Oct 12, 2009
Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to print up press kit covers for a friend and former coworker, Jennifer Hohner, of D’Lischka, Petite German Pastries. This print run consisted of black ink on Sundance Felt Natural White card stock. Jen supplied the logo and I had a magnesium letterpress die created. The results were simple and sweet, like the cookies themselves. These cookies are actually hand-crafted petite pastries based on a well-kept German family recipe, passed on to her by her Grandma Lischka. Though petite, they sure are mighty D’Lischka!
Photo credits: t-l Hartono Tai, Long Beach Magazine // b-r Jennifer Hohner.
Oct 4, 2009
Earlier this year, I had designed and letterpress printed a set of business cards and gift certificates for Ed and Karen, of San Diego wedding photography studio Atrero Photography, an International Award Winning Wedding Duo.
The front of Ed and Karen’s print collateral required two hits of color and a blind deboss. Their business cards passed through the press a total of 5 times (once for each color/impression, front and back), and they were also printed on 220lb. flourescent white Crane Lettra 100% cotton stock… the thick stuff. Though the Atrero brand features invisible bamboo trees, it feels good to know that no actual trees were harmed in the creation of these business cards and gift certificates.
Speaking of invisible, Ed and Karen pride themselves on taking a ninja like approach to wedding photography: working in the shadows unobtrusively to capture that killer shot. Next time you find yourself wondering if ninjas carried business cards, wonder no more. They do, and they are 100% cotton!
Jul 16, 2009
I was recently asked to design for the public good – a logo for Books of Hope, of New Hope Seattle (a registered non-profit Christian organization). Building around the organization’s established illustration of open prayer hands, I developed a logo inspired by their mission: Building Libraries and HOPE for Kids of the Future.
About BOH: Books of Hope was inspired by New Hope Seattle members, who recently returned from a trip from the Philippines. They visited various schools in squatter villages, where they witnessed Third World poverty firsthand. As the team worked with local educators, parents and students, they developed a huge heart to continue to serve overseas and perpetuate hope and new possibilities for future generations. Through literacy, education and reading materials, they believe these children will gain access to knowledge and build confidence to continue on to higher education. To make a 100% tax deductable donation, contact BOOKS OF HOPE – SEATTLE, 6549 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle, WA 9810 or call 206/579-9145 www.newhopeseattle.org
