Hello and welcome!

I'm Mylène, a graphic designer, illustrator, and typographer, and I create all the designs for Atelier Letterpress.

There's something very tangible and authentic about letterpress, in that you end up with an object that's almost as much tactile as visual, and this is always the foundation of my work. For each design I create, my intention is very clear: that it inspires and brings joy.

"My intention is very clear: that each creation inspires and brings joy."

I'm very inspired by the classicism of vintage, French culture, architecture, old maps, but also by the freedom and boldness of Street Art.

My style: vibrant, uplifting colors, beautiful, expressive typography, and a fresh take on vintage.

I spend a lot of time poring over old books, from the 18th to the early 20th century, searching for gems to revive and inspire people today, thanks to the magic of letterpress. Authenticity and meaning are fundamental to my work. You can be sure there's no AI involved in my creations!

Creating for letterpress is a demanding art with an exciting creative framework, because letterpress has very specific constraints, and that's what gives it its appeal:

• The number of colors is limited (often between one and three)
  
• The inks are transparent, so two colors superimposed create a third
• The printing will be debossed, which also means that the white will appear raised
• Pantone colors, and even more so neon colors, are poorly reproduced on screen, so you have to imagine how they will look once printed
• Once the design is finished, there remains a very technical step that requires a lot of time and care: creating the files that will be used to manufacture each embossed plate, one per color, so that everything is printed exactly as envisioned

If you invite one of my creations into your decor, I hope it will resonate with you and inspire you for a long time!