Last week a few of the team from the Top Left Design were invited along to Calverts “Paper Jam Print Recognition Seminar”, at their workshop in East London. The 2 hour session was dedicated to giving designers, and Calverts customers, an insight into what happens, once print files are sent to them. They were also kind enough to show us lots of examples of print work, which proved very inspiring to us designers!

Calverts is run as a co-operative, and has been established for over 30 years. They specialise in design and print work, using digital and lithography print processes.

It’s been a few years since I have stepped into a printing studio, I think the last time was whilst at University. I have to say, it was nice to be back in one! I aways loved the atmosphere, smells and buzz around the printing presses, and Calverts is no different.

I was particularly impressed with their hugh litho printing machine placed in the heart of the print room! Arthur, who took the session, walked us all though the steps for printing and we also got to watch the machine churn out prints whilst there.

Now, I’m kicking myself, as I didn’t take any photo’s of the press itself so here are some images of Calverts business cards which are litho printed. I love them!

Check out their website for more examples of the fantastic print work they produce!