A New Chapter: Timothy Mitchell Joins Print Island - The Future of Print Industry Storytelling
The print and signage industry is about to get a fresh new voice, and it’s coming from a place you might not expect, an island. Not just any island, but Print Island, a revolutionary new platform that’s set to transform how we share ideas, showcase innovation, and connect within our industry.
What Is Print Island?
Print Island isn’t just another industry publication or trade show. It’s something entirely different, a hybrid platform that exists both as a global YouTube show and live event experience. Think of it as a unique blend of Top Gear’s energy, College GameDay’s excitement, and Anthony Bourdain’s authentic storytelling, all focused on the visual communications and print industry.
Created by industry veterans with decades of hands-on experience, Print Island is designed to be a genuine platform where real people share real stories about real innovation. There’s no fluff, no gatekeeping, just authentic conversations about what’s working, what’s new, and what’s next in our industry.
A Platform Built by the Industry, for the Industry
What makes Print Island special is its grassroots approach. This isn’t corporate content created in a boardroom; it’s a platform built by people who understand the daily challenges and triumphs of working in print, signage, and visual communications.
Whether you’re:
- A sign creator with a beautiful shop doing incredible work
- A digital print pioneer pushing technological boundaries
- An innovator with a new product or refined process
- Someone with fresh ideas about partnerships or business methods
Print Island wants to hear from you and help you tell your story to a global audience.
Timothy Mitchell's New Journey
The industry recently said goodbye to Timothy Mitchell in his role at Mimaki USA, where he served as a dedicated advocate for Japanese precision engineering and innovative print solutions. His final official appearance at the International Sign Association show in April was, by all accounts, a memorable send-off filled with energy, connections, and gratitude.
During his time with Mimaki, Timothy created 50-60 videos, traveled extensively to demo centers and dealer locations across North America, and consistently championed the company’s diverse product lines, from direct-to-garment and UV roll-to-roll systems to dye sublimation and specialty transfer products. But as Timothy puts it, “with every door that closes, another door opens.” That new door leads directly to Print Island.
But as Timothy puts it, “with every door that closes, another door opens.” That new door leads directly to Print Island.
The Magic of Print Island
As one of North America’s regular hosts and contributors, Timothy will help shape the future of print media storytelling from Print Island’s “virtual veranda.” The platform, produced by Richard Askam of Digital Ink Media, promises to feature fresh voices, honest reviews, and genuine industry conversations from around the world.
The concept is beautifully simple: people in the industry helping other people in the industry get their ideas across. It’s about creating connections, sparking partnerships, and celebrating the innovation that drives our sector forward.
Coming This Summer
Print Island launches this summer, and the team is actively looking for contributors and participants. If you have something exciting happening in the visual communications space, whether it’s a groundbreaking installation, an innovative product, a refined process, or simply a great story about what you do, they want to hear from you.
The platform represents a return to authentic industry storytelling, where the focus is on real experiences, genuine innovation, and the people who make our industry thrive.
Join the Conversation
As Timothy Mitchell embarks on this new chapter, he extends an invitation to everyone in the print and signage community. Print Island isn’t just waiting for participants, they’ve been waiting for you specifically.
Whether you’re interested in sharing your story, learning about new innovations, or simply connecting with fellow industry professionals, Print Island promises to be a welcoming space where authentic voices can be heard.
The island is calling, and summer can’t come soon enough. Welcome to the future of print industry storytelling. Welcome to Print Island. 🌴☀️
