Working at the press was one of the best experiences I've had so far. Not only did I learn a new print technique, but I gained an understanding of what it is like to start a business from scratch. Seeing the owners, two printmakers with their BFAs, put so much time and energy into doing what they love is not only an inspiration, but an eye-opener.
The two were at the studio all day, every day, combining traditional and modern letterpress practices for custom invitations, business cards, stationary, and posters.
Their work has helped locally revive the practice, and their success continues to grow. They recently acquired two new presses, and have been featured in several newspaper and magazine articles. Their aesthetic is a fun and light-hearted mix of traditional ephemera and modern design-sense and is instantly appealing in terms of the visual and the tactile.—Lauren Hirsch
Learn more about Lauren's work here and Hound Dog Press on their website and flickr.
