March 17th, 2009

Located in the tiny, northern-most Wisconsin city of Cornucopia, Superior Letterpress prides itself in the art of traditional letterpress printing. Owner, Mike Coughlin, runs his classic cast iron presses, sets his own type, operates the camera and makes all the printing plates. He orders the finest papers, based on the needs of each project, and even answers the phone when you call. When others told this stubborn, white-haired printer to get rid of his old machines and modernized his printing plant, he responded that “quality will never go out of style and people will always prefer beautiful things, made by craftsmen and women who take pride in what they make.” Support this small Wisconsin shop by printing your next invitation, book or publication at superiorletterpress.com. If you’re looking for a letterpress printer in another area of Wisconsin, Briar Press has a decent list at briarpress.org.
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March 16th, 2009


Based in Grafton, WI, Umi Shoes handcrafts children’s shoes, boots and sandals for design lovers alike. Inspired by European style and devoted to your child’s comfort, their shoes are colorful, fanciful and playful. Named the “Best Baby Product” by Consumer Reports and also worn by celeb kids such as Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter, Violet, Umi Shoes are all the buzz. Visit Umi’s website, redesigned by Madison’s Cricket Design Works, at umishoes.com to see the Bugaboo, Patch, Sweetgum and their many more unique styles.
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March 13th, 2009

On Wednesday, March 25th, AIGA Wisconsin is hosting their second Studio Talk series at Madison design firm Planet Propaganda. Get up close and personal with Planet’s designers and learn about the design philosophies that continue to win them awards in brand, print and interactive design. For details, visit www.wisconsin.aiga.org.
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March 12th, 2009

Welcome to your new online design post. Studio Wisco was created from a frustration and lack of quality design resources, showcasing designers, products, events and tips in the great mid-west state of Wisconsin. After years of designing and art directing in Minneapolis, we moved to Madison, WI and craved a solid design source. Studio Wisco will be updated daily, so check back throughout the week or contact us at hello@studiowisco.com.
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