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.

Design

Scenario:

This logo looks good, but it's missing a unique factor. Can we consider adding more to it?

Response:

I agree. What if we emboss the logo? It would give it a three-dimensional effect.