Throughout my time at University, and my Graphic Design practice, I have found myself becoming more and more interested in methods of printing, and, in particular, traditional methods such as letterpress, screenprinting, etching, lino block printing, etc. Throughout 2012 and my continued practice/design development I would like to personally push this interests through continual practice, and potential industrial experienced. Below, I have featured two companies which I would be interested in looking at further, and potentially contacting for studio visits, etc.
Blush Letterpress
Blush is a letterpress printing specialist based in Flintshire, North Wales. The company's passion for traditional printing methods combined with contemporary design makes for a "match made in heaven" with beautifully crafted designs ranging from letterheads to business cards, stickers to stationary. Amazing and innovative designs- I would love to find out more about their design processes to perhaps influence my own
design practice.
Snap
'Snap Studio Ltd.' in Bristol is a studio space for eight young designers, one of my favourites being Illustrator, Clare Owen, alongside an open gallery space for people to purchase the designs that are produced on site. With an ambition to work freelance, for me, this sounds like the perfect set up for retail opportunity, as well as being able to network and work alongside other designers in supporting and inspiring one another. Throughout the new year I am actively looking for design and industry placements, Bristol being one of my key search areas, and would love to get the opportunity to visit the gallery at some point throughout the summer.
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