New year predictions: Jordan Dudas, AJS Labels

AJS Labels account manager and this year's PrintWeek Trainee of the Year Jordan Dudas shares his thoughts on the year ahead and print’s need to constantly evolve.

What’s at the top of your Christmas wish list this year?

Nothing major, socks and a few clothes.

What trend (business or technology) do you think 2014 will be remembered for?

The ongoing move into digital and inkjet technologies.

What do you think will represent the single biggest opportunity for printers in 2015 and why?

The biggest opportunity could be the move towards digital printing linking with augmented reality within labels because of how much the younger generation is influenced by technology.

What do you think will represent the single biggest threat for printers in 2015 and why?

The biggest threat could be digital technologies; with a move to more online advertising through social media, although I don’t see it being a major threat in the near future.

What’s the one thing that the industry should do more of, or do better, in 2015?

We should move away from the traditional practices, and adopt new technology and innovate to keep evolving.

What was your biggest disappointment in 2014?

The English national football team.

What was your highlight of 2014?

Being nominated for and winning PrintWeek’s Trainee of the Year!

What are your hopes for 2015?

To finish my Print Administration NVQ in May and move onto a Print Management NVQ.

What was the most important thing that you learnt in 2014?

Everything I learnt about the print industry.

What if anything will you do differently in 2015?

To be more confident in my ability and always strive to work harder.

What’s your favourite Christmas cracker joke?

Q: What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar?
A: He got 25 days

Are you making any new year's resolutions? If so, what?

To try and get back fit to be playing high-level football again.

Who will win the Rugby World Cup in 2015?

I would like to say England; however I can’t see anyone beating New Zealand.