Okay, what designer doesn't love a letterpress piece? What non-designer doesn't love a letterpress piece? It certainly has a look and feel that pulls you in. I have always joked that if you create a piece and letterpress it, you'll win an award. I know that is not always true, but letterpress is coming back. Even in Utah where you wouldn't think of finding letterpress shops, they are all over.
I have know about Athenaeumn Press who is owned by Peder Singleton, but more shops just keep popping up, at least on my radar. Some of the others that I have come across are Mr Letters Press which is where the above image came from. There is also Bjorn Press.
All of these shops have created stunning pieces. If you know of more in the valley, please let me know.

Labels: Athenaeum Press, Bjorn Press, Letterpress, Mr Letters Press

For some reason, as a designer, we are drawn to the letterpress. You always see letterpress pieces that have won awards and they are always in CA and other design annuals. Why is that? Is it because we are always in front of a computer designing so it's nice to look at something else? What ever the reason is, letterpress pieces are amazing. I am one who loves the look and feel of letterpress. From simple stationery pieces to more elaborate works of art, you can't go wrong. I have always joked that to get a design award you need design a piece and have it letterpress.

There is a local letterpress shop, Athenaeumn Press and I receive there newsletter. I love getting it to see the new work they have done. It is owned by Peder Singleton, who is an amazing designer but he can also work his magic on the letterpress. I've had the opportunity to meet him through my education at Weber State University, although he doesn't know me from a hole in the ground. He was very helpful as he came into our class and shared some of his inspiration and knowledge with us. He has been working on series, the Urban Typography Project, for some time now and continues to create works of art. He sells his pieces as well, and I hope to be able to afford to buy one some day.

So go take a look and be inspired by the great letterpress work.

Labels: Athenaeum Press, designer, Letterpress, Peder Singleton