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People of Print

A global creative platform and community documenting and supporting contemporary print, design and visual culture since 2008.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

People of Print is a global creative platform dedicated to the culture of print, design and visual communication. Founded in 2008, it brings together printmakers, illustrators, designers, studios, publishers, brands and institutions who believe in the power of physical media and thoughtful visual communication. Through editorial features, printed publications, collaborations and a growing membership community, People of Print documents and supports the people shaping contemporary print culture around the world. While print remains at the heart of the platform, the work it shares extends across illustration, graphic design, typography, publishing and the wider visual arts. The platform operates as both an editorial platform and a creative community. Its main website, peopleofprint.com, publishes curated articles featuring studios, projects, exhibitions, tools, materials and ideas connected to print and visual culture. Alongside the website, People of Print develops and produces a range of creative projects including printed publications such as Posterzine and artist editions, collaborative campaigns with brands and cultural organisations, exhibitions, talks and events that bring the community together, and editorial partnerships and industry storytelling projects. The stated aim is to highlight meaningful work and support the people making it. Over the years, People of Print has grown into an international network of creatives and organisations working across many disciplines. Its community includes printmakers and illustrators, graphic designers and typographers, independent studios and creative agencies, and print studios, publishers and galleries. The platform is known for its curated lists and features, such as '55 Screen Printers You Should All Know About' and '50 Letterpress Printers, Studios, and Artists You Should All Know About', which spotlight practitioners and studios worldwide. It also maintains a membership programme for official POP Members. People of Print is a privately held, independent platform and is not listed on any stock exchange.

History

People of Print was founded in 2008 as a platform dedicated to the culture of print, design and visual communication. From its beginnings, it set out to bring together printmakers, illustrators, designers, studios, publishers, brands and institutions who believe in the power of physical media and thoughtful visual communication. Over the years, it grew into an international network of creatives and organisations working across many disciplines, including printmakers and illustrators, graphic designers and typographers, independent studios and creative agencies, and print studios, publishers and galleries. The platform operates as both an editorial platform and a creative community. Its main website, peopleofprint.com, publishes curated articles featuring studios, projects, exhibitions, tools, materials and ideas connected to print and visual culture. Alongside the website, People of Print develops and produces a range of creative projects including printed publications such as Posterzine and artist editions, collaborative campaigns with brands and cultural organisations, exhibitions, talks and events that bring the community together, and editorial partnerships and industry storytelling projects. A significant part of its editorial output has been curated lists spotlighting practitioners and studios. In April 2020, People of Print published '55 Screen Printers You Should All Know About', a list of top screen printers including practising artists, serigraphy studios and Official POP Members. In October 2020, it published '50 Letterpress Printers, Studios, and Artists You Should All Know About', highlighting typographic studios, bespoke stationery printers and letterpress artists maintaining the heritage craft into the modern age. These features reflect the platform's role in documenting and supporting contemporary print culture worldwide. People of Print continues to publish regular editorial content, including features on publications, artist projects, campaigns and how-to guides, and maintains a membership community for official POP Members. It remains a privately held, independent platform.

  • 2020

    Published '55 Screen Printers You Should All Know About' in April.

  • 2020

    Published '50 Letterpress Printers, Studios, and Artists You Should All Know About' in October.

  • 2008

    People of Print founded as a global platform for print, design and visual culture.

Products and positioning

A global platform and community for print, design and visual culture, bridging editorial storytelling with printed publications and collaborative projects.

  • Posterzine

    A printed publication produced by People of Print.

  • Artist editions

    Printed artist editions developed and produced by the platform.

  • Official POP Membership

    A membership community for printmakers, designers and studios.

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