Residency, Workshop & Public Talk

Hosted during LA Design Festival 2025

ArtCenter’s Archetype Press is thrilled to welcome Fugu Fugu Press — the beloved letterpress studio of husband-and-wife duo Ken and Shino Charlson (Illustration 96) — for a special residency. Known for their charming illustrations, clean design, and joyful use of color, Fugu Fugu Press brings a fresh, playful spirit to traditional letterpress printing.

• Workshop: Charming Prints — Greeting Card Design with Fugu Fugu Press

  A program of the LA Design Festival, the program celebrates the theme of “Revenge of Analog.”

  In this one-day, hands-on workshop, Ken and Shino will guide participants through the process of designing and printing their own greeting cards using classic letterpress techniques. From setting type and carving simple imagery to inking and printing on Vandercook presses, you’ll explore the tactile beauty of analog design — and take home a small edition of your own original cards.

  Paper for the Fugu Fugu Workshop has been generously donated by Kelly Spicers, the West’s leading distributor of paper and packaging.

  All experience levels welcome
  
  Space is limited— registration required.
  Materials Fee: $150

  Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

• Public Talk: The Art of Playful Print

  Join us for a lively evening as Ken and Shino share the story behind Fugu Fugu Press — from their early inspirations and illustration roots to building a thriving creative business centered on cheerful, handmade prints. Learn how they blend analog technique with artistic play, and how their love of simplicity, color, and charm has defined their studio’s voice.

  Free and open to the public

  Saturday, June 28, 6–7:30 p.m.

Follow Fugu Fugu Press on Instagram @fugufugupress and explore their work at fugufugupress.com.