Custom Design + Stationery Studio
Centennial Press + Design is my custom design studio born out of where beauty has led me. Beauty imbues itself in all facets of my life: faith, marriage, motherhood, friendship, gardening … not least of which is my most recent artistic endeavor, custom wedding stationery. I truly believe design speaks to everyone, but when it involves the most important day in a couple’s life, it doesn’t speak … it SINGS!
I am a former art director of over 10 years from one of Milwaukee’s most acclaimed design agencies. My experience spans nearly 19 years in the industry, and my expertise runs deep when it comes to print techniques. In 2008, I took a step back from design to stay home full-time after the daughter my husband and I recently adopted, underwent heart surgery. I soon found myself teaming up with a local event planner to offer custom wedding stationery as an optional service.
I especially appreciate working with typography, textures, and embellishments, experimenting with paper, understanding how different print techniques respond differently to particular materials, using that knowledge to my advantage and to the advantage of the design. I love figuring out how to make each of these elements work in harmony … to create something beautiful and memorable. That’s what I love most. Creating beauty and leaving it behind.
Whether creating a custom monogram or scouring the Web for vintage ribbon, indulging in letterpress or printing invitations myself using my 1980s-era Japanese Gocco press, I commit myself to going all out in the name of doing exactly what’s right for each couple. In that same vein, I adapt my style to match the affinities of my clients, allowing for a diversity of motifs ranging from classic to couture. The result is a thoughtful creation characteristic of each couple’s unique personality.
It’s such an honor to contribute, in whatever humble way I can, to the most important day in the lives of my clients. To play a role in their marriage, I truly can’t think of anything more fulfilling, or more beautiful, than that.
– Deb Nevsimal, CP+D Proprietress
