debosses
Presses patterns inward
Debosses is a verb meaning to press a design into a surface so it sits below the surrounding area—the opposite of embossing, which raises the design.
The technique appears in leatherwork, bookbinding, and packaging: The machine debosses the logo into each cover.
A debossed surface has an indented, tactile quality.
Inward cut or setback
- recessPause in activity
- depressionProlonged low state
- imprintMark from applied pressure
- impressionEffect on the mind
sunken · lowered · inset · concave · incised · grooved · relief · intaglio
Forceful foot motion
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- toolingIndustrial machinery preparation
- die-cuttingShearing with shaped blades
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
engraving · etching · imprinting · coining · impressing · molding · casting · punching
Tanned animal skin
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- cardstockRigid paper material
- metalHard conductive solid
- foilDefeat a plan
vinyl · plastic · fabric · cardboard · suede · vellum · aluminum · copper
Company identifying symbol
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
- letterheadBranded formal stationery
- packagingProtective product enclosure
bookbinding · covers · labels · invitations · certificates · signage · nameplates · seals
indentation
Inward cut or setback
- recessPause in activity
- depressionProlonged low state
- imprintMark from applied pressure
impression · sunken · lowered · inset · concave · incised · grooved · relief · intaglio · mark
stamping
Forceful foot motion
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- toolingIndustrial machinery preparation
- die-cuttingShearing with shaped blades
letterpress · engraving · etching · imprinting · coining · impressing · molding · casting · punching · striking
leather
Tanned animal skin
foil · vinyl · plastic · fabric · cardboard · suede · vellum · aluminum · copper · stationery
logo
Company identifying symbol
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
- letterheadBranded formal stationery
packaging · bookbinding · covers · labels · invitations · certificates · signage · nameplates · seals
tactile
Of the touching sense
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
matte · dimensional · palpable · textured · contoured