As the official representatives of LEONHARD KURZ in South and East Africa, we’re excited to share the story behind the Wall Calendar 2025 — a remarkable example of how premium finishing techniques can turn a calendar into an inspiring piece of art.
This year, KURZ looked to the vibrant and diverse country of Brazil for creative inspiration. From the lush Amazon rainforest to iconic cityscapes like Rio de Janeiro’s Sugarloaf Mountain and São Paulo’s architectural landmarks, each motif embodies the energy and cultural richness of this South American gem. (kurz-world.com)
Crafting depth, colour and dimension
The 2025 calendar isn’t just visually striking – it’s a showcase of sophisticated finishing processes that elevate print to a tactile experience:
- Cold transfer base
The foundation of the design is created with LIGHT LINE® Laser cold transfer, combined with inline 4-colour offset printing for dynamic colour depth.
- Layered finishes & embossing
Elements like parrots, toucans and foliage come alive through flat and relief treatments using LUMAFIN® finishes, with a 2-in-1 embossing technique that delivers a three-dimensional feel.
- Rich detail
The jaguar motif – central to the Brazil theme – is brought into stunning relief, while additional embossing and foil highlights accentuate the layered complexity of the artwork.
These refined processes give the Wall Calendar 2025 both visual and tactile richness – reminding designers, printers and brand teams why finishing techniques matter in premium print applications.
What this means for print & packaging professionals
The 2025 edition demonstrates KURZ’s capability to combine design with cutting-edge finishing: from embossing and cold transfer to multi-layer effects that invite touch and admiration. It’s a practical benchmark of what high-end print finishing can achieve.
Whether you’re working on labels, packaging, point-of-sale, promotional print or corporate gifts, these techniques are transferable – helping your projects stand out in a crowded visual landscape.
You can view the 2026 Leonhard Kurz calendar here – this one uses Austria for inspiration.
Want to achieve this kind of finish locally?
As the official LEONHARD KURZ representative in South Africa, Synchron can help you choose the right foil range and process – whether you’re working on labels, packaging, POS, or promotional print. If you want your next project to shine (literally), chat to us about LUXOR®, LIGHTLINE®, and LUMAFIN options for your application. You can contact us on cs@synchron.co.za.
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