Founded by Lou Prestia in 2001, Prestia Consulting offers independent color management consulting, system integration, and training for digital and conventional print facilities in the commercial, packaging, display graphics, digital textile, photographic, and museum markets. As a manufacturer's representative, we provide conflict-free advice and distribute specialized color management hardware & software with unbiased recommendations focused solely on your needs.
Lou Prestia authored the original Color Management Professional Certification used by Idealliance and Printing United Alliance for over fifteen years, and worked on high-end projects including the Richard Diebenkorn Catalogue Raisonné (2016). After gaining invaluable industry experience at EFI, X-Rite, and Pantone – we're back providing independent consulting as of October 2025!
Our G7+ Certified Expert services include complete training and documentation. We're manufacturer certified on all systems we integrate. Lou Prestia's career includes Color Technology Evangelist at Adobe Systems, Workflow Architect at Nimblefish, and positions at Pantone, EFI, X-Rite, and National Geographic Society. He holds a BS in Printing Management and Science from Rochester Institute of Technology.
Precision ICC profiling and calibration for digital and analog printing systems using industry-standard spectrophotometers
Advanced color measurement and D50 lighting assessment tools for accurate print evaluation
Streamlined print workflow automation and process optimization for increased efficiency