Abstract: A panel assembly incorporating a barrier layer to resist adhesion and a method for making the same are described. The panel assembly includes at least a front panel and a back panel arranged in a superimposed relationship. The barrier layer is disposed between selected areas of the front panel and the back panel to form a pocket, flap, or window to reduce bending, curling or warping of the panel assembly. The barrier layer can be applied by a high speed printing technique such as lithographic printing.

Abstract: A self-standing display device (10) formed from front (18) and rear (20) panels, and methods for making and using the same, are disclosed. The rear panel (20) includes an easel portion (12) which is foldable to provide standing support for the display device (10). The front (18) and rear (20) panels are interconnected by an adhesive coating (48) which can extend across the interface between the front (18) and rear (20) panels. Adhesion between the front panel (18) and the easel portion (12) is substantially prevented by barrier layer (46) which can be applied by lithographic printing.