¶ When I first discovered Jennifer Daniel's work I was struck by the concise wit and fantastic diversity of her portfolio which ranges from icons to illustration and information graphics. Then when our letterpress printing shop was recently called upon by Jennifer to print her new business cards my delight could hardly be contained to find out that Ms Daniel had diversified her business even further to now offering professional unicorn grooming services.
¶ We didn't get around to doing a Christmas card ourselves this year what with all those people stopping by spreading their good cheer. So instead we decided to borrow one of our customer's creations. The handiwork is by Parliament of Owls a brand new design collective made up of three ladies who seem to have plenty of mirth, gaiety and creativity to go around.
¶ We were proud to help designer Nathan Freeman with his identity project for International Justice Mission (IJM) a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. The piece illustrates how letterpress print is not just for lighthearted work but is also very effective for bringing a feel of sophistication, importance and professionalism to institutional or business communications.
The stationery project used three color letterpress printing in Black 6, Warm Gray 3 and Blind impression. The paper stock is Lettra Pearl White.
SAY SO LONG TO ANNUS HORRIBILIS WITH YOUR 2010 DESIGN.
¶ It was clear this time last year that 2009 was going to be quite scary and ugly which is why we produced the calendar pictured here. It was our way of bidding good riddance to the horrible year before it even began (and when it finally ends as can be seen after the break). Now Cranky Pressman is pleased to announce the introduction our Stocky Weight Calendars for you to mark in your own way, for yourself or your clients, what will hopefully turn out to be a much better year in 2010. The heavy backing board on these old-style calendars is letterpress printed with your original artwork. Branded calendars offer great advertising and design opportunities. People still need to stick things on their wall which can't be done with the computer-powered kind.
