Comments on: ask a designer: port2port press

By: kerri

kerri — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:20:00 +0000

Yes! Along the lines of readers above, I would love to know how you create your illustrations. Are they all hand done-- if so, how are they translated into the block?

Or are they sourced from vintage images and materials?

We wouldn't want you to give away your lovely sources, but it would be great if you could offer a few pointers to fledgling designers. :)

Thank you!! I'm an immense fan of your work.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:11:00 +0000

In your short bio listed on the blog it mentioned that you worked as an art director and stylist in Chicago. I just graduated from undergrad this May with a degree in Costume Design for theatre, but I love DesignSponge and everything on it. I’m moving to Chicago in the fall and was wondering what advice you might have for finding some sort of starting stylist/design job. I know it’s all a completely different world than theatre, and I’m not sure what sorts of things to look for or where

And of course I have to say that your work is absolutely lovely. : )

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:37:00 +0000

Like many on this list, I’ve started my own business in invitations. It’s also my after work thing and I love doing it (more then my art directing day job!) What is the best way to get your work and brand out there? I’ve been approached by a retailer but I never considered that when I started a year ago. Is that a good option to look into further?

By: Astrid

Astrid — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:28:00 +0000

I want to ask the same thing as Andy and anonymous above. You know I have my own little business too, and the economical part of it can some times be challenging.

Do you do a lot of planning? And do you actually go through with you plans? (I'm not always so good at that...)

Other than that I just want to say a big YAY for your work.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:49:00 +0000

Hi, I am wondering how the plates are created, and how you achieve such fine detail.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:42:00 +0000

I’ll be visiting a friend in Portland in a couple weeks – is there a store I can find your work in?

Jen

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:13:00 +0000

who are you favorite artists? artists you admire and ones that inspire you?
what books, movies and music do you find most inspiring?

By: kelly

kelly — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:46:00 +0000

I am interested in finding out how you started your business. I am a baby clothes designer and am in the process of starting a small company. What is the first step? Registering my company name, becoming an LLC, trademark? Any advice in regard to the start-up process would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:45:00 +0000

How do you have everything looking so professional. Say for example who writes your text on your website? Do you have any other people helping you? Many thanks!

By: sherri

sherri — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:23:00 +0000

love your work. what an inspiration.

some of your work uses beautiful metallic inks. how do you get the shimmer? i have never had such luck with the rubber-based inks.

also, what would you do if your press broke and you were in the middle of a time-sensitive project? just looking for suggestions. i'm interested in tackling some larger professional jobs, but i'm afraid to take the next step with my equipment.

thank you.