{"id":1271,"date":"2024-10-22T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.i3works.co.uk\/news\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2024-11-06T15:26:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T15:26:11","slug":"ink-type-and-teamwork-team-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.i3works.co.uk\/news\/2024\/10\/ink-type-and-teamwork-team-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Ink, Type and Teamwork Team Building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Karen Michael-Cox<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My i3Works team recently had an exciting team-building experience at the Letterpress Collective in Bristol. Letterpress printing, a revolutionary technique since Johannes Gutenberg&#8217;s invention in the mid-15th century, dominated the printing landscape until the mid-20th century. With its vibrant chocolate and tobacco industries, Bristol became a key hub for this art. Today, letterpress is enjoying a revival as an artisanal craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During our session, our teacher introduced us to the intricacies of hand-setting type and letterpress printing. After a brief theoretical overview, we dove into hands-on practice with an array of exquisite wooden type. We composed and locked movable type onto a press, inked it, and pressed it onto paper to create stunning posters. Using vintage presses, we produced beautiful, unique works of art to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.i3works.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-for-blog-4-resized.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.i3works.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-for-blog-4-resized.png 595w, https:\/\/www.i3works.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-for-blog-4-resized-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We discovered how letterpress has influenced the fonts and settings we use daily in applications like MS Word. The experience encouraged us to make creative decisions and solve problems quickly. I found it amusing when our tutor expressed concern about time management, but I had complete confidence in my capable team of project and programme managers. Ultimately, we successfully created five distinct posters\u2014on time, within budget, and to a high standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A heartfelt thank you to i3Works for recognising the importance of team building. Spending time together to relax, learn, and bond is vital for our mental health and the overall well-being of our fantastic business. And a special thanks to my exceptional team, who consistently support and uplift one another.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.i3works.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-for-blog-1-resized.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.i3works.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-for-blog-1-resized.png 612w, https:\/\/www.i3works.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-for-blog-1-resized-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Karen Michael-Cox My i3Works team recently had an exciting team-building experience at the Letterpress Collective in Bristol. 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