CREAM Design and Print is a Tucson-based print shop and design studio that works with small business owners, musicians, artists, and individuals to bring your ideas into reality.

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🇲🇽👐🏽💋Is it Frida Friday yet? Super sick #friducha design by @owlcaz 🦌 #fridakahlo #tucsonart #frida #tucsonprintshop #localartist
#Repost @fashiontucson 🙌🏽 ・・・ Anyone can start a business or brand, but their ethos determines it's fate. From the moment I walked into CREAM, I knew something special was happening. Nick, the lead printer, and Spencer, the production artist, were warm and welcoming. It was clear that they not only love what they do but they enjoy where they’re doing it. Once I spoke to the owners, Patrick and Marissa, it all made sense. “Having it not be about us,” Marissa explained, “and having us give control to people who can do their jobs better than we can do it and hiring people who are better than we are at what they do is really exciting.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Marissa’s managerial experience and philosophy was cultivated as a high school science teacher. Patrick, on the other hand, developed his creative and entrepreneurial skills while running his previous clothing brand, Carne and Queso. Influenced by punk and 90’s surfing brands, his designs and attention to detail stood out; people wanted to hire him. “I got more and more people asking,” Patrick said, “so I eventually stopped turning them down and figured out how to turn it into a business and how to make it sustainable.” Thus, CREAM was born. One thing Patrick made clear is that ego is the enemy of any small business. “I had a lot of other people help,” he emphasized. Having a strong organizational system in place, where everyone feels confident in their roles, has allowed this 2 year old company to blossom and connect with the community. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ CREAM embraces educational outreach and collaboration. “Doing the Tucson Museum of Art,” Patrick said beaming, “was one of my favorites. Whenever you’re printing its entertainment for people to watch, but it’s also a workshop experience where we are teaching people how to print.” Patrick loves engaging with people, especially working with local visual artists and musicians to help them express their aesthetic and grow their brand. “I am not musically inclined,” he said laughing. “That’s something I have always been envious of. I can’t tour around and be a graphic designer.” Patrick might not be able to go on tour but CREAM plays locally, live-printing, at least
📚🌞Summer Reading for Grown-ups! @this_is_tucson teamed up with @pimacountylibrary to create a Tucson-inspired summer reading challenge. Look out for their event at @exoroastco 8/19 & bring your #thisistucsonbookchallenge tracker - first 50 nab a free tote bag. Designed by Chiara Bautista. 🌵☕️ 📖 #thisistucson #pimacountylibrary #bookmans #antigonebooks #mostlybooks
☔️🤟🏽🌵Need more monsoon in your life? We’re printing these 2 designs LIVE on Sat 8/18 at @itsourbar BYO or on a white or grey shirt. 🐕 Keep your 👀 for more info and some super special surprises! #squeegeesandcream #monsoonsurf #monsoonsurfclub #tucson
👏🏽⚡️🍺Congrats to @ten55brewing on their downtown opening Sat 8/11! 🎉Beers, brats, and new shirts for the occasion, designed by @saywellsdesign 🌨 & printed by CREAM. #frühschoppen #tucson #ten55 #downtowntucson
🔄 Regram from @classicrockcouture - we printed these rad tees modeled by @maestra_omayah 📷 @chrischeney 🎨@desertdeer
🙌🏽 New @pueblovida bandanas hand-printed with 🌱soy ink - available in their taproom & online.🍺 #handprinted #soyink #bandana #tucson
Shirts for @cementshoesaz - 👀 their upcoming shows in PHX/LA/@piratevip on their IG 📀 #punkrockwithfeelings #poppunkfest
🌲🚣🏼‍♂️🏕 Know a young explorer who needs a tee? @whyilovewhereilive has you covered with these! 🌧🐿🌵
💥We are back from Summer Vacation and pumped to start printing again! 💥 Showing off some new shirts for Our Family Services - whose mission is to eliminate homelessness and strengthen our community. 👏🏽
🐬🔫🏝Monsoon Surf capsule collection is closing FRIDAY at noon 🚀⏳⚔️ #monsoonsurf #tucsonsummerfunclub #monsoonsurfclub
🤙🏾🌊🏄🏾‍♀️[Insert surfer slang here]🤔🦈👙 #monsoonsurfclub #tucsonsummerfunclub #heatwave #creamforever