Recently, i had the opportunity to visit my alma mater (The College of Saint Rose) and talk to the junior graphic design print and production class about the art of letterpress. I was so honored to be asked to speak and show my portfolio. It was even more fun to be back in the studios and see the old G4′s upgraded to sweet iMacs and a huge orange wall! (Obviously, i am a fan of that one).

The fun part about the talk was the history of the art and how letterpress has become such a “must have” with stationery designers, especially in the wedding industry. Technology has lifted the print process to soar and it really is truly amazing at what can be done with paper and lettepress. Interestingly, letterpress printing wasn’t a huge part of the curriculum when i attended St. Rose, but i think it should be. It is a beautiful way to show off design, texture, paper and color.

I hope the class enjoyed having me as much as i enjoyed speaking.

Me with adjunct professor Christy Ann Coppola from Coppola Design who invited me to speak.