Theo Chocolate Mirepoix box wrap

A while back we worked with Theo Chocolate in their collaboration with FareStart to print the box wrap labels for their mirepoix caramels. Seattle Magazine did a write-up here.

Printing the box wrap was a fun process combining 4-color offset with black letterpress, in some places overprinting. The Eames paper was wonderful to work with as usual. It prints and scores brilliantly. We had a great time working with the Theo gang, and the process was documented and made into a beautiful little film.
See the film here!

ITAL/C

 

The gang over at Italic have been sending us some really great projects recently. We've also printed their business cards, which are a nice example of their work. Simple, bold and smart.

The design lends itself to our production processes wonderfully.  They selected a palette of four paper colors that were distributed randomly during the printing.  Black letterpress on the front of the card is juxtaposed against the duplexed gray sheet on the back, stamped with white foil. The beauty of duplexing colored sheets is that the cards essentially have a full flood of color on each side without the need for ink, and when the cards are trimmed to size they reveal a crisp pop of color on the edge.

So there you have it.  Smart design, three processes and of course, fine printing.

iJet Onboard

The folks at iJet Onboard wanted a business card that would stand out.  With the combination of offset printing, letterpress, and a die cut, they certainly got one.  Notice the subtle gradient in the halo.

Hey envelope

A smart use of letterpress on a pre-converted envelope. With there cool design Hey was mindful with the position of their logo making sure it printed off the seams avoiding the cost of a post converted envelope.

Horseshoe Business Card

Chipboard is no longer relegated to the back sheet of a note pads and being 100% recycled we use it for all sorts of projects like folders, hang tags, packaging and business cards. We really like this 2 color letterpress business card designed by Jenny Wilkson for Horseshoe Boutique that includes a super cool die-cut.

Jeff Brink Business Cards

The architectural lines are letter-pressed to provide a both impression and elevation within the soft cotton stock. Production included offsetting pms 2965 on179# Cranes Crest, the architectural lines were letter-pressed in pms 2965 and followed up with a foil pass in matte silver. The flip side of the card was letterpress in pms 2965 and pms 877 with a final treatment of silver gilding.

Patrick Kehoe, Still and Motion Pictures

Still and motion photographer Patrick Kehoe recently contacted Evolution Press for some fine letterpress business cards and after meeting with Patrick and learning that he was also a storyteller who produces short narrative documentaries, so we ended up filming his cards running on press.

Apart from being a pleasure to work with, Patrick has a true sense for his craft impressing us with his keen eye and editing style-- and hey now he has some sweet cards to boot!.

Check it out

http://vimeo.com/30472107

Robert Bennett Business Card

Robert Bennett’s business card utilized a variety of print methods.  The bold U, which takes center stage on the card, is die cut out, creating not only an iconic logo, but a useful tool; the business card can now be used as a bookmark.

Printed on Eames Natural White Cover, with letterpress printing on one side and offset printing on the other, we think these business cards are sturdy, useful, and most importantly, memorable.

SVC Wayzgoose Invitation

For those of you who do not know, the School of Visual Concepts graciously hosts an Annual Wayzgoose Celebration.  Events in the past have included a Letterpress Equipment Swap, tables of letterpress deliciousness for sale, and –the MAIN EVENT- a Steamrolling Smackdown Print Extravaganza! 

Much to our joy, we just completed the coveted SVC Wayzgoose invitations. Letterpress printed, gold foiled and diecut to a vintage ticket shape all on luscious Reich Savoy 236# Cotton.
Designed by Jenny Wilkson.

Seattle Symphony Split Fountain

Last week we put our split fountain pants on and printed the Seattle Symphony Closing Night Invitation Symphonys Iwona Konarski worked closely with Evolution to assure the design delivered the correct blend and balance of colors. We enjoyed the spontaneous process, and love the result!

James Beard Menu

Subtlety can have a big impact in print. James Beard utilized sophisticated detail to make this special occasion menu stand out.  The palm border was created with a blind deboss which adds varying degrees of dimension and detail, and is combined with letterpress in a cool teal shade to add the feel of tropical elegance.

We chose 118# Savoy Natural White for this piece for its softness and malleability. 100% cotton makes this paper a great medium for the impression of deboss and letterpress.

Nordstrom's PONCHO

Nordstrom Marketing designed this exclusive invitation for Poncho and we think it has the WOW factor a deboss can deliver.

To ensure maximum deboss WOWness for the logo we went with a copper die, which has very hard chiseled edges that allow for a super clean impression. Paper was also key: something too light would tend to buckle, so we used Savoy 236# cover from Reich Paper. 236# Savoy is super heavy and is 100% cotton, this was the first job run on the new 236# Savoy cover and we were really impressed how it absorbed the deboss strike.

Still Liquor

A clean yet bold business card designed by Javas Lehn. The use of visually appealing sans serif type and an iconic black vehicle rendered through letterpress gives this card a clean and textural appeal.

Eskaboard is FSC Certified and sturdy. Letterpress printing on Eskaboard gives this card a vintage feel.

Geometrically Pleasing

TKTJ Design chose wisely when creating this geometrically pleasing farewell to twenty-ten. There is a unique balance that comes from the combination of Foil and Letterpress techniques. Here the impression created   turns negative space into competing shape and form on the page. The paper 118# Savoy by Reich Paper is our choice for pieces that fold, it doesn't crack on the score, which helps achieve a clean look.  Savoy was  

 also key in getting the desired dimensional look. 100# cotton means paper with soft flexibility, and looking at these photos you can see - and almost feel - the texture. Utilizing color, technique, and materials makes this piece really stand out.

Luxurious

TKTJ Design combined two print methods to achieve this luxurious card on 110# Crane’s Lettra cover. First we letterpress printed the tree line art in cool grey 11 and then added the subtle coverage of pearl foil. The ability to combine two print methods under one roof gave TKTJ Design the creative freedom to obtain both the unique coverage of foil stamping and the deep impression of letterpress, all under a tight holiday deadline.

Elegant Party Accents

Nothing enhances a celebration quite like a collection of letterpress printed Drink Coasters.  This featured collection was designed and printed in-house, with the festive holiday spirit in mind.  We chose 220# Crane’s Crest 100# Cotton paper for its stability and thickness.  At double the weight of their standard 110# sheet, the letterpress impression is especially emphasized with depth and texture.  In addition to its soft look and touch, Crane’s Crest 220# has stability, which is especially important for a Coaster project.

The darker paper used was Eskaboard – a heavy duty kraftboard that has the appearance of chipboard, but with more sturdiness and a more calandered surface area. Eskaboard – like 220# Crane’s Crest – has the ability to stand up to the demands of use and handling, while retaining a luxurious look and feel.

Texture, texture, texture!

Here at Evolution Press we believe there is a fine line between fashion and print. Where there is form, texture, and color, there is inspiration.

Since the invitation for The Bravern’s event Fashion's Night Out uses color and texture, our client, Square Tomato, wanted a premium paper that would show off their design.  They chose 179# Crane’s Cover in Fluorescent White - a hefty cotton sheet that provides great stability for multiple press runs.  First, we laid the Spot colors down on our offset press.  Next, we debossed both sides of the sheet -including the fine texture of a woman’s scarf and the top of her couture gown- which created a voluptuous, tactile look.  The final touch came when we die-cut the card to give it its elegant, rounded corners.  It's the fine detail that makes this piece not just unique but a stand-out.

Love What You Do

How did you kick off the New Year? Here at Evolution Press, we wanted to do something extra special to thank our much-loved creative clients for a great year. So we took the opportunity to collaborate with Todd Karam at TKTJ Design to create a one-of-a-kind calendar.

The paper – Savoy #118 cover in brilliant white from Reich Paper – was our #1 choice for this piece. Savoy's calendared surface makes for minimal paper fiber shed, keeping the offset-printed solid colors clean and crisp. Given the malleable softness of this 100% cotton sheet, the emboss, deboss, and letterpress elements all have optimum visual effect.

We are thrilled with the end result. Reich Savoy #118 cover provided an excellent surface for us to execute Todd’s inspired creative design work, and allowed our press skills to shine: a great way to start the New Year. Happy 2011!