Category Description

The category is based on the curriculum-based training of a vocational degree in Printing Technology. The demands of working life for the young professional and the aspect of sustainable development will be considered in the competition. After graduation, print designers typically work in printing and post-processing in the printing of books, newspapers, and magazines, and in series and digital printing.

The competition tasks consist of the following parts:

• Offset printing
• Other printing methods (series and/or digital printing)
• Quality control (quality measurement)
• Post-processing (trimming the edges of print and/or printing)
• Production
• Printing simulator

Finalists

Pasi Kuusikko, Oulun seudun ammattiopisto
Oskar Hänninen, Helsingin tekniikan alan oppilaitos
Jani Salonen, Tampereen ammattiopisto
Joonas Tikkanen, Pohjois-Karjalan ammattiopisto
Niina Kaukkila, WinNova Länsirannikon koulutus Oy
Mimmi Kemppainen, Helsingin tekniikan alan oppilaitos
Mika Kamsula, Oulun seudun ammattiopisto
Mikael Hertell, WinNova Länsirannikon koulutus Oy

Judges

Sauli Vuorinen, Lehtisepät oy
Mika Saari, Suomen Graafiset palvelut
Timo Valtonen, Kevama Oy
Susanna Virtanen, Turun ammatti-instituutti
Vesa Iltola, Jyväskylän ammattiopisto, (Päätuomari)