p98a is an experimental letterpress workshop in Berlin dedicated to letters, printing, and paper. They are a group of multi-disciplined designers, exploring how letterpress can be redefined in the 21st century through research, printing, collecting, publishing, and making things. The team work with hot-metal and wood-type, several proof presses, a…
Ashley Hutchinson, the printmaker and designer behind Ash Leaf Printmaking, creates limited edition lino reduction prints as well as specialising in hand embossed paper. He studied illustration at Brighton University, where he focused on printmaking. Ashely continued with this specialism and now produces limited edition lino and wood cut prints…
This month we’re stoked to present a selection of letterpress projects by some of the talented members of our community. From collaborative typographic workshops, to greetings cards and artist books, our members have used letterpress printing to bring a range of unique ideas to life! Tom Boulton: Your Voice 2…
Basingstoke-based printers, The Liquorice Press, recently had the pleasure of creating packaging to showcase Gmund Hemp, the latest addition to G . F Smith’s Collection. The Liquorice design team worked closely with their printers to produce the best results for the stock. The 100% Hemp product is a strong, durable…
Oh for Print’s Sake is the printmaking moniker of Rhianne Connelly, a designer based in Dundee, Scotland. Rhianne crafts bold and quirky Scottish prints, ranging from letterpress prints to screen printed tote bags. Everything is designed to be playful, colourful, and with a fresh twist on Scottish uniqueness. “I’ve always…
Having graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2019, Julia Syrzistie has since worked as a freelance designer in the fields of book and publication design. Thus far she has collaborated with charities such as Mafwa Theatre in Leeds, and Survivor’s Arts Community in Glasgow, designing and illustrating publications as…
Davina Schluttenhofer is a graphic designer, illustrator, and letterpress printer based in Kent. The Hofer studio was established in the Autumn of 2018. Founded by Davina, Hofer translates from German as ‘farm house’, and Schlutte ‘the valley’ – handy given that Davina and her family are nestled at the edge of…
Cabaret Typographie is a collective founded by three Italian graphic designers and printers; Laura Dal Maso, Mauro De Toffol, and Tommaso Pucci. The trio are based between Milan and Paris, and have a permanent residence at Bonvini 1909, a vintage stationery shop. They started printing together twelve years ago, but…
Weird Studio is an independent studio based in Florence, Italy, specialising in Graphic and Web Design. The studio was founded by Edoardo Cantarella and Giulia Tordi, who together provide consultancy and design direction. Commitment to craft is at their core: combining creativity and strategy, they shape strong identities. Working in a…
Bad Printing is a self-initiated project started by French printmaker Clément Cases during the Covid pandemic in 2021. Having just moved to London, Clément became a member of the London Centre for Book Arts. Here, he discovered the wonderful LCBA proofing press set which gave him the desire to develop…
Catherine Lowery, a designer and printmaker, is the creator behind Tiger and Fox, a letterpress studio based in Lincolnshire, UK. Inspired by her two young “wild and fun” daughters (who the studio is named after), Catherine creates a range of paper goods focused on simple colour illustrations and the idea…
Based in Shropshire, UK, Rach Lloyd Press explores printmaking techniques including letterpress, linocut, and rubber stamping. Innovatively combining image and text, her work focuses on the importance of play and the value of silliness and creativity. Below, she tells us about how her work is becoming increasingly silly, her ultimate…
We’re proud to present a selection of letterpress prints from the talented members of our Official People of Print community. This method of relief printing has been used by our members for a wide variety of projects, from wedding invitations, to innovative and resourceful collages, with incredible results. Check out…
Prelo Prints’ latest release is a middle-English version of the popular Aesop Fables. The edition is based on the translation from French to English made by William Caxton (ca. 1422 – ca. 1491), considered to be England’s first printer. The text is adapted from the book printed at Westminster in…
Type A is a small, woman-owned, full service, boutique design and letterpress studio based in Maryland, USA, specialising in bespoke, luxury wedding and event stationery. The studio was founded by Ashleigh Robinson, a professional graphic designer and artist, and graduate of The Corcoran College of Art + Design. Type A’s…
For 2022, Swiss poster designer and letterpress printer Dafi Kühne‘s Typographic Printing Program is going international. While Dafi has been running the program—first in one, and later in two sessions per summer—since 2016 in Switzerland, it was about time for a change. Over the last five years around 80 participants…
This month, we’re delighted to present a selection of monochrome prints created by the talented members of our Official POP community. Through utilising just one colour, our members have conveyed powerful messages combined with a plethora of printmaking techniques. Studio Turbo: How to Build a Robot “I love drawing on…
Rach Lloyd uses linocut, letterpress, and rubber stamps to create fun and light-hearted prints and handmade books. Her work is inspired by her interest in poetry, comedy, and Dadaism, all of which are connected by being non-conforming, playful, and abstract. Rach notes some main inspirations to include comedians Spencer Jones…
Pressink is a letterpress and creative workspace based in the cultural center Nová Cvernovka in Bratislava, Slovakia. The studio was established in 2016 by graphic designer Kristína Uhráková, and is the first functional space dedicated to letterpress in Slovakia. The studio works with a limited collection of metal and wood…
Andrew Witt, who creates under the name Rue Draws (based upon a childhood nickname), is a practising illustrator and artist who over the past 18 months has taught himself to letterpress print. During lockdown, Andrew designed and made a letterpress system from scratch, including the lettering blocks, a chase system,…