Business Details
19 Years
experience
Custom Screen Printing & Live Printing Events in Boston
Founded in 2007, AntiDesigns is a Boston-based artist-centric print shop specializing in custom screen printing and live event activations. Our team, led by self-taught printmaker Jay LaCouture, has built a reputation for creating high-quality custom apparel, posters, and art prints for clients across the United States. With over 15 years of experience, we have evolved from a local print studio to a nationally recognized service provider, partnering with major brands and institutions for both product creation and immersive live printing experiences. Our expertise spans live on-site screen printing at festivals and corporate events, heat press customization, and production of limited-edition art prints on premium materials like French Paper.Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 100 Company to Watch, we maintain a commitment to innovation while serving diverse clients ranging from independent artists to Fortune 500 companies. Our physical studio in South Boston's Distillery building serves as both production hub and creative space for community engagement initiatives like our Test Print Tuesday program.
Services
Live Screen Printing
Heat Press Printing
Custom T-shirts
Poster Printing
Tote Bags
Bandanas
Jacket Printing
Art Prints
Event Merchandise
Custom Apparel
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of screen printing expertise since 2007
- Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as Top 100 Company to Watch
- Specialize in live event printing at festivals and corporate events
- Offer both screen printing and heat press customization options
- Partnered with major brands like Speedball Art and Harvard University
Services
Live Screen Printing
Our live screen printing service brings the print shop experience to your event with on-site production of custom apparel and merchandise. Using professional equipment and water-based inks, we create high-quality prints at festivals, corporate events, and private parties across the Northeast. Clients benefit from immediate product customization and interactive brand engagement opportunities.
Heat Press Printing
Complementing our screen printing capabilities, our heat press service offers quick turnaround for smaller orders and complex designs. This method works well for specialty items and detailed graphics requiring precise color reproduction. Clients receive durable, high-quality prints on various apparel items and promotional products.
Custom Apparel Printing
We specialize in custom printing for t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts from premium brands like Bella+Canvas and American Apparel. Offering both screen printing and heat press options, we accommodate orders of all sizes with customization for events, businesses, and individual artists. Our services include garment sourcing and bulk order fulfillment.
Poster Printing
Our poster printing service produces high-quality screen prints on premium French Paper stock in standard and custom sizes. Ideal for artists, galleries, and event promoters, this service maintains exact color specifications and offers archival-quality results. We handle both single prints and production runs with various paper options.
Event Merchandise
We create custom merchandise for events including tote bags, bandanas, and jackets with fast turnaround times. Our services cover design consultation, production, and fulfillment for festivals, conferences, and marketing campaigns. Clients receive durable, eye-catching promotional items that align with their brand identity.
People
Jay LaCouture
Founder & Lead Printmaker
Self-taught artist and printmaker with 15+ years experience in screen printing. Founded AntiDesigns in 2007, transforming it from a local studio to nationally recognized print service. Specializes in live event printing and custom design solutions.
Questions
What types of printing services do you offer?
We offer live screen printing, heat press printing, custom apparel printing, poster printing, and event merchandise production with both on-site and studio options.
Can you handle large quantity orders?
Yes, we accommodate orders of all sizes from single prints to bulk production runs with professional quality control and timely delivery.
Do you provide design assistance?
We offer design consultation services to help develop concepts for custom prints, ensuring optimal print quality and visual impact for your specific needs.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Boston, we serve clients throughout the Northeast and nationwide with both on-site event services and shipped print products.
What materials do you print on?
We print on apparel (t-shirts, hoodies), paper (posters, art prints), tote bags, bandanas, jackets, and various promotional items using water-based inks.
How do I get a quote for printing services?
Contact us via phone or email with your project details and we'll provide a customized quote based on your specific printing requirements.
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