PARALLAX PRINTING
In the printed world, nothing competes with lenticular. It spellbinds audiences and turns simple 2D prints into surfaces of motion and dimension. Parallax Printing is the premier provider of large format lenticular print solutions, producing some of the highest quality custom lenticular prints available for both fine art and commercial projects. From lenticular posters to trade shows, museums and everything else - let Parallax Printing help make your lenticular ambitions a reality!
DESIGN FOR CHANGE + 3D
Mastering the Medium
Lenticular can create compelling illusions, however not every design makes an effective lenticular image. Understanding the strengths and the constraints of the medium is crucial to producing quality results. The most successful lenticular projects begin with intentional design choices that leverage the unique capabilities of the process.
When designing for lenticular we consider viewing angles, optimal frame counts, image selection and the relationship between lens pitch and intended viewing distance. Over years Parallax Printing has worked closely with artists and organizations to thoughtfully produce prints that showcase the mediums potential, through collaborative efforts that marry the designer’s intent with the technical possibilities.
MOTION LENTICULAR: Sequential Storytelling
Effects that involve change are known as motion effects. This can be a simple two-flip, like a before-and-after sequence revealing product transformations, or complex animations utilizing up to 30 frames for fluid motion. Consider the narrative power: a fashion campaign that literally changes outfits before viewers' eyes, a conservation message showing forest regeneration, or a historical timeline showing a city's evolution over decades.
Motion lenticulars excel at condensing time, revealing hidden information, and creating memorable “aha” moments. Their shifting imagery naturally invites multiple glances, encouraging viewers to spend longer with the piece and discover each change. This built-in curiosity factor makes lenticular a powerful option when the goal is to spark attention and enhance recall. See our tutorials on how to setup effectively for Flip and Animated lenticulars.
3D: Dimension W/o Boundaries
Three-dimensional lenticular printing creates genuine spatial experiences on flat surfaces. 2D art is converted into a dynamic parallax 3D lenticular that doesn’t merely suggest depth but generates true volumetric presence - objects appear to float in front of or recede behind the print surface by several inches or even feet in large-format applications. Best of all it requires no special lighting or glasses! See our tutorial on photographing for 3D lenticular printing.
EXHIBITION QUALITY LENTICULAR
Museum-Grade Standards, Commercial Accessibility
Our lenticular prints have be found on the walls of the San Francisco MOMA as well as the subway corridors of New York with the same dedication to quality and concern for the viewer’s experience. Our workflow ensures consistency and is the result of uncompromising material selection and process control that elevates every project regardless of scale or budget.
We offer:
Large selection of optical materials: Sourced from around the world our lenticular sheets offer superior clarity, consistency, and the best optical properties for the range of lenticular effects.
Pigment-based UV-stable inks: Archival quality meeting or exceeding Wilhelm Imaging Research standards for museum displays
Precision die-cutting and finishing: Clean edges that don't compromise the lens array integrity
The IN-HOUSE Production Difference
We produce all of our large format lenticular work in our Metro Detroit production space, where lenticular is our only focus. While many companies offering lenticular printing outsource to facilities in other states or countries, we handle every aspect in-house. Quality lenticular printing demands obsessive attention across dozens of variables and a local team where the client is not separated from the process. Our singular focus and accumulated technical knowledge allow us to work closely with clients on complex projects and respond quickly when timing is critical.
Our operators understand that even small misalignments that are acceptable in conventional printing often lead to unusable results when it comes to lenticular. This personal attention to detail shapes every step of our process, from file preparation through final inspection. We've learned that successful lenticular requires not just specialized equipment but a deep understanding of how lens pitch, viewing distance, and interlacing algorithms interact to create the desired effect, whether that's smooth animation, dramatic depth, or crisp image flips.
Large Format Leadership
GO BIG Without Compromise
While lenticular novelties flood the market, Parallax Printing operates in a different level. Our large format capabilities, from poster-size to architectural scale, maintain the precision typically reserved for small-format specialty printing. This isn't simply about bigger machines. Large format lenticular introduces compounding challenges:
Sourcing quality materials
Surface safe material handling
Registration checks across multi-meter spans
Secure packaging and transportation without damage
We've solved these challenges through our global relationships, specialized workflows, and years of accumulated expertise.
Applications That Transform Spaces
Retail Environments
Transform point-of-purchase from ignored to irresistible. Lenticular displays demonstrate higher engagement rates and better recall compared to traditional POP materials.
Museums & Galleries
Create educational experiences that reveal archaeological layers, show artistic process, or bring historical moments to life without screens or power requirements.
Trade Shows & Events
In environments saturated with digital displays, lenticular's screen-free dimensionality offers refreshing tactility that draws crowds and starts conversations.
Architectural Integration
Permanent installations that shift with viewer movement, creating dynamic facades, wayfinding systems, and interior features that respond to human presence.
Fine Art Applications
Artists worldwide choose Parallax for lenticular printing that supports their creative vision with uncompromising quality, from intimate studio works to large-scale architectural pieces.
Partner With Parallax
Your Vision, Our Expertise
Every lenticular project begins with possibility and requires partnership. Whether you arrive with finished files or merely working concepts, our collaborative process ensures exceptional outcomes.
Consultation: Understanding your objectives, audience, and installation environment
Design Development: Optimizing artwork for lenticular reproduction
Proven expertise: Thousands of successful projects across industries
Production: Precision manufacturing with continuous quality control
Delivery: Secure packaging and global shipping capabilities
Global reach: Serving clients from New York to Tokyo
Begin Your Lenticular Journey
In a world oversaturated with screens and static imagery, lenticular offers something genuinely different - tangible magic that stops people, engages them, and leaves lasting impressions. From boutique galleries to massive commercial campaigns, Parallax Printing delivers the technical excellence and creative collaboration that transforms ambitious visions into extraordinary realities.
