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