Presentation by E.J. Herczyk, Associate Professor, Surface Imaging SDE Drawing Coordinator, School of Design & Engineering Philadelphia University

1. The Emer g i n g Fi e l d o f Su r fac e Imag i n g
Surface Imaging provides imagery and design solutions for various physical
forms using a variety of digital printing technologies, including direct surface
imaging on porous and non-porous substrates as well as fabrication printing
using material deposition and subtraction printing technologies
• Surface Imaging is a trans-disciplinary field that moves beyond
the boundaries of existing traditional fields of disciplines

2. Advancing technology, mass customization, and changes in manufacturing and
materials have increased opportunities for imaging on non-traditional surfaces.
Digital Non-Impact Printing Technology (Direct Printing)
Ultra-Violet Light, Latex, Dye Sublimation, Aqueous dye/pigment
• Porous Substrates (paper, fabric, wood and other organic materials)
• Non-porous Substrates (glass, metal, plastics, composites)
Digital Fabrication Printing Technology (Material Deposition & Subtraction Printing)
Material Deposition (Relief Surface / 3D Modeling)
Subtraction Printing (Laser, CNC)
• Porous Substrates (paper, fabric, wood and other organic materials)
• Non-porous Substrates (glass, metal, plastics, composites)

3. Pictographics,
Las
Vegas

4. Pictographics,
Las
Vegas

5. Raised
surface
using
ultra-­‐violet
light
(UV)
prin<ng
technology

6. Portland
Color
Studio
(Designtex),
Portland,
ME

7. S u r f a c e I m a g i n g E n d U s e
This advanced digital print technology is found in fields such as:
Signage Industry
Environmental Graphics
Textile/Apparel Products
Home Industry
Packaging
Fine Art

8. Surface Imaging Design
Current shifts in art and design as well as changes in consumer tastes have initiated a
new era of imaging.
Contained and Continuous Imaging
Raster and Vector Imaging
Photo Imaging
Analog Mark-making (Drawing/Painting/Print)
Crafted Control (control both design and mechanics)

19. Master of Sci e n c e in Surface Imaging
Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce
Philadelphia University
Starts:
Summer
2015
Curriculum Development Team
Hitoshi Ujiie and EJ Herczyk

20. MSSI Competi t ive Adva n t a g e
• The MS in Surface Imaging offers students the opportunity to develop imagery for various
physical forms using a variety of printing technologies in a hands-on studio environment.
• Students will explore direct surface imaging on diverse porous and non-porous substrates.
Fabrication printing, including material deposition and subtraction printing technologies will
become an integral part of the program.
• The MS in Surface Imaging offers a trans-disciplinary approach to learning that moves
beyond the boundaries of existing traditional academic fields.
• The curriculum combines design, applied engineering and business components in order to
achieve creative, innovative and economic opportunities in a wide range of professional
fields.
• The program supports Business Incubator concepts to encourage entrepreneurial
approaches to the Surface Imaging field.

21. MSS I C u r r i c u lum
• MS degree program for full-time and part-time students for a total of 30 credits
• Program starts from Fall semester and end at Spring semester including summer long semester
Total credit hours (30 CR)
Designated elective (3 CR)
Surface Imaging
Design I
3CR**
Surface Imaging
Design II
3CR
Printing
Technology for
Surface Imaging
3CR
Surface Imaging Capstone Project
9CR
(Portfolio / Business Plan)
(Summer – 3 CR)
* SI Foundation is recommended to all students except for those who have solid design background. For those who are waived for this course, Program Director will select the course form
Designated elective courses.
** Philadelphia University undergraduate students can take SI Design 1 as an advanced elective course upon approval of Program Director.
*** Selection comes from lists in Designated elective.
**** Capstone project requires creation of Business Plan and this is a prerequisite for those who do not have knowledge and experience of business plan creation. The Program Director will
make the final decision and the course is offered under SBA.
***** This is a studio elective course that can be chosen from any graduate level design studio courses offered in the University.
Internship for
Surface Imaging
3CR
Core courses (27 CR)
MS SI Program starts Study Abroad
Short Trip
3CR (Fall – 9 CR)
(Spring – 9 CR)
Surface Imaging
Design
Foundation
3CR *
(Summer – 9 CR)
Material Science
for
Surface Imaging
3CR
Elective studio
3CR*****
Designated
Elective
3CR***
Designated elective
Transdisciplinary (Nexus Learning)
Project I 3CR
(Sustainability / Product Life Cycle)
Transdisciplinary (Nexus Learning)
Project II - 3CR
Year 1
Entrepreneurship
iMBA-759
3CR****
(Business Plan Preparation)
MS SI Foundation

22. Car eer Pat h s an d O p t i o n s
Surface
Imaging
design,
product
development
and
management
can
be
found
in
such
fields
as:
• Environmental
Graphics
• Architecture
and
Interior
Design
• Apparel
Products
• Home
Industry
• Packaging
• All
facets
of
the
global
imaging
industry
Company
Example:
Designtex

23. MSS I Re s o u r c e s : The Center for Excellence of Surface Imaging
• Establish a hub to integrate education, research and leadership in Surface Imaging
• Facilitate various printing machines for porous and non-porous substrates using multiple coloration
chemistries
• Place for teaching and learning in conjunction with global industry partnership and support
• Innovative state-of-the art facilities
– built upon existing the Center for Excellence of Digital Inkjet Printing for Textiles
• Industry partners and supporters for permanent/loaner printers, coloration chemistries and software:
Seiko Epson(beta testing site for digital textile printing systems), Mimaki Engineering (Japan),
Mutoh Industry (Japan), Roland DGI (US), ErgoSoft (Switzerland), Dupont Inkjet(US), Sawgrass
Technologies(US), Wasatch (US)
Current List of Equipment:
Mutoh ValueJet: 62”wide, Acid Dye for Textile
Mutoh Hybrid UV: 62” wide, Flatbed, UV ink for non-porous substrates
Mimaki UFJ 6042: 24 x 17 Flatbed, UV ink for non-porous substrates
Mimaki JFX 200: 98” x 51” wide, Flatbed UV Ink
Mimaki DS 1600- 62”wide, Reactive Dye for Textile
Mimaki CJV 30 – 100: 40” wide, Eco Solvent Print and Cut
Roland RE 640: 62” wide, Eco Solvent ink for Vinyl
Roland Pro GX – 640 Vinyl Cutter 64” wide
Epson SureColor F2000- Direct to Garment Flatbed Pigment ink
Epson SureColor F6070 – 44” wide, Dye Sub