emboss

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Emboss' means to carve, mold, or stamp a design on a surface to make it raised. So, it's like creating a pop-up effect on a flat material.

Examples in Different Contexts

In graphic design, embossing can add a luxurious feel to business cards. A creative director might instruct, 'Let’s emboss the company logo to give our cards a premium touch.'

Practice Scenarios

Marketing

Scenario:

We want our brochures to be more engaging to the touch. How can we achieve that?

Response:

We could emboss the cover. It will offer the tactile variety you're seeking.

Craft

Scenario:

Your greeting cards are impressive, but adding an interesting texture will give them a fancy twist. Any ideas?

Response:

We could use the embossing technique to raise the surface and create texture.