Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Printing Solutions in Milwaukee
Bay View Printing Co is a design studio and historic letterpress print shop rooted in collaboration and community. Our approach to design is strategic, honest, and artistic, beginning with listening to each client's unique story. As a 105-year-old letterpress print shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we combine tradition with innovation to create custom wedding invitations, stationery, and printed materials that reflect our clients' visions. We are woman-owned and solar-powered, committed to using design as a force for good by supporting underserved populations through every project. Our team specializes in transforming abstract ideas into tangible, high-quality printed pieces while maintaining a personalized, collaborative process.We offer educational classes to share our craft and host print parties for social engagement. Sustainability is central to our mission, with 1% of revenue donated to the 1% for the Planet network. Our physical shop at 2702 S. Howell Ave. serves as both a creative hub and community space, operating Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with weekend appointments available. We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and creating meaningful connections through the art of print.
Services
Wedding Invitations
Custom Stationery
Design Services
Letterpress Printing
Print Classes
Art Prints
Personalized Gifts
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- Woman-owned and solar-powered operations
- 105-year legacy of letterpress printing expertise
- Supports underserved populations through every project
- Personalized collaborative design process
- Sustainable practices with 1% for the Planet commitment
What people say
Unique experience
Personalized stationery
Professional and responsive
Highest quality product
Made our vision reality
Services
Wedding Invitations
We create bespoke wedding invitations that tell your unique love story through historic letterpress techniques. Our collaborative process ensures every detail reflects your vision, from save-the-dates to thank-you cards. Clients receive personalized design consultations and unlimited revisions until perfection is achieved.
Letterpress Printing
Our century-old letterpress equipment produces tactile, high-quality prints with exceptional craftsmanship. We combine vintage wood type with modern design sensibilities to create stationery, business cards, and art prints that stand out through texture and depth.
Design Services
We offer comprehensive design solutions from concept to final print, specializing in brand identity and paper goods. Our team works closely with clients to develop cohesive visual narratives that maintain consistency across all printed materials and digital assets.
Print Classes
Our educational programs teach letterpress techniques to both individuals and groups. Participants learn hands-on printing with historic equipment while enjoying social experiences like office team-building print parties and public craft workshops.
Personalized Gifts
We create unique, custom-printed gifts including sarcastic greeting cards, equality-themed art prints, and pet portraits. Each item combines artistic design with meaningful personalization to produce memorable keepsakes and special occasion gifts.
People
Ashley
Owner
Ashley leads Bay View Printing Co with a commitment to community-driven design. She combines historic letterpress expertise with modern sustainability practices, ensuring every project supports social good while maintaining artistic integrity through personalized client collaboration.
Danielle
Lead Designer
Danielle specializes in transforming client visions into tangible designs. Her expertise in collaborative design processes ensures each project reflects the client's unique story while maintaining technical excellence in letterpress printing and artistic presentation.
Questions
What printing techniques do you use?
We specialize in historic letterpress printing using century-old equipment combined with modern design techniques for tactile, high-quality results.
Do you offer custom design services?
Yes, we provide full custom design services with unlimited revisions, focusing on collaborative development of wedding invitations and stationery that reflect your unique story.
Are you environmentally conscious?
We operate a solar-powered facility and donate 1% of revenue to environmental causes through the 1% for the Planet network.
What's your turnaround time?
Standard projects take 4-6 weeks, with rush options available. Wedding stationery timelines are customized based on your specific event date.
Do you offer payment plans?
We provide flexible payment options including installments for larger projects like wedding stationery packages.
Can we visit your shop?
Our Milwaukee shop is open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM, with weekend appointments available for consultations and product pick-up.
