We jump behind the scenes of a slightly nostalgic, wonderfully tactile and uniquely analogue process of something called Risograph printing. From very humble and mundane beginnings to a countercultural tool, if you haven’t heard of Risograph printing, you are in for a real treat. We delve into some juicy details in this one, and we completely print nerd out with the Risograph champion Ashley Ronning. Ashley opens her mind into all things riso, from the origin story, zine culture, serendipitous registration, how the technology flows into her illustration style and beyond.

 

 

Ashley Ronning

@ashleyronning

ashleyronning.com

@heliopress

helio-press.com

 

 

Links

Lamington Drive

Riso Kagaku

Risograph Printing

Jessie Adams

 

 

Quotes

“I draw the way that I think I see the world and that ended up being my style."

 

"Being able to do everything myself is so valuable."

 

"I got a zine cover Risograph printed and was in love, I think it was maybe 6 months after that I had my own machine and I haven’t stopped."

 

"Risograph printing is basically like a cross between photocopying and screenprinting."

 

 

Original Theme Music

by Devin Luke - devinlukemusic.com

 

 

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