About
We teach cards like editors teach stories.
SolidNote Studio began as a small stationery practice focused on clarity and composition. As we refined our systems—type scale, paper selection, finishing workflows—friends asked for guidance. Our courses grew from these documented, repeatable methods.
Mission
Empower crafters to design and build cards that look intentional, print cleanly, and feel memorable in hand—without expensive machinery or wasteful trial‑and‑error.
Values
- Rigor over trend: Principles outlast fads.
- Respect for materials: Safe usage and minimal waste.
- Clarity first: Every decision serves readability and purpose.
Approach
We structure classes as modular systems: plan, test, build, finish. Each module includes studio notes, checklists, and print‑ready templates.
The team
Avery Lane — Creative Director
Editorial designer turned stationer, Avery builds the type systems and grid structures behind our courses. She reviews every syllabus for clarity and pacing.
Milan Chen — Production Lead
Milan oversees material testing and finishing workflows—foil, emboss, edge treatments—authoring the safety and quality notes we teach.
Riley Hart — Instructor
Riley leads our live cohorts and workshop Q&A, specializing in beginner ramps and accessible tool choices.