Our Story

Built in LA.
For the Next
Generation of Design.

GK Print began with a conviction: that design education was too academic, too detached from industry, and too slow to evolve. We set out to change that.

Our Mission

Develop Designers
the Industry
Actually Hires.

We believe that design education should be indistinguishable from professional practice. Every project brief, every critique session, every technical exercise at GK Print mirrors the realities of working in a studio, agency, or in-house creative team.

Our graduates don't need a year of "real world adjustment" — they enter the industry speaking the same language as the creative directors who hire them.

2400+
Students Trained
94%
Career Placement
8
Expert Programs
6
Active Instructors
Our Journey

Eight Years of
Craft and Conviction.

GK Print Founded

Alexandra Chen and two colleagues launch GK Print in a shared studio space on Industrial Street, DTLA. First cohort: 12 students, one course — Foundations of Graphic Design.

Typography & Illustrator Programs Launch

Marcus Rivera joins as Typography faculty. Within three months, the Typography Mastery course has a waitlist. Adobe Illustrator Pro follows in Q3, designed for intermediate designers.

Pivot to Hybrid Education

GK Print leads the shift to hybrid live/async learning, maintaining critique quality while expanding access. Enrollment triples as students join from across California and beyond.

Brand Identity Program Debuts

The flagship 16-week Brand Identity Design course launches under Alexandra Chen's direction. It quickly becomes GK Print's most prestigious and oversubscribed program.

Print Production & Motion Added

Priya Sharma joins from Landor to lead Print Production. Motion Graphics launches under David Nakamura. GK Print now covers the full design production lifecycle.

1,000th Student Milestone

GK Print celebrates its 1,000th program graduate. Alumni now working at Pentagram, IDEO, Apple, Google, and dozens of independent studios.

New Studio — Industrial Street

GK Print opens a purpose-built 4,000 sq ft creative studio at 1855 Industrial Street, featuring critique rooms, a print lab, and collaboration spaces for live cohort sessions.

Spring 2026 — Open Enrollment

Eight programs. Six expert instructors. 2,400+ alumni. GK Print opens enrollment for its most expansive academic year to date — with new UI/UX and advanced motion cohorts.

What We Stand For

Three Principles.
Every Decision.

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Practice Over Theory

Every concept is taught through making. Our curriculum is built on doing — real briefs, real critique, real deliverables. Theory only earns its place when it serves craft.

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Critique as Culture

In professional studios, work is seen, questioned, and strengthened through rigorous conversation. GK Print embeds this culture from day one — critique is not optional, it is essential.

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Access & Inclusion

Great design talent is not concentrated in one place or background. We actively recruit diverse cohorts and offer flexible scheduling to make professional-grade education genuinely accessible.

Find Us

In the Heart of
Downtown LA's
Creative District.

Our 4,000 sq ft studio is located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles — walking distance from galleries, print shops, and the creative community we're part of.

Studio Address

1855 Industrial St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States

Get in Touch

+1 213-627-8821
hello@gkprinthouse.com

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GK Print studio exterior, 1855 Industrial St, Los Angeles
GK Print Studio
1855 Industrial St · Arts District · DTLA
Open Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm

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