In paper manufacturing, printing and typography, opacity refers to the opacity of graphic paper and cardboard. An ‘opaque paper’ is therefore an opaque, opaque paper. Depending on the nature of the paper, the opacity is greater (e.g. thick, coated paper) or less (thin offset paper).
Based on the concept and design by Studio Bonsma Reist, I developed a script for the Adobe InDesign layout programme that digitally simulates the opacity of a paper. With the help of this script, InDesign files with at least two pages (recto / verso) can be tested for the effects of opacity. OpaqueScript serves both as a design tool and creative tool for designers, as well as for checking print data in the production process for the printing industry. The script is currently in the beta phase and can be requested by interested designers via our website.
The project was supported by the Berner Design Stiftung.
