Inker Prints210 S Mead Street Seattle, WAOwned and operated by Keith EdwardsIt's always important to shop local and support small businesses, especially now in an Amazonian world, which is why I wanted to highlight a great thriving design and print shop located in the heart of Georgetown! Keith Edwards, originally from Buckley, WA is the owner, manager, designer and beyond at Inker Prints. He's a one-man machine making several dozen clients happy one print batch at a time.
Keith's average day starts at 6am down at the shop. Coffee is first on the list then he tends to emails and jumps right into printing/designing. His day typically ends at 4pm and it's nonstop all day. He told me one time he had a late request and was able to turn around 950 shirts in under three days. By himself. My arms proabably would have fallen off by that point!
Keith has been asked to take on projects such as posters for Capitol Hill Block Party and custom shirts and gig posters for Seattle businesses!:
I asked Keith what he loves most about his job and passion and he commented that he loves seeing his clients get excited about the finished product and getting to make something tangible for someone that started as a vision.
You may have had the pleasure of meeting Keith when our station took over his shop for a shirt design party with Judah & the Lion!
The coolest story Keith shared with me was about the time he made Jim Gaffigan a custom Hot Pocket trophy. Oh yeah, you read correctly! He was asked to design a hot pocket Seattle themed trophy to give to Jim Gaffigan after he sold out three nights at the Paramount. Pic or it didn't happen? OK.
The next time you need/want something printed or designed, think of Keith and Inker Prints! You'll love the product and will be supporting a small local business, it's a win-win!You can contact Inker Prints through Facebook and Instagram!