兩星期前,收到日本印刷技術協會(JAGAT)寄來的「2024年日本印刷白皮書」,主題文章探討日本印刷業的經營與未來發展,強調要開拓新業務(創注),促進業界與跨領域合作(連攜),推動產業間相互協作共創發展(共奏)。
數位時代的消費者行為正在演變,智慧型手機成為生活及工作的不可缺,電子商務及個性化的消費興起,連對色彩的審美觀念,由傳統的色彩再現性、解析度與銳利度,轉傾向於「明亮、清晰」的影像風格。
面對環境的變革,印刷業者必須要由「印刷品生產者」,轉為「行銷與品牌策略的活動夥伴」;而印刷業者要善用數位平台,要融合印刷品與數位媒體,以數位技術發展新業務,如透過QR Code或NFC連結印刷品與消費者的互動,這「共奏」模式讓印刷業者找到新的價值定位,創造更高的商業價值。
善用行銷活動及數位平台,可打造一個跨領域合作的商業模式,整合設計師、行銷專家、技術研發者、數位媒體及跨業生產者的協同作業,不僅僅可滿足規模生產的需求,也滿足中小、微企業及家庭的需求,如同台灣健豪印刷一樣的商業模式,這「共奏」模式讓產業找到新的發展方向,可確保未來永續發展及競爭力。
印刷業在數位時代的轉型與協作,多元「共奏」是必要的。
Two weeks ago, I received the 2024 White Paper on the Printing Industry of Japan from the Japan Association of Graphic Arts Technology (JAGAT). The keynote article discusses the future development and management of printing industry in Japan, emphasizing the need to explore new business opportunities, foster collaboration within and beyond the industry, and drive inter-industry collaboration for sustainable growth.
Consumer behavior is changing in the digital age. Smartphones have become a part of life and work. E-commerce and personalized consumption are emerging. Even the color aesthetic has shifted from traditional color fidelity, resolution, and sharpness to a preference of a “bright and clear” visual style.
In the face of environmental changes, printing companies must shift transform from “print suppliers” to marketing and brand strategy partners. They need to embrace digital platforms, integrate print with digital media, and leverage digital technologies to develop new services—such as using QR codes or NFC to connect printed products with consumer interaction. The model of “co-creation” in harmony allows printing businesses to find new value positioning and create higher business value.
By making effective use of marketing activities and digital platforms, a cross-disciplinary business model can emerge integrated designers, marketing experts, technical developers, digital media, and producers from various industries. This not only meets the needs of mass production but also supports the demands of small, micro enterprises, and even household use. The business model adopted by Taiwan’s Gainhow Printing is a prime example. Through this “co-creation” approach, the industry is discovering new directions for growth and ensure future sustainability and competitiveness.
The transformation and collaboration of the printing industry in the digital age requires a diverse "symphony"。
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