Sometimes even a so-called adult gets an undeniable impulse to buy an embarrassing amount of miniature Disney stationery. Maybe it was because I needed a pick-me-up after I tried and failed to get a seat at the stationery café near Harajuku. I’ve been dying to check out the café, and...
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Inside the Artist's Studio: Margaret Chiarelli
Margaret moved up from intern to printer in a snap after nailing every project we could possibly throw at her. An indispensable member of our team, Margaret is also an extraordinary artist, concentrating on abstract and detailed imagery. You can check out her work online or if you’re in Boston,...
Happy Father's Day to the Best of 'Em
In celebration of our dads, I went around and asked everyone to share a lasting piece of wisdom his or her dad has taught them. It goes without saying that we wouldn’t be anywhere without their love and guidance. Happy Father's Day!DEB. (1st row, 2nd image) As the cliché goes, “money...
Ladies of Letterpress Book
If you’re nuts for pretty coffee table books, then we’ve got a new one to add to your collection! Kseniya Thomas and Jessica White, the original ladies behind the Ladies of Letterpress, have published a beautiful compilation of print work among their members. And Smudge Ink is lucky to be...
I Get Around: Outside the Javits
I’d say most of us at the studio have a strong case of wanderlust. Near or far, we love to visit places. And when travel is a distant memory of life before toddlers then we like to live vicariously through others. You can’t expect to go away somewhere and not...