Having recently experienced a revival thanks to its tactility, high quality results, and support for craftsmanship, this month we’ve chosen to present a variety of letterpress projects from our Official POP community. From wine labels to notebooks, our members have used this traditional relief printing method to bring their unique…
Poster Cult is one of the latest releases from Zurich-based publishers Lars Müller. The 163-page hardcover publication offers a detailed insight into the internationally renowned poster printing technique of one of Switzerland’s foremost poster designers, Dafi Kühne. Dafi’s bold, diverse work embraces both traditional production methods and modern layouts. From…
Theo Wang is the face behind Bristol-based Print & Ephemera, a letterpress studio offering typographic design, signwriting, restoration, and assorted trades. Predominantly, Theo designs and makes his own range of limited edition prints, notebooks, greetings cards, stationery, and keepsakes, with the odd letterpress commission or graphic design job also taken…
Switzerland is a great place for those who love nature, trekking in the mountains, and chocolate. But if you ask a designer what is the country known for, they will of course mention its rich graphic design heritage! Swiss graphic designer Anastasia Temirkhan has been following the work of fellow…
Alan Qualtrough is the face behind Kiss & Bite Letterpress, a Plymouth-based print studio and workshop. Alan’s career in printmaking emerged later in life, after his retirement. He became interested in printmaking when he served an apprenticeship in a letterpress shop in the 1960s, but his involvement was more commercial…
The River Thames in London holds a trove of historical artefacts, from prehistoric tools to medieval jewellery. Among these discoveries, the retrieval of the lost Doves typeface stands out as a remarkable tale. Over a century ago, printer T.J. Cobden-Sanderson took drastic action, hurling every piece of the meticulously crafted…
Francis Chouquet, better known as Fran6 on social media, is a visual artist specialising in lettering and printmaking. His creative path so far has led him through the fields of web and graphic design, however he quickly came to specialise in typography. In 2015, Francis quit his graphic design job…
The Humber Printmaker is Lucy; a printmaker, artist, and teacher of Art & Design with a passion for preserving traditional printmaking processes. Based in Lincolnshire, she started her small business back in 2020 with a focus on creating letterpress prints inspired by the area she calls home, combining local landmarks…
Antalis has recently relaunched Keaykolour after acquiring the paper brand from its previous supplier, Arjowiggins. Following the acquisition, Antalis collaborated closely with former manufacturing experts to develop an updated range of papers of superior quality, maintaining the brand’s renowned standards. Featuring 45 distinct shades, Keaykolour boasts one of the most…
Letterpress printing stands as a testament to the enduring allure of craftsmanship in the digital age. This traditional form of printing, characterised by its distinctive tactile and visual quality, involves pressing inked type or images into paper, creating a debossed effect that is highly valued in high-quality, artisanal print work.…
Dry Inc. is a letterpress-centred enterprise from Richard Kegler. Operating as both a letterpress printing studio and letterpress tool supply company, Richard focuses on post-digital printing, typography, and new printing tool development. He formed P22 Type Foundry back in 1994 and was a co-founder of the WNY Book Arts Center…
Founded by Katerina Papaphilotheou, a specialist in graphic design and letterpress printing, Letterpressed is a studio located in the heart of the old town in Limassol, Cyprus. Katerina studied Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins where she mainly concentrated on editorial design. She was introduced to letterpress printing during the…
Ornamental Patterns is a limited edition publication by designer and printmaker Julia Syrzistie. The piece has been printed in two editions; the first edition of 9 in navy, and the second in an edition of 28 in blue. The first edition was printed in Helsinki, Finland at S/O Helsinki during…
Gradspotters is a brand new platform dedicated to supporting the work of recent graduates in the fields of print and design. Applications are currently open to graduates all over the world who are ready to make their mark and establish their presence in the industry. This is more than a…
Papillon Press specialise in relief printing, and have a deep love for stationery. In October of 2022, the father and daughter team, Madeleine and Vernon, opened their first brick and mortar shop through which they sell stationery, art, and gifts. The shop came to be known as a stationery store,…
Topografie di Resistenza is a collaborative artistic reflection between different artists and a printmaking collective. The project was an activity spread over a Spring month and involved various events, exhibitions, and print sessions. Topografie di Resistenza is the result of a collaboration between Tipi Strani, a project to rediscover an…
Coxswain Press is a small letterpress printing and book arts studio located in Tacoma, WA. With a focus on limited edition art prints, greeting cards, hand printed textiles, and artist books, each item is thoughtfully crafted by hand. The studio’s founder, Taylor Cox, puts a focus on not only expertly…
An exhibition hosted by Hilton House launches the new Dotto collection of art, prints, and products centred around the theme of Agency. The collection includes a series of original art works which are a combination of laser cut, wood, acrylic, and spray paint, produced in the AGENCY colour palette of cool pink, neon…
Why run a letterpress workshop in the 21st century? Hacking Gutenberg p98a are no nostalgia addicts, nor are they Luddites. They believe in the coexistence of all media, be they digital or analogue. “With digital, we miss touching the material. Grasping means understanding, and that is exactly what you do…
Typographic Printing Program in Switzerland is an intense type-focused poster design class in the studio of the Swiss poster designer Dafi Kühne. Over the course of 12 days, participants have the opportunity to work on a total of 250–400 analogue sketches (per participant), and through this iterative process develop a…