The Joy of Print is written by Briyan Frederick Baker, who has spent more than 40 years immersed in print, signs, and graphic arts—helping local businesses and community projects bring their ideas to life.
But this blog isn’t only about commercial print shops and industry workflows. It’s also about the playful, experimental, and hands-on side of making things. I’ve always had a passion for DIY crafting, and I love exploring how today’s tools—from home inkjets and Cricut machines to foiling, sublimation, UV, and even 3D printing—open up creative possibilities for anyone with the urge to make.
Here you’ll find reflections from a life in print alongside practical ideas for the DIY art studio. I might share tips on branding and eCommerce for makers who sell their work online, or highlight the joy of crafting a custom zine, sign, or keepsake.
Print has always been about more than ink on paper. It’s about creativity, community, and turning ideas into something you can hold in your hands. My goal with The Joy of Print is to celebrate that—from the professional shop floor to the kitchen table studio.