innovation Director at Jones Packaging, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2013/January 2014, p. 30 – 31
Social Media Spotlight: Pinterrest, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2013/January 2014, p. 34 – 36
Is 3D a fit for Print Manufacturing, M. Habekost, PrintAction, February 2014, p. 12, 23, 24
Output neutral workflows, J. Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2014, pp, 17 – 20
For the record: Jeff Ekstein, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2014, p. 32
New Dawn of Colour Managment, A. Sharma, PrintAction, March 2014, pp. 10, 23, 24
Lost and found, An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Dunhuang books, A. Seto, BooksArts Canada, pp. 8-10
The smallest printing company. D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2014, p. 28
For the record: Ron Schroder, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2014, p. 30
TAGA Shows Print is Alive, M. Habekost, PrintAction, May 2014, p, 13, 14, 28
For the record: Mike Meshkati, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2014, p.28
Delicious Packaging Design: Oh Honey, It’s Bee-utiful, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2014, p. 34
For the record: Lee Eldridge, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2014, p. 28
Inspired projects: The Drinkable Book, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2014, p. 34
Packaging and Impressions from Interpack: M. Habekost, PrintAction, July 2014, p.10 – 11
Rethinking the Reprographics Market, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2014, p.26 – 27
Lush offering, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2014, p.32
Inspired projects: ‘Tis the season to label, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2014/January 2015, p. 28

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Comparison of various RIP software solutions in regards to output resolution capabilities, M. Habekost, R. Atkinson, TAGA 66th Annual Technical Conference, February 3 – 6, 2014, Fort Worth, TX, conference proceedings p. 186 – 204
Hands-on fun with NFC Communication Chips, A, Sharma, IGAEA (GCEA), 92nd Annual Conference, North Central State College, July 20-24, 2014, Shelby, OH
Amped-Up Print Automation: What You Must Know NOW, A. Sharma, Graph Expo, Sept 28-29, 2014, Chicago, IL
The Creative Industries Global Network (CIGN). Five HEIS Sign Up for Quality Enhancement of the Educational Profession, L.Bouters, G. Mothersill, T. Nyström, R. Sutter, J. Westbomke, ICERI2014: 74thInternational Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Nov 17 – 19, 2014, Seville, Spain

Books & Book Chapter

Where Are Thee Art, Toronto Metropolitan University? A. Seto, Chapter in A letterpress creative work, 2014 Grimsby Wayzgoose Anthology

2013

Publications (refereed)

Ghent Workgroup PDF Specification in Practice: GWG 2012_CMYK, J.Lisi, Ghent Workgroup
Ghent PDF Output Suite 4.0: Overview and Practice, J. Lisi, Ghent Workgroup
Which colour differencing equation should be used?, M. Habekost, International Circular of Graphic Education and Research, No.6, 2013

Publications (non-refereed)

Test methods for recyclability, M.Habekost, PrintAction, January 2013, pp. 14, 28
Social Media Spotlight: Facebook, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2013, pp. 24,26
Social Media Spotlight: Twitter, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2013, pp. 22, 24
Inspiring Projects – Matthew Reinhart’s Paper Engineering Masterpieces, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2013, pp. 32,33
For the record: Rich Paupit, N.Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2013, pp. 34, 36
Technically speaking, Print is Alive and Well, Martin Habekost, PrintAction, March 2013, pp.14, 40
Green Energy in Canada, Chris Smyth, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2013, pp. 17 – 20
Social Media Spotlight: Google+, Diana Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2013, pp. 22, 24
Inspired projects – The Heart and the Bottle, Diana Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2013, pp. 32, 34
Exploring marketing trends and packaging innovation, Emily Wong, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2013, p. 38
For the record: Peter Cober, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2013, p.40, 41
The science of printing money, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2013, pp 17 – 20
DIA focuses on packaging, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2013, p. 22
Inspired projects: Pangea Organics, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2013, p. 36
Social Media Spotlight: LinkedIn, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2013, p. 44 – 46
For the record: Mike Collinge, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2013, p. 48
Social Media Spotlight: Foursquare, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2013, p. 26 – 28
The return of in-house printing: the good and the bad, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2013, p. 34 – 36
Inspired projects: Tired Press, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2013, p. 38
For the record: Ian Baitz, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2013, p. 42
Future of the package and its many functions, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2013, p. 17 – 20
For the record: Barb Spears, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2013, p. 24
Social Media Spotlight: Meetup, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2013, p. 28 – 30
Inspired Projects: Ten Noteworthy Apps for Graphic Arts Professionals, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2013, p. 38
If it’s now, then how? Digital Print for Packaging US 2013, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2013, p. 46 – 48
Social Media Spotlight: Digg, Reddit and StumbleUpon, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2013, p. 28 – 30
For the record: Taline Hepburn, N.Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2013, p. 32
Inspired Projects: 10 noteworthy apps, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2013, p.40 – 42
Print & Digital Media: Finding a Harmonious Relationship, J.Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2013, pp. 17 -20
Visual Communication Today, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2013, pp. 24 – 26
Social Media Spotlight : YouTube, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2013, pp. 28 – 30
For the record; Mike Barry, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2013, p. 32
Inspired Project: The Disappearing Package, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2013, p. 34 – 36
Social Media Spotlight: Tumblr, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2013, p. 24 – 26
Inspired projects: Special Edition DVD Packaging, D.Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2013, p. 36 – 38
For the record: Bill Knepper, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2013, p. 46
How good is your inkjet, A. Sharma, PrintAction Magazine, November 2013, p. 14 – 17, 25

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

A Unique Image Analysis Technique for the Determination of the Wicking Properties in Paper Produced for Inkjet Application, M. Habekost, R. Atkinson, R. Rosenberger, TAGA 65th Annual Technical Conference, February 3 – 6, 2013, Portland, OR, TAGA 2013 conference proceedings, pp. 214 – 225
Uncovering the qualities of a successful internship: A longitudinal study of internship-based experiential education in the graphic arts, N. Lumby, D. Brown, 45th Conference of the International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts: Technology and Management, June 2 – 6, 2013, Toronto, Canada, Conference proceedings, pp. 9 – 16
Podlicous: A high-tech tool for in-lab instruction, A. Seto, J.Lisi, M.Habekost, 45th Conference of the International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts: Technology and Management, June 2 – 6, 2013, Toronto, Canada, Conference proceedings pp. 45 – 52
ePub testform, R. Adams, R. el-Asaleh, J. Augusto, D. Dorofeev*, Y. Veselskay*, *Institute of Publishing and Printing, National Technical University of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine, 45th Conference of the International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts: Technology and Management, June 2 – 6, 2013, Toronto, Canada, Conference proceedings pp. 53 – 59
Understanding the new ISO 13655 measurement standard in press and proofing applications, E. Luu, A.Sharma, 45th Conference of the International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts: Technology and Management, June 2 – 6, 2013, Toronto, Canada, conference proceedings pp. 108 – 117
Renewing a Graphic Arts curriculum: Planning for the future, I. Baitz, J. Lisi, 45th Conference of the International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts: Technology and Management, June 2 – 6, 2013, Toronto, Canada, conference proceedings pp. 160 – 170
Quality assessment of wide-format inkjet prints on various substrates, M.Habekost, R. Atkison, 40thInternational research conference of IARIGAI, Sept 8 – 11, 2013, Chemnitz, Germany,
Advances in Printing and Media Technology, Vol. XL, pp. 233 – 244
Colour Management for Large-Format Inkjet, A. Sharma, CONSAC Image Makers Show Seminar, September 21, 2013
Creating ePubs with Adobe InDesign, E.Leung, R. El Assaleh, R. Adams, Graphics Canada Show Seminar, November 21 – 23, 2013
Technical Evaluation of Inkjet Systems, A. Sharma, Graphics Canada Show Seminar, November 21 – 23, 2013

2012

Publications (non-refereed)

Wide-format inkjet: Is it the future of the print industry?, M. Habekost, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2012, pp. 17-20
Advancement of PDF: PDF/VT, J.Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2012, pp. 17-20,
A Drupa Education, M. Habekost, PrintAction Magazine, June 2012, pp. 16-26
EPub vs. PDF: Digital book formats, R. Adams, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2012, pp. 17-20
Drupa summary, J. Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2012, pp. 22-23
Colour Managment: Digital Press Certification, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2012, pp. 30-32
Inkjet meets packaging, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magzine, July/August 2012, pp. 17-20
The role of paper in the production process, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2012, pp. 22-24
Update on MIS solutions for print, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2012, pp. 30-32
Biggest EskoWorld to date, N. Lumby, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2012, pp.38-40
Marketing Tips from the pros, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2012, pp. 24-26
Consumables: Cutting costs and improving quality, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2012, pp. 32-34
Remote digital proofing, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2012, pp. 22-23
Web-to-print update, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2012, pp. 34-36
Large-format Ink Primer, M. Habekost, PrintAction, November 2012, pp.12,24-26
Complete colour management for large format, R. Adams, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2012/January 2013, pp. 17-20
How Canadian banks work with printers, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2012/January 2013, pp. 34-36

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

A Model for Experiential Learning in Higher Education, K.Penny, E.B Frankel, G. Mothersill, 6th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, March 5-7, 2012
ICC profile creation and modelling errors, W. Li, M. Habekost, TAGA 64th Annual Technical Conference, March 18 – 21, 2012, Jacksonville, FL, TAGA 2012 conference proceedings, pp. 41-53
Constructing an ICC Display Profile – How it Really Works, R.El Asaleh, P.D. Fleming, A. Pekarovicova, TAGA 64th Annual Technical Conference, March 18 – 21, 2012, Jacksonville, FL, TAGA 2012 conference proceedings, pp. 353-364
Connecting Curriculum, Climate and Community to Experiential Learning, G.Bingham, P. Borin, E. Frankel, K. Penny, G. Mothersill, Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Conference, May 22, 2012, Toronto, ON
Curriculum, Climate and Community: Experiential Learning of Graphic Communications Management using the Toronto Metropolitan Model, E. Frankel, K. Penny, G. Mothersill, 44th Conference of the International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts: Technology and Management, June 19 – 22, 2012
Before the Circus came to town: The Prairie Print Shop of Andrew King, TypeCon 2012 conference, August 1 – 6, 2012, Milwaukee, WI
Linking physical print and digital media: opportunities and challenges of quick response codes in the face of mobile visual search technology, N. Lumby, 39th International research conference of IARIGAI, Sept 9 – 12, 2012, Lubljana, Slovenia

2011

Publications (refereed)

Stability of Optical Brightening Agents in Paper when Exposed to Light, F. Sigg and S. Millward, Test Targets, Vol 10, 2011, pp. 27 – 35

Publications (non-refereed)

Digital Production Printing Here and Now, A. Sharma, Bulletin (IPA & IDEAlliance), January/February 2011, pp. 20 – 24
Product Profile: Large Format Digital, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2011
Management 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2011
Sign Business, R. Adams, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2011, pp. 17 – 21
Product Profile: Eco-Friendly Products, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2011
Marketing 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2011
Capital Investments, C. Smyth, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2011, pp. 17 – 21
Product Profile: MIS Systems, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2011
Education and Training 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2011
Product Profile: Inks, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2011
Graphic Design 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2011
Product Profile: Automation, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2011
Research and Development 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2011
Bioplastics, an emerging trend, M. Habekost, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2011, p.50
Product Profile: Substrates, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2011
Financing 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2011
Social media … for the printer, N.Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2011, pp. 17 – 21
Product Profile: Bindery & Finishing, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2011
Event Planning 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2011
The need for colour management training, J.Ramsbottom & A. Sharma, Sign Media Canada, September 2011, pp. 34 – 38
Product Profile: Offset Presses, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2011
Human Resources 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2011
Product Profile: Digital Presses, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2011
Succession Planning 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2011
Entrepreneurship 101, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2011
Product Profile: Prepress Software, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2011

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

An introduction to Digital Printing & Color Management, J.Lisi, PIA/FFTA Color Management Conference, December 3-6, 2011, Phoenix, AZ
Things you need to know about the G7-process, M.Habekost, Graphics Canada Show Seminar, November 10-12, 2011, Toronto, ON
What you always wanted to know about colour and colour measurement, M. Habekost, Graphics Canada Show Seminar, November 10-12, 2011, Toronto, ON
Digital-Presses – A Pre-Purchase Primer, A. Sharma, Graphics Canada Show Seminar, November 10-12, 2011, Toronto, ON
ICC profiling of digital cameras, J. Fullerton & R. Adams, Printing Future Days 2011, November 7-10, 2011, Chemnitz, Germany
HDR Photography of products, A. Andrei & R. Adams, Printing Future Days 2011, November 7-10, 2011, Chemnitz, Germany
Mathematics of Photography, D. Sigulinski & R. Adams, Printing Future Days 2011, November 7-10, 2011, Chemnitz, Germany
Interaction of Print and Digital Content in Magazine Advertising, N. Gilewicz, 38th International Research conference of IARIGAI, September 11 – 14, 2011, Budapest, Hungary, Advances in Printing and Media Technology, Vol. XXXVIII, pp. 395 – 402
Teaching the Net Generation: Exploring Networked Learning and Digital Collaboration Methods, N. Gilewicz, AACE, ED-MEDIA: World Conference on
Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 27-July 1, 2011, Lisbon, Portugal
Comparison of image analysis tools for the evaluation of paper topography and print characteristics, M. Habekost, O. Nesterenko, R. Rosenberger, TAGA 63rd Annual Technical Conference, March 6 – 9 , 2011, Pittsburgh, PA, TAGA 2011 proceedings, pp. 304 – 320
Profiling CMOS vs. CCD Digital Cameras, R. Adams, J. Fullerton, C. Smyth, Poster presentation, TAGA 63rdAnnual Technical Conference, March 6 – 9 , 2011, Pittsburgh, PA, TAGA 2011 proceedings, pp. 374 – 384
PDF Workflows for the Real World, J. Lisi, C. Smyth, Poster presentation, TAGA 63rd Annual Technical Conference, March 6 – 9 , 2011, Pittsburgh, PA, TAGA 2011 proceedings, pp. 403 – 436
HDR Photography of Products, R. Adams, A. Andrei, D. Sigulinski, T. Walters, Poster presentation, TAGA 63rd Annual Technical Conference, March 6 – 9 , 2011, Pittsburgh, PA, TAGA 2011 proceedings, pp. 437 – 447

2010

Thesis

Factors, Affecting Bridging Social Capital in online professional networks: An exploratory study of Social Capital Formation on LinkedIn, N. Gilewicz, Masters Thesis, Toronto Metropolitan University, May 2010

Publications (refereed)

Media Rich PDF Publishing: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Print and Multimedia Publishing, J. Lisi, The International Journal of the Book, Vol. 7, Number 2, pp. 45 – 50
Evaluation of Ink Optimization Technology in Offset Color Printing, A. Sharma & B. Starr, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology — November/December 2010 — Volume 54, Issue 6, pp. 060504-(13)

Publications (non-refereed)

Kodachrome : the film that changed the way we see, A.Sharma, with P. Sergeant, Photo technique magazine, January/February 2010, pp. 39 – 40
The latest development in monitor soft proofing, A. Sharma, In-Plant Graphics, pp. 32 – 34
My customer asked me: Can I make money from social networks?, N. Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2010, pp 46 – 48
My Customer Asked Me… What is poo paper?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, March 2010
PDF/X-4 & the Adobe PDF Print Engine, J.Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2010, pp. 20 – 24
My Customer Asked Me… How can I use Google web applications?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2010
The psychology of Print, J. Fung, PrintAction, May 2010, pp. 14, 34, 35
Entrepreneurship in print: a family affair, N. Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2010, pp. 18 – 21
Designing for Integrated Media, J. Fung, PrintAction, June 2010, p. 14
My Customer Asked Me… What’s the deal with colour changing ink?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2010
My Customer Asked Me… What kinds of clever packaging exist today (part 1 of 3)?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2010
The Power in Packaging Design, J. Fung, PrintAction, August 2010, pp 16, 32-33
A foundation in flexography, I. Baitz, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2010, pp. 24 – 28
Featured markets – Your monthly buyers’ guide to the latest print industry products (Hybrid printers and converting equipment, S. Eagle, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2010, pp. 32 – 35
My Customer Asked Me… What kinds of clever packaging exist today (part 2 of 3)?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2010
My Customer Asked Me… What kinds of clever packaging exist today (part 3 of 3)?, D. Varma, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2010
Transpromo – passé or present?, J.Lisi & C.Smyth, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2010, pp. 17 – 22
My Customer Asked Me… How has photo booth technology changed?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2010
Toronto Metropolitan University offers opportunity for students, I.Baitz, The Magazine, News & Opinions from around the world of Graphic Arts, Dalim Software, Issue 12, pp 13 -14
My Customer Asked Me: What do I buy the print professional on my gift list?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2010
Soft Proofing: So much more than colour, J. Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2010/January 2011, pp. 17 – 20

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

OMNOVA corporation: Study of inkjet properties, R. Adams
Toronto Metropolitan University, Office of Research Services (ORS), Fall/Winter Research Assistant (RA) Program, Awarded to: Martin Habekost: Comparison of image analysis tools for the evaluation of paper topography and print characteristics; Chris Kular: Braille Packaging Regulations and the Impact on Print Media; Jason Lisi, Richard Adams: GCM Premedia Research Assistant (various projects)

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Prepress Workflow Advancements Utilizing PDF-X/4 and the Adobe PDF Print Engine, J. Lisi, TAGA 62ndAnnual Technical Conference, March 14 – 17, 2010, San Diego, CA, TAGA 2010 proceedings, pp. 265 – 297
Paper Topography and Its Influence on Print Quality, M. Habekost, O. Nesterenko, R. Rosenberger, TAGA 62nd Annual Technical Conference, March 14 – 17, 2010, San Diego, CA, TAGA 2010 proceedings, pp .298 – 320
On Press Control of Metallic Inks, M. Habekost & R. Dykopf, TAGA 62nd Annual Technical Conference, March 14 – 17, 2010, San Diego, CA, TAGA 2010 proceedings, pp. 423 – 444
Evaluation of gray balance and G7 in inkjet proofing of GRACoL and SWOP printing, M. Habekost, R. Dykopf, 37th International Research conference of IARIGAI, Montreal, September 12 to 15, 2010, Advances in Printing and Media Technology, Vol. XXXVII, pp. 165 – 172
Color matching in inkjet proofing using spectral method, A. Ataeian, A. Sharma, 37th International Research conference of IARIGAI, Montreal, September 12 to 15, 2010, Advances in Printing and Media Technology, Vol. XXXVII, pp. 155 – 163

2009

Publications (refereed)

Modern Colour Difference Equations and Their Relationship to Printed Ink Densities, M. Habekost, Z. Panahi, Journal of Graphic Technology, Journal of Graphic Technology, Vol. 5 (2), pp. 62 – 94, 2011
Digital Photography for Print Part 2 Camera Profiling, R. Adams & J. Lisi,Visual Communications Journal, Spring 2009, pp. 17-25
Concept Mapping in the Online Learning Environment: A Proven Learning Tool is transformed in a New Environment, I. Baitz, The International Journal of Learning, Vol 16

Publications (non-refereed)

The Colour of Three Diamonds, M. Habekost, PrintAction, January 2009, pp. 14 – 15, 32 – 33
Deep Purple Proofing, M. Habekost, PrintAction, February 2009, pp. 14 – 15, 28
My Customer Asked Me… What’s the deal with photo books?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2009
What is QR, J.Meneguzzi & A. Sharma, Graphic Arts Magazine, February 2009, p 28
Golden Rule of Future Printing, M. Habekost, PrintAction, March 2009, pp 14 – 15, 28 – 29
My customer asked asked me: How can I ask my customer?, N. Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, April 2009, pp 46 – 48
The Blue Tint, M. Habekost, PrintAction, May 2009, pp 18 – 19, 34 – 35
Film in the Age of Digital domination: Kodak’s NewEktar 100 Color Negative Film, A. Sharma & P. Sergeant, Photo Techniques, May/June 2009, pp 14 – 17
Women in Print, N. Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2009, pp 18 – 24
Prepress Technology review: A look at workflow flexibility, J. Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2009, pp. 25 – 28
Striking Color in Digital Print, A.Sharma, Graphic Arts Monthly, May 2009, pp. 24 – 26
Process integration for the graphic arts workflow, C. Kular, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2009, pp. 24 – 28
Characterizing Digital Colour, A.Sharma & S. Dewar, Canadian Printer, June 2009, pp. 22 – 23
IPA Color Proofing RoundUP Results 2009, White Paper, M. Habekost & R. Dykopf, June 2009, Association of Graphic Solutions Providers
My Customer Asked Me… What are the latest trends in coatings?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, June 2009
Niche Print Markets, I.Baitz, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2009, pp. 30 – 33
Fading, Rubbing and Cracking, A. Sharma & S. Dewar, Canadian Printer, July/August 2009, p22
Data asset management: Surviving in the terabyte world, J.Lisi, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2009, pp. 34 – 38
Sales and Management: effective practices for today, N. Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2009, pp. 40 – 44
Optical Brighteners: Friend or Foe?, M. Habekost, IPA Bulletin, September/October 2009, pp. 16 – 20
My Customer Asked Me… If you started over would you choose printing again?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2009
Buyer’s guide to consumables, M. Habekost, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2009, pp. 30 – 34
My customer asked me: What are some good iPhone Apps?, N. Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, December 2009, pp 48 – 50

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Toronto Metropolitan University, Office of Research Services (ORS), Summer 2009 Research Assistant (RA) Program, awarded to:

Martin Habekost: Calibration of the new Heidelberg offset press according to the G7 process
Abhay Sharma: Evaluation of digital production printing colour, physical properties, and recyclability
Natalia Gilewicz & Chris Kular: Print media trends in packaging as they pertain to CSR in the bottled water industry

Toronto Metropolitan University, Office of Research Services (ORS), Fall 2009/Winter 2010 Research Assistant (RA) Program, awarded to:

Martin Habekost: Study of printing paper topography and its influence on print parameters
Abhay Sharma: Colour response in digital cameras – characterization of colour processing with Camera Raw images

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

The Applicability of Modern Color Differencing Equations in the Graphic Arts Industry, M. Habekost, TAGA 61st Annual Technical Conference, March 15 – 18, 2009, New Orleans, LA, TAGA 2009 Proceedings, pp. 200 – 222
Modern Colour Difference Equations and Their Relationship to Printed Ink Densities, Z. Panahi, TAGA 61stAnnual Technical Conference, March 15 – 18, 2009, New Orleans, LA, TAGA 2009 Proceedings, pp. 133 – 156
Profiling Through Laminate, R. Adams, TAGA 61st Annual Technical Conference, March 15 – 18, 2009, New Orleans, LA, TAGA 2009 Proceedings, pp. 488 – 493
Toner Yield of Electrophotographic Printing Devices in Consideration of ImageCoverage, M. Breede, TAGA 61st Annual Technical Conference, March 15 – 18, 2009, New Orleans, LA, TAGA 2009 Proceedings, pp. 467 – 487
Development of a test suite for digital printing devices, M. Habekost, A. Sharma, T. Lu, TAGA 61st Annual Technical Conference, March 15 – 18, 2009, New Orleans, LA, TAGA 2009 Proceedings, pp. 363 – 395
Methodology for evaluation of digital production printing, A. Sharma, M. Habekost, IARIGAI, 36th International Research Conference, September 13 -16, 2009, Stockholm, Sweden, Advances in Printing and Media Technology, Vol. XXXVI, pp. 383 – 390
Print media trends in packaging as they pertain to corporate social responsibility in the bottled water marketplace, N.Gilewicz, C. Kular, IARIGAI, 36th International Research Conference, September 13 -16, 2009, Stockholm, Sweden, Advances in Printing and Media Technology, Vol. XXXVI, pp. 31 – 40
Ensuring Document Security and Privacy in Transpromo Printing, A. Seto, J. Lisi and M. Khaled Ahmed, IEEE Toronto international conference on Science and Technology, September 26 – 27, 2009
Color Space Transformation from RGB to CIELAB using neural networks, N. Fdhal, M. Kyan, D. Androutsos, A. Sharma, 2009 IEEE conference on multimedia, December 15 – 18, 2009, Bangkok, Thailand, Published in: Advances in Multimedia Information Processing – PCM 2009 10th Pacific Rim Conference on Multimedia, Bangkok, Thailand, December 15-18, 2009. Proceedings Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science Subseries: Information Systems and Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI , Vol. 5879 Muneesawang, P.; Wu, F.; Kumazawa, I.; Roeksabutr, A.; Liao, M.; Tang, X. (Eds.), pp. 1011-1017

Books & Book Chapters

Color Management, A. Sharma, entry in McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology 2008, McGraw-Hill Professional, NY, pp. 71 – 74
Digital Photography for Print, R. Adams, N. Gilewicz, M. Habekost, A. Seto, Printing Industries Press, August 2009

2008

Software Development

Abacus v.3, Graphic Arts Calculation software, M. Breede, PIA/GATF press, October 2008, Companion software to Handbook of Graphic Art Equations

Publications (refereed)

The evaluation of colour difference equations and optimization of DE2000, M. Habekost, K. Rohlf, Journal of Graphic Technology, 4 (3), pp 149 -164, 2008
Digital photography for print, R. Adams, Visual Communications Journal, pp 5 -11, Spring 2008
Implementing and Teaching Management Information Systems (MIS)
in the Undergraduate Print School Curriculum: A Need and a Challenge, A.Seto, Visual Communications Journal, pp 5 – 10, Fall 2008
Implementing Specialized Management Information Systems in the Post-Secondary Program, A. Seto & M. Khaled Ahmed, Wireless Communications and Networking Conference WICOM, 2008 (refereed conference paper)

Publications (non-refereed)

Trends in Digital Photography for Print, A. Sharma, R. Adams, PIA/GATF 2008 Technology Forecast: Technology, Trends, Tactics, p 64 – 67, GATF World, Feb. 2008, pp 61
A celebrity birthday – Helvetica turns 50, N.Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, Feb. 2008, p 44 – 4
Color Management for Packaging: Spectral Colors & Beyond, A. Sharma, GravurEzine, March 2008, p 22 – 26 (external link)
MBA musings and technology trends, N.Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, May 2008, p 50
Digital Presses: See How They Run, A. Sharma, M. Habekost, Graphic Arts Monthly, May 2008, p 64 – 65
Trends in colour measurement, Part I, M.Habekost , PrintAction, July 2008, p 14 – 15
It may not be print..but sure is profit!, N.Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, July/August 2008, p 46 – 47
Colour management in RIPs, Part I, R.Adams, Digital Graphics, July 2008, pp 56 – 61
Trends in colour measurement, Part II, M. Habekost, PrintAction, August 2008, p 14 – 15
Monitor calibration to the “Nth Degree”, R.Adams & E. To, Sign Business, August 2008, pp 40 -45
More colour management in RIPs, Part II, R.Adams, Digital Graphics, August 2008, pp 30 – 35
Fujifilm’s Foray into Inkjet, Special Report, A. Sharma, Whatheythink.com, August 20, 2008
What’s inside the JDF code?, A. Sharma, Graphic Arts Monthly, September 2008, pp21
Free article: Enough to stop and read?, N. Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, September 2008, p 62
How the press operator benefits from G7, PrintAction, October 2008, p 18 – 19
Supersize me, T. Sprinzing, Graphic Arts Magazine, October 2008, p 30 – 31
Latest in monitor soft proofing from GraphExpo Show Floor, Chicago, A. Sharma, Whattheythink.com, November 2008
My Customer Asked Me… Can I print using electronic ink like the Esquire cover?, D. Brown, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2008
Deinkability of Digital Prints, M. Habekost, PrintAction, December 2008, pp 14 -15

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Toronto Metropolitan University, Office of Research Services (ORS), Summer 2008 Research Assistant (RA) Program, awarded to:

Martin Habekost: Technical evaluation of new digital print technologies
Richard Adams: ICC Profiling of Digital Cameras

Sappi Paper:

Abhay Sharma: Optical brighteners in paper and their effect on color management

Toronto Metropolitan University, Office of Research Services (ORS), Fall 2008/Winter 2009 Research Assistant (RA) Program, awarded to:

Martin Habekost: Measurement of printed metallic inks
Art Seto: Determining JDF (CIP4) Readiness of Canadian Printers
Abhay Sharma: Verification of procedures for monitor soft proofing of colour images

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

JDF Basics for Workflow Automation, A. Sharma, Standardization in Graphic Industry, Seminar, Belgrade, Serbia, Feb. 14 – 15, 2008
Measurement Methods for Controlling Silver Metallic Ink Film Thickness, M. Breede & A. Sharma, TAGA 60th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 16 – 19, 2008, San Francisco, CA, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 305 – 323, January 2009
Evaluation of Digital Proofs Using the GRACoL Dataset and Various Color Difference Equations, M. Habekost, TAGA 60th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 16 – 19, 2008, San Francisco, CA, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 392 – 414, January 2009
Predictive Color Rendering of Camera Raw Images Using ICC Profiles, J. Lisi, TAGA 60th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 16 – 19, 2008, San Francisco, CA, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 466 – 480, January 2009
Practical ICC profiling for sheet-fed printing, A.Sharma, D. Dejan (Sappi), J. Isaak (Sappi), Papercon ’08, May 4 -7, 2008, Dallas, TX
ICC Color Profiling Overview, A. Sharma, Papercon’ 08, May 4 -7, 2008, Dallas, TX
Teaching Environmental Management for the Graphic Arts, A. Seto, IGAEA 83rd Annual Conference, July 26 – August 2, 2008, Port Canaveral, FL
Profiling Ecosolvent Inkjet Printers, R. Adams, IARIGAI, 35th International Research conference, September 7 – 10, 2008, Valencia, Spain

Books & Book Chapters

The brave new world of publishing, M. Breede, Chandos Publishing, August 2008
Color Management Handbook, R. Adams, A. Sharma, PIA/GATF Press, October 2008

2007

Publications (refereed)

The Accordion Book, M. Breede, J. Lisi, The International Journal of the Book, 4(1), pp 75 – 83, 2007
Gray Balance Control with a Re-Purposed GATF Colour Circle, M. Breede,Journal of Graphic Technology, 4(1), pp 35 -58, 2007
CRT and LCD monitors for soft proofing, V.Chovancova-Lovell, P.D. Fleming III, B. Starr and A. Sharma, Journal of Graphic Technology, 3, 2007

Publications (non-refereed)

Is Eight Enough? An in-depth review of Adobe Acrobat 8, R. Adams, Digital Graphics, Jan 2007, pp 36
Professional Typography, R. Adams, Sign Business, Jan 2007, pp 59
Learning the Ropes, Working with color management utilities, R. Adams, Digital Graphics, March 2007, pp50
Quest for the Perfect Printer, R. Adams, M. Flippin, A. Anderson, K. Mergentime, Digital Graphics, April 2007, pp32 – 38
DeltaE, DE94, DE2000 or DEcmc, Which one should be used in everyday operation?, M. Habekost, June 2007, Canadian Printer, pp 38
Top Printers 2007, Industry Survey, C. Kular, June 2007, Canadian Printer
IPA Color Proofing RoundUP Results 2007, White Paper, A. Sharma et al., July 2007, Association of Graphic Solutions Providers
2007 Capital Expenditure Survey, C. Kular, Canadian Printer, July/August, 2007, pp14
Le JDF expliqe, Quebec Imprimerie, J. E. Harvey, A. Sharma, October/November 2007, pp 20
Pressing back into the past – Print archives in the GTA, N.Gilewicz, Graphic Arts Magazine, November 2007, p 54 -58
Le bon de commande JDF, Quebec Imprimerie, A. Sharma, December 2007, pp.22

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

EDSF (The Electronic Document Systems Foundation), C. Kular, Trends and Innovations in Packaging with Links to JDF Hardware and Software Applications, Student Collaboration with: D. Brown, C. Nichols, M. Kasumovic, C. Lo, M. Huang, D. Sivanantharajah
Toronto Metropolitan University, Office of Research Services (ORS), Summer Research Assistant (RA) Program, Awarded to: Abhay Sharma: Organizing the IPA Technical Conference June 2007, Chicago
Project Grant, Faculty of Communication and Design, awarded to M. Habekost, Project: The applicability of modern colour differencing equations in the graphic arts industry, December 2007

Toronto Metropolitan University, Office of Research Services (ORS), Fall 2007/Winter 2008 Research Assistant (RA) Program, awarded to:

Martin Habekost: The correlation of printing ink densities with numerical colour difference attributes
Jason Lisi: Analysis of Color Management and Rendering in Digital Cameras
Art Seto: The Real Cost of Digital Printing

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Digital Smart Factory – The next big thing, A. Sharma, NAPL Digital Smart Factory Forum, Florida, Jan 16 – 18, 2007
The Purpose of Colour Management, A. Sharma, Symposium, Colour Management in Graphic Industry, Belgrade, Serbia, Feb. 16 – 17, 2007
Calibration of Input Devices, A. Sharma, Symposium, Colour Management in Graphic Industry, Belgrade, Serbia, Feb. 16 – 17, 2007
Inside Job Tickets, JDF and XML, A. Sharma & M. Breede, JDF Education Event at Toronto Metropolitan University, Feb. 20, 2007
The effect of ink film thickness variations on colour control in the circumferential printing cylinder direction of offset presses, M. Breede, TAGA 59th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 18 – 21, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 63 – 76, October 2007
Profiling eco-solvent inkjet printers, R. Adams, TAGA 59th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 18 – 21, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 291 – 310, October 2007
Analysis of Colour Rendering in Digital Cameras, J. Lisi, TAGA 59th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 18 – 21, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 349 – 366, October 2007
Colour difference equations and the human eye, M. Habekost, TAGA 59th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 18 – 21, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 201 – 212, October 2007
Coming Full Circle: from a one off enterprise to a mass-production industry, publishing returns to its one off roots, M. Breede, Booknet Conference, March 20 – 21, 2007, Toronto
Digital vs. Conventional: Opportunities for the Ink Maker in the Book and Publication Markets, I. Baitz, NAPIM conference, Bermuda, March 24 – 28, 2007
Videos and Animations help students understand concepts better, M. Habekost, Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Conference, May 14 -15, 2007
Peer evaluation, A useful tool for team learning?, I.Baitz, Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Conference, May 14 – 15, 2007
What Should Graphic Communications Students be Taught about Digital Photography?, R. Adams & D. Rae (RIT), 82nd Annual IGAEA conference, July 22 – 26, 2007, Rochester, NY
Everything you want to know about colour management but were afraid to ask – for packaging professionals, A. Sharma, 2007 PIA/GATF Colour Management Conference, December 9 – 11, 2007, Phoenix, AZ
Hands-on Instrumentation, A. Sharma, R. Adams, M. Levine (X-Rite), 2007 PIA/GATF Colour Management Conference, December 9 – 11, 2007, Phoenix, AZ

Books & Book Chapters

ICC Color Management: Architecture and Implementation, A. Sharma in R. Lukac & K.N. Plataniotis, Color Image Processing – Methods and Applications, CRC Taylor and Francis, 2007, pp 1 – 27

2006

Publications (refereed)

Marginalized Margins: Investigating the Historical and Future Trends of the Margin in Book Layout, G. Mothersill, International Journal of the Book, in press
Plus ca Change..Print-On Demand Reverts Book Publishing to its Pre-Industrial Beginnings, M. Breede, International Journal of the Book, Vol. 3, p 37, 2006
Non-Impact Digital Technologies vs. Conventional Offset Lithography in Book Printing: Quality, Cost and Production Efficiency, I. Baitz, International Journal of the Book, Vol 3, (2), p 9
Venues for Vanity – Methods and Means of Self-Published Books, C. Kular, International Journal of the Book, in press
Visual and colorimetric press to proof matching using the new GRACoL reference printing condition, A. Sharma, T. Collins, R. Cheydleur, S. Smiley, F. Suessl, Journal Graphic Technology, Vol 3(1), p 33, 2006
Methodology for evaluating the quality of ICC profiles: scanner, monitor and printer, A. Sharma, Journal Imaging Science & Technology, 50(5), 2006
New Measures Of Whiteness That Correlate With Perceived Color Appearance, B. Aksoy, P. D. Fleming, M. Joyce and A. Sharma, Journal Optical Society America A, in press
Side by Side Soft Proofing with CRT and LCD Monitors, V. Chovancova Lovell, P. D. Fleming, B. Starr and A. Sharma, Journal Graphic Technology, Vol 3(3), 2006
Strategies for inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender learners in discipline based programs, I. Baitz, International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning, Special “Learning Futures” themed issue, Vol.2, 3, p 52
Digital Printing: Is it supplanting conventional printing processes?, M. Breede, The International Journal of Technology & Society, Vol. 2 (1) pp 21 – 36, September 2006
Sustaining Quality and Integrity of Education within Online Environments, J. Lisi, International Journal of Learning, Vol. 13, #4, pp. 129 – 134

Publications (non-refereed)

JPEG, Camera RAW, and the Digital Negative, A. Sharma, PHOTOTechniques, Jan/Feb., 2006, p43
Control of RGB/CMYK Inkjets, A. Sharma, Print Action, January 2006, p10
The Full Colour Gamut, A. Sharma, Print Action, February 2006, p10
Colour Management in Packaging, A. Sharma, Print Action, March 2006, p10
The New Print Condition, A. Sharma, Print Action, April 2006, p12
Acrobat 7 Brings JDF Mainstream, J. Lisi, Print Action, April 2006, p20
Inside the ICC, A.
Sharma, Print Action, May 2006, p10
Printing By Numbers, Managing Colour – Part 1, M. Habekost, Canadian Printer, April/May, 2006, p34
Printing By Numbers, Managing Colour – Part 2, M. Habekost, Canadian Printer, June, 2006, p58
Printing By Numbers, Managing Colour – Part 3, M. Habekost, Canadian Printer, July/August, 2006, p34
2006 Capital Expenditure Survey, C. Kular, Canadian Printer, July/August, 2006, p20
Using Colour Management with a RIP, R. Adams, Sign Business, July 2006
Colour Management in PDF, R. Adams, Sign Business, August 2006
Colour Management Maintenance, R. Adams, Digital Graphics, August 2006
Working with Spot colours, R. Adams, Sign Business, September 2006
Monitor Calibration, R. Adams, Digital Graphics, September 2006
IPA Color Proofing RoundUP Results 2006, White Paper, A. Sharma et al., Association of Graphic Solutions Providers
Digital Photography for Print – Part 1: Digital Photos, A. Sharma, Graphic Arts Monthly, September 2006, pp 17
Digital Photography for Print – Part 2: Digital Photos, A. Sharma, Graphic Arts Monthly, October 2006, pp 29
Digital Photography for Print – Part 3: Digital Photos, A. Sharma, Graphic Arts Monthly, November 2006, pp 28

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

The Need for Proper Specifications, A. Sharma, Magazines Canada, Toronto Metropolitan University, Feb. 23, 2006, Toronto
Calibration of Monitors and Proofers, R. Goodyear, Magazines Canada, Toronto Metropolitan University, Feb. 23, 2006, Toronto
Analyzing Relative Humidity Related Problems in Digital Printing, A.Seto, TAGA 58th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 19 – 21, 2006, Vancouver, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 542 – 554, September 2006
Testing the Validity of Measuring Gray Balance with the PIA/GATF Color Circle Grayness and Hue Error Values, M. Breede, TAGA 58th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 19 – 21, 2006, Vancouver, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 292 – 312, September 2006
Analysis of ink mileage in conventional and stochastic printing, J. Lisi and I. Baitz, TAGA 58th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 19 – 21, 2006, Vancouver, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 592 – 607, September 2006
The effect of colourants in proofing systems in comparison to standard four-color process inks, M. Habekost, TAGA 58th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 19 – 21, 2006, Vancouver, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 218 – 235, September 2006
Color Reproduction Studies in RGB and CMYK Workflows using Inkjet Printer Drivers and RIPs, E. Hrehorova, A. Sharma, P. D. Fleming, TAGA 58th Annual Technical Conference, Mar 19 – 21, 2006, Vancouver, TAGA Proceedings, pp. 159 – 171, September 2006
Helping Learners See the Invisible: Concept Mapping in the Classroom and Online, I. Baitz, Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Conference, May 2006
Easing the Transition to University: A Case Study in Students Mentoring Students, G. Mothersill, 13th International Conference on Learning, Montego Bay, Jamaica, June 2006
Sustaining Quality and Integrity of Education Within Online Environments, J. Lisi, 13th International Conference on Learning, Montego Bay, Jamaica, June 2006
Productivity Enhancements for Pressroom Management, C. Kular, BCPIA, Vernon & Burnaby, B.C., June 2006
Education Panel, Typcon Conference, Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA), G. Mothersill, August 9 – 13, 2006
Benefits of a Formalized Training Program, C. Kular, CPIA Conference, September 14 – 16, 2006, Vancouver
Colour Management and Remote Colour Proofing, A. Sharma, C.Kular, CPIA Conference, September 14 – 16, 2006, Vancouver
The Accordion Book: An Old Idea Reinvented for Digital Printing, M. Breede, J. Lisi, International Journal of the Book conference, Boston, October 19 – 20, 2006
Everything You Ever Wanted To Ask About Colour Management, A. Sharma, 2006 PIA/GATF Colour Management Conference, Phoenix, December 3 – 5, 2006
Building Output Profiles, R. Adams, 2006 PIA/GATF Colour Management Conference, Phoenix, December 3 – 5, 2006

Books & Book Chapters

Handbook of Graphic Art Equations, 2nd edition, M. Breede, PIA/GATF Press, June 2006
ICC Color Management: Architecture and Implementation, A.
Sharma, Chapter, Color Image Processing: Methods and Applications, CRC Press, R. Lukac and K. Plataniotis, Editors, 2006, pp 1 – 27
Venues for vanity: methods and means of self-published books, C. Kular, chapter in “The Future of the Book in the Digital Age”, Chandos Publishing, B. Cope and A. Phillips, Editors, Oxford Ltd., 2006
Plus ça change… print-on-demand reverts book publishing to its pre-industrial beginnings, M. Breede, chapter in “The Future of the Book in the Digital Age”, Chandos Publishing, B. Cope and A. Philipps, Editors, Oxford Ltd., 2006

2005

Updated

Updated: April 19, 2018
Updated by: Martin Habekost, Dr. rer. nat.

Publications (refereed)

Creating customized textbooks using variable Data Printing to engage readers by reducing biases, I. Baitz, M.
Breede, International Journal of the book, Vol 2, p 41, 2005

Publications (non-refereed)

What the numbers say, C. Kular, Canadian Printer, June 2005
2005 Capital Expenditure Survey, C. Kular, Canadian Printer, July/Aug, 2005
Lookup Tables and Prepress, A. Sharma, Print Action, December 2005, p 10
Maximizing Your RIP, R. Adams, Digital Graphics, December 2005
IPA Color Proofing RoundUP 2005, White Paper, A. Sharma, Association of Graphic Solutions Providers

Grants & Industrial Collaboration

Faculty of Communication & Design, Scholarly, Research and Creative Research Grant, J. Lisi and A. Sharma, Colour Reproduction in Digital Cameras

Faculty of Communication & Design, Scholarly, Research and Creative Research Grant, M. Habekost, Evaluation of colour difference equations

Toronto Metropolitan University, Office of Research Services (ORS), Fall/Winter Research Assistant (RA) Program, Awarded to:

Ian Baitz: Colour Effect of Print Production Specifications on Gamut
Martin Habekost: Evaluation of the Testprinter Press Simulator
Abhay Sharma: Measuring Colour on a Monitor

Conference Presentations & Proceedings

Optimizing Proofing in a Digital Workflow, K. Chigogora, P. D. Fleming, A. Sharma, TAGA 57th Annual Technical Conference, Apr 17 – 20, 2005, Toronto, Canada
Plus ca Change….Print-On Demand Reverts Book Publishing to its Pre-Industrial Beginnings, M. Breede, 3rdInternational Conference on the Book, 11 – 13 Sept, 2005, Oxford, UK
Spot Color Reproduction with Digital Printing, M. Suchy, P. D. Fleming and A. Sharma, Proceedings of the IS&T NIP21: International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies, 18 – 23 Sept, 2005, Baltimore, MD
Everything You Wanted to Know About Color Management, A. Sharma, PIA/GATF Color Management Conference, 4 – 6 Dec, 2005, Phoenix, AZ
Digital Printing: Is it Supplanting Conventional Printing Processes? M. Breede, 2nd International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, 12 – 15 December 2005, Hyderabad, India