Printers' Flowers

Description of process

This idea came up while planning a creative workshop for the Natural History Museum in Tenerife, and the two designers were inspired by a permanent exhibition of scientific drawings of plants. After doing a bit of research the term Printers' Flowers became appropriate and a series of flower and leaf like illustrations were prepared using type fleurons from the workshop. The decorative designs were composed by hand and then combined with historical quotes set in metal type. On the day of the event, museum visitors had an opportunity to print their own Printers' Flower choosing from the predesigned elements. After the workshop at the museum, the complete series of flowers were carefully printed on an old vintage Platten Press using spot colors.