The Studio
The 961 Collective is a letterpress printing studio based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in custom printing, foil stamping, embossing, debossing, die cutting, and other specialty finishing techniques.
Working with a collection of restored vintage presses and equipment, the studio combines traditional craftsmanship with modern production methods to create printed pieces that are both technically precise and thoughtfully made. From wedding invitations and business stationery to small packaging, limited-edition prints, and custom commissions, every project is produced with careful attention to detail and material selection.
While rooted in traditional printmaking, The 961 Collective embraces collaboration with artists, designers, businesses, and organizations to bring a wide range of projects to life.
The Founder
Shadi Ayoub grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, where he gained a deep appreciation for the traditional craft of printing from his father and traditional printing press operators. Following his father's passing in 2013, he took on the legacy of the family print shop and honed his skills, developing innovative techniques to overcome technical challenges in a resource-constrained environment.
In 2019 he left Beirut and moved to Cleveland where he started setting up the letterpress studio one press at a time. He founded The 961 Collective with the vision of doing what he loves and sharing the beautiful world of print with others in the community. He has since taken on papermaking with the goal of recycling the scraps from projects to create more handmade paper.
In addition to The 961 Collective serving client's letterpress needs, it is also an educational resource hosting workshops and a collaborative space where artists from all over the world are involved and spotlighted through collab print projects, apprenticeships.
Collaborators & Partners
Our collaboration projects are designed to spotlight the work of artists, designers, and creative professionals through print. By combining their vision with the studio's printing capabilities, we create pieces that celebrate both the artwork and the process behind bringing it to life.
Click on an image below to learn more about each collaborator, view their work, and explore the project we produced together.
