In this follow-up to the widely-discussed article, “The Case for Standards in Digital Embellishments,” the first-ever panel on The Digital Embellishment Show dives deep into the pressing need for standardization in the digital print embellishment industry.

Host Kevin Abergel and moderator Eric Vessels are joined by an all-star panel featuring Sabine Lenz (PaperSpecs), Sean Roberts (Konica Minolta USA), and Ryan Moskun (Harris & Bruno International). Together, they debate how the lack of consistent terminology, quality control measures, and design standards creates confusion and hinders adoption across the industry. Drawing on their diverse expertise, the panel highlights the challenges faced by designers and printers and explores how industry collaboration can drive clarity and growth.

This engaging discussion covers critical topics such as the importance of unified language, the need for standardized material specifications, and strategies for balancing innovation with consistency. The panel agrees that simplifying communication through shared terminology and baseline standards is the key to unlocking the full potential of digital embellishments. By building on the momentum sparked by the article, this episode sets the stage for actionable solutions that could revolutionize the industry, making advanced embellishments more accessible, efficient, and profitable for everyone involved.