Koen Degrande
Koen Degrande
As chair of the Print & Design subcommittee, Koen focuses on generating reliable print-ready PDF documents from office (non-professional) layout applications. The group develops practical guidelines and best practices to help users create PDFs that meet production requirements and minimize common errors. By improving communication between designers, software developers, and print service providers, the subcommittee helps make professional print production more accessible and predictable.
Koen’s experience in the graphics industry began at his father’s company, which employed several typesetters. After studying at the Graphical School Higro in Ghent, he started working for Computil, a service provider and integrator of graphical systems. His job involved working with Apple products and teaching Adobe’s graphical software. Later, Computil became a dealer for Agfa equipment and provided initial support services. Koen then worked for 13 years at Igepa as a service engineer, handling Adobe software, Agfa workflows, Screen workflows, and other systems like Enfocus Switch. At Igepa, he also worked with various finishing and embellishment equipment for digital printing systems. Throughout his career, he has built extensive expertise in implementing and supporting production workflows across a wide range of print environments. Today, Koen works at Lab9Pro, providing services for graphics systems, communication agencies, and in-house printing offices. With his extensive experience and dedication to the field, Koen continues to make significant contributions to the world of graphic arts and digital printing.
