What is Design for Print? imposition

imposition is used in mass produced print, it is the arrangement of a publication's printing in the sequence and position that they will appear when printed. It provides a visual guide where you can easily see what page goes where before being cut, folded and put together in the correct order.

This plan shows a 16 page print which will be printed double sided and folded to create a 16 page section. The imposition allows a designer to see what stocks and colours are used where and how they can be used to maximum effect.
This plan would be used on things such as magazines, publications and booklets.