Debut Issue • No. 1 • 2014
Our Labor of Love Lilikoi Design + Letterpress is a graphic design and letterpress printing studio founded in 2007, providing letterpress work using hand operated presses. Letterpress and foil printing projects are offered with custom artwork created by Lilikoi as well as artwork provided by their clients. Projects include wedding invitations, business cards, stationery, menus, hang tags and baby announcements. In addition to custom work, Lilikoi Design + Letterpress proudly launched a retail collection in 2014, inspired by the simple joy of giving and receiving handwritten notes.
It’s All in the Details The important practices within the studio culture keep Lilikoi unique. This is achieved by staying true to the traditional art of letterpress, which involves mixing inks and printing by hand with 100% cotton paper that is specifically made for letterpress. Lilikoi believes the press will produce outstanding work with the best combination of design, materials, patience and a talented operator. This is also achieved with the love and attention to detail they pour into their products and the amazing clients they get to know. This comes naturally due to the combination of custom projects and the variety of capabilities offered by Lilikoi.
Made by hand with love and plenty of style. Los Angeles + San Francisco 213.798.4502 • hello@lilikoi-design.com lilikoi-design.com • @lilikoidesign Mailing Address + Open Studio: 171 Lily Street San Francisco, California 94102
Retail Collection Lilikoi retail products are inspired by clean, classic and clever designs that are meaningful and perfect for all occasions. The collection of folded notes, flat stationery, frame-worthy prints, small notes and gift tags was created to express love for handmade products and encourage the a rt of the handwritten note. All products are not only made by hand with a labor intensive, original art form—they are one of a kind and beautifully tactile. They are sure to stand out amongst other printed items.
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A Note from the Studio A reflection on where we started and what we have become.
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Meet Peach An introduction to our favorite letterpress.
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Our Commitment to Sustainability A studio with a conscious.
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Our Process Taking an idea to the press—how we create our products.
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Our Collection Debut Everyday Notes • Stationery • Wedding Notes Notes For the Little Ones • Gift Tags
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Custom Work Learn more about what we offer.
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Pricing Price per unit + order minimums.
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Ordering with Us Terms + Conditions
A Note from the Studio Since we opened our doors in 2007 we have grown steadily by creating and producing custom projects, running our studio w ith sustainable practices and using high quality, carefully chosen materials made in the USA. We are dedicated to provide outstanding service and work closely with each client to create a unique and beautiful product. In 2011 we expanded our Los Angeles location with a second studio location in San Francisco, which offers private lessons and group workshops—perfect for the hands-on, inquisitive artist community. Our custom offerings have been recognized in a wide variety o f online, television and print media outlets such as Martha Stewart Weddings, Lucky Magazine, The Today Show and the blog Oh So Beautiful Paper. We introduce our retail collection with great pride—in hopes it will be received with an open heart by those who share in the love of letterpress and the art of the handwritten note. —Andria Sato, Owner & Creative Director
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Say Hello to Peach Our circa 1889 letterpress—manually operated with patience and love. Peach is our oldest press and lives in our San Francisco studio. She runs beautifully (although she does have her moments) and is what we use for our custom work, classes and workshops.
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Our Commitment to Sustainability Our process is carefully thought out, keeping both quality and our Mother Earth in mind—we take pride in how we run our studios. Our oldest press was born in 1889 and is a beauty. We run our presses manually, without the use of electricity, staying true to the original art of letterpress. We hand mix our vegetable based inks that omit minimal air pollutants and clean our presses using natural solvents. They are gentle on both our skin and the environment. We use 100% tree-free, reclaimed cotton paper which is recyclable and renewable. Cotton is an annual crop and requires very few natural resources and energy to grow and make into paper, unlike wood or bamboo. It is luxurious and the most perfect complement to letterpress printing. We are committed to proper disposal. We recycle every scrap piece of paper and old plates. We also use cloth rags for clean up.
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Our Process Letterpress is the oldest form of printing and requires a raised image which is pressed into paper, making a relief impression that is tactile and beautiful. We truly embrace the art form by using materials such as our ink and paper that are specifically made for letterpress.
Digital Artwork + Printing Plates The basic theory of letterpress printing has remained the same over the past five centuries, but modern technology has allowed us to combine digital layout with traditional printing. This allows us the opportunity to create custom artwork on the computer and process it into a plate to be used on the press.
Ink is Custom Mixed Our ink is vegetable oil based, omitting minimal air pollutants. It is mixed by hand (for each job) and applied to the press where it is then distributed evenly with rubber rollers.
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Artwork Setup + Registration We set the artwork (printing plate) by hand on a metal base which sits opposite of the paper on the press, set the paper in place and manually start the press with a foot pedal. The raised image area on the plate is inked by the rollers and an impression is applied by pulling on a lever.
Printing While each individual piece is fed in the press one at a time, only one color is on press at a time. If there is a two-color piece, it is fed in the press two times. Once the ink is dry, all the paper gets a final trim or is custom die cut and is inspected for quality before delivery.
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NOTES FOR EVERYDAY Flourish & Whim Collection | A2 Folded + Mini | Single + Box Set of 6 This collaboration was created with the incredibly talented owner of Flourish & Whim out of our mutual love for letterpress and calligraphy. We had a desire to offer a collection of celebratory cards, intended to be used throughout the year that combined Julie’s hand lettering talents with a very graphic pattern in fresh colors.
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A2 NOTES | Single or Box Set of 6 | 4.25x5.5 Folded Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope
• Celebrate • NC001 Single NC001-001 Box Set of 6
• I Love You • NC002 Single NC002-002 Box Set of 6
• Happy Birthday • NC003 Single NC003-003 Box Set of 6
• Happy Anniversary • NC004 Single NC004-004 Box Set of 6
• You’re Lovely • NC005 Single NC005-005 Box Set of 6
• So Grateful • NC006 Single NC006-006 Box Set of 6
• Merci Beaucoup • NC007 Single NC007-007 Box Set of 6
• Kisses & Hugs • NC008 Single NC008-008 Box Set of 6
• Bonjour • NC009 Single NC009-009 Box Set of 6
• Baby Joy • NC010 Single NC010-010 Box Set of 6
The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
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MINI NOTES | Single or Box Set of 6 | 2.25x3.5 Folded Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope
• Merci Beaucoup • NC011 Single NC011-011 Box Set of 6
• Celebrate • NC012 Single NC012-012 Box Set of 6
• Kisses & Hugs • NC014 Single NC014-014 Box Set of 6
• You’re Lovely • NC015 Single NC015-015 Box Set of 6
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• Bonjour • NC013 Single NC013-013 Box Set of 6
The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
NOTES FOR EVERYDAY Classic Collection | A2 Folded + 4Bar | Single + Box Set of 6 This collection incorporates classic, clever design with a bit of modern whimsy. These notes can be used for a variety of events and capture the hearts of both men and women who enjoy celebrating every day as a special occasion.
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A2 NOTES | Single or Box Set of 6 | 4.25x5.5 Folded Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope
• Oh Baby • NC016 Single NC016-016 Box Set of 6
• Happy Birthday • NC018 Single NC018-018 Box Set of 6
• XOXO • NC020 Single NC020-020 Box Set of 6
• Hello Darling • NC021 Single NC021-021 Box Set of 6
• Hostess • NC023 Single NC023-023 Box Set of 6
• LA Love • NC024 Single NC024-024 Box Set of 6
• Thank You • NC026 Single NC026-026 Box Set of 6
• Love • NC027 Single NC027-027 Box Set of 6
• Lifesaver • NC028 Single NC028-028 Box Set of 6
• Birthday Candles • NC029 Single NC029-029 Box Set of 6
• Congratulations • NC030 Single NC030-030 Box Set of 6
• Happy Birthday Sir • NC031 Single NC031-031 Box Set of 6
The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
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A2 NOTES | Single or Box Set of 6 | 4.25x5.5 Folded Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope
• Mine • NC035 Single NC035-035 Box Set of 6
• SF Golden Gate • NC039 Single NC039-039 Box Set of 6
• SF Love • NC040 Single NC040-040 Box Set of 6
4BAR FOLDED NOTES | Single or Box Set of 6 | 3.5x4.875 Folded Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope
• Buttercup • NC017 Single NC017-017 Box Set of 6
• Feather • NC022 Single NC022-022 Box Set of 6
• Blue Ombre • NC036 Single NC036-036 Box Set of 6
• Chocolate Chip • NC041 Single NC041-041 Box Set of 6
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The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
NOTES FOR THE LITTLE ONES Balloon Animal Collection | 4Bar Folded | Single + Box Set of 6 Our Balloon Animal notes are perfect for little ones of all ages—they can be used for a new baby, a playdate or a thank you. Our hand mixed ink colors for this collection were mixed to keep both boys and girls in mind.
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4BAR NOTES | Single or Assorted Box Set of 6 | 3.5x4.875 Folded Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope
• Bear • BA001 Single BA001-001 Box Set of 6
• Bunny • BA002 Single BA002-002 Box Set of 6
• Dinosaur • BA003 Single BA003-003 Box Set of 6
• Dog • BA004 Single BA004-004 Box Set of 6
• Giraffe • BA005 Single BA005-005 Box Set of 6
• Monkey • BA006 Single BA006-006 Box Set of 6
The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
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NOTES FOR EVERYDAY Black + White Collection | A2 Folded + Flat Stationery + Wine/Cheese Tags Single + Box Set of 6 We adore the combination of black, white and kraft—it speaks to everyone and is timeless and a little rustic. We included a stationery collection of flat notes with an initial for a personal touch.
A2 NOTES | Single or Box Set of 6 | 4.25x5.5 Folded Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope w/Lined Envelope
• Happy Birthday • NC032 Single NC032-032 Box Set of 6
• Thank You • NC033 Single NC033-033 Box Set of 6
•SF Love • NC034 Single NC034-034 Box Set of 6
A2 FLAT STATIONERY | Box Set of 6 | 4.25x5.5 Flat Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope w/Lined Envelope
•A• ST001 Single ST001-001 Box Set of 6
•B• ST002 Single ST002-002 Box Set of 6
•C• ST003 Single ST003-003 Box Set of 6
•D• ST004 Single ST004-004 Box Set of 6
•E• ST005 Single ST005-005 Box Set of 6
•H• ST006 Single ST006-006 Box Set of 6
•J• ST007 Single NC007-007 Box Set of 6
•K• ST008 Single ST008-008 Box Set of 6
•L• ST009 Single ST009-009 Box Set of 6
The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
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A2 FLAT STATIONERY | Box Set of 6 | 4.25x5.5 Flat Card + Recycled Kraft Envelope w/Lined Envelope
•M• ST010 Single ST010-010 Box Set of 6
•N• ST011 Single ST011-011 Box Set of 6
•S• ST013 Single ST013-013 Box Set of 6
•T• ST014 Single ST014-014 Box Set of 6
WINE + CHEESE TAGS | Box Set of 6 | Wine Tag 2x4 + Cheese Tag 2x3
• Cheese Tag • LE002 Single LE002-002 Box Set of 6
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• Wine Tag • LE003 Single LE003-003 Box Set of 6
•R• ST012 Single ST012-012 Box Set of 6
TEA TOWELS | Single | 18x26
• Alphabet • LE011 Single
The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
NOTES FOR WEDDING CELEBRATIONS Shine On Collection | A2 Flat Stationery | Single + Box Set of 6 This collection is printed in copper foil on our ultra luxurious heavy cotton paper. We think you’ll agree that they are beautiful enough to frame! Inspired by a beautiful occasion, celebrated with sparkly, timeless details.
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A2 FLAT STATIONERY | Singles + Box Set of 6 | 4.25x5.5 Flat Card + Gray Cotton Envelope
• Blushing Bride • WF001 Single WF001-001 Box Set of 6
• Best Day Ever • WF002 Single WF002-002 Box Set of 6
• Congratulations • WF003 Single WF003-003 Box Set of 6
• Diamond • WF004 Single WF004-004 Box Set of 6
• Mr. & Mrs. • WF005 Single WF005-005 Box Set of 6
• Mr. & Mr. • WF006 Single WF006-006 Box Set of 6
• Mrs. & Mrs. • WF007 Single WF007-007 Box Set of 6
• Thank You • WF008 Single WF008-008 Box Set of 6
• Cheers to Forever • WF009 Single WF009-009 Box Set of 6
• Wedding Bliss • WF010 Single WF010-010 Box Set of 6
The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
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GIFT TAGS Every Occasion Collection | 2.25x3.75 | Single + Box Set of 6 Our gift tags are simple yet thoughtful and are a nice addition to any gift. They can be used for just about anything—a bottle of wine, a jewelry box or a bouquet of flowers.
GIFT TAGS | Single or Box Set of 6 | 2.25x3.75 Gift Tag with Natural Twine
• Heart • GT001 Single GT001-GT001 Box Set
• Thank You • GT002 Single GT002-GT002 Box Set
• Baby Yellow • GT003 Single GT003-GT003 Box Set
• Baby Orange • GT004 Single GT004-GT004 Box Set
• Cross Stitch • GT005 Single GT005-GT005 Box Set
• XOXO • GT006 Single GT006-GT006 Box Set
• Happy Birthday Sir • GT007 Single GT007-GT007 Box Set
• Roses • GT008 Single GT008-GT008 Box Set
• Waves • GT009 Single GT009-GT009 Box Set
• Jellyfish • GT010 Single GT010-GT010 Box Set
• Stud Muffin • GT011 Single GT011-GT011 Box Set
• Love Austin • GT012 Single GT012-GT012 Box Set
The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
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GIFT TAGS | Single or Box Set of 6 | 2.25x3.75 Gift Tag with Natural Twine
• LA Love • GT013 Single GT013-GT013 Box Set
• Let’s Get Tipsy • GT014 Single GT014-GT014 Box Set
• Happy Birthday • GT015 Single GT015-GT015 Box Set
• Herringbone • GT016 Single GT016-GT016 Box Set
• Venice • GT017 Single GT017-GT017 Box Set
• Life & Love • GT018 Single GT018-GT018 Box Set
• Wedding Bliss • GT019 Single GT019-GT019 Box Set
• SF Love • GT020 Single GT020-GT020 Box Set
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The artwork shown here is a digital representation of our actual products. Sizes and colors may vary.
CUSTOM PROJECTS Our custom projects give us the pleasure of working with both individuals and businesses on a wide variety of projects. We carefully select fine materials and work closely with extraordinary people, which has allowed us to achieve a wonderful reputation. From our initial consultation to delivery, we are involved in every detail—which is something we will provide to our retailers. Our custom projects include everything from wedding invitations, hang tags, stationery, product packaging and holiday cards. We hold a true love for working with blushing brides and handsome grooms on their wedding invitations and day of printed materials. We encourage couples who are interested in our services to view our work in person so they can see and feel for themselves how special and luxurious letterpress can be. The invitation suite sets the tone for such a special event, so working individually with each couple and discussing the details that go into such a special day allows for a truly unique invitation suite. We are fortunate to work with businesses and collaborate with them on items that will improve the value of their products, like a letterpress printed hang tag. Little details make such a big impact—when introducing yourself with a tangible, beautifully printed business card or writing a thank you note to a customer, it’s personal and memorable. We find great joy in working with families during the holidays to create holiday cards that incorporate a photo. This is one of our favorite projects because every family is so unique and the photos really bring the card to life. Our printing services extend to designers as well. We guide them through the printing process and provide them with paper and ink options to print their artwork in the best way possible.
What We Can Offer You Let’s collaborate! You know your shop the best—let’s work together to create products exclusive for your shop, such as stationery or greeting cards, gift tags, limited edition prints or packaging.
Contact us: hello@lilikoi-design.com
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PRICING Item
Cost Per Unit
Minumum Per Style
A2 Singles
$2.50
6
A2 Set of 6
$10.00
3
4Bar Singles
$2.25
6
4Bar Set of 6
$8.00
3
Mini Note Singles
$1.25
6
Mini Note Set of 6
$5.50
3
A2 Singles
$3.00
6
A2 Set of 6
$12.50
3
Singles
$2.50
6
Set of 6
$10.00
3
Singles
$1.00
6
Set of 6
$5.00
3
$6.00
6
Folded Notes
Flat Notes
Flat Stationery
Gift Tags
Tea Towels
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TERMS + CONDITIONS Become a Wholesale Partner
Printing
Thank you for considering Lilikoi Design + Letterpress
A friendly reminder that all of our products are printed by hand
products for your store. To apply to be a retail partner, please
with patience and careful attention to detail. Letterpress is not
contact us by email or phone to inquire about setting up an
only unique for its relief impression but for the variation in color
account. Be sure to let us know if you have any questions.
and printing that may occur. While we inspect each piece before it is packaged, variations do occur and we kindly ask that you
Ordering With Us
embrace the beauty of this printing process we love so much.
Ordering can be done by phone, email or online with a special wholesale code to enter upon checkout.
Shipping Processed orders are shipped within 2-3 days. Shipping costs
Phone: 213.798.4502
will be added at this time and included on your final invoice.
Email: hello@lilikoi-design.com
Domestic and International orders ship via USPS. International
Online: lilikoi-design.com Wholesale Code: ______________________
shipping may incur customs regulations or duties; Lilikoi Design + Letterpress is not responsible for these fees. Please confirm fees and regulations with your local customs office and allow a minimum of 2 weeks for shipments to arrive. Please let
Minimum Order Requirements
us know if you’d like to request special shipping or if you’d like
Our minimum opening order is $100. Reorders, $75.
to use your UPS or FedEx shipping account number. Please notify us of time-sensitive orders—expedited shipping is available for
Style/Item Quantity Minimums
an additional fee. Lilikoi Design + Letterpress is not responsible
Single Cards + Gift Tags: 6
for any carrier delays.
Sets of 6 Cards + Gift Tags: 3
Cancellations, Returns + Exchanges Ordering + Payment
All cancellations must be made within 24 hours of placing your
Orders can be made by phone, email or online. Opening orders
order and will incur a 10% restocking fee. Returns are accepted
are required to provide a resale certificate copy. All orders are
on unused and unopened items in their original packaging.
charged at the time of shipment. Payments can be made by credit
Returns, incorrectly shipped items and exchanges must be made
card (a 3% transaction fee will apply) or check. We accept Visa,
and postmarked within a week of receiving your order. Once we
Mastercard, or American Express. Net 30 terms are available
receive the returned item(s) the charges will be credited to you
for existing customers only. Late payments subject to a 10%
(though shipping costs are non-refundable). Used, opened,
late fee, per month.
and/or final sale items cannot be returned.
Inventory
Display + Packaging
Quantities, styles, colors and sizes are subject to availability.
Our products must be displayed and sold in their original
You will be notified if any items in your order are back-ordered
packaging. Boxed sets may not be broken up and sold individually.
while the items in stock will ship according to schedule. Once
Items sold online require credit to Lilikoi Design + Letterpress
an item is back in stock, it will be shipped immediately.
to be included in the product description.
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Made by hand with love and plenty of style. Los Angeles + San Francisco 213.798.4502 • hello@lilikoi-design.com lilikoi-design.com • @lilikoidesign