Systems and methods applying a design on a medium

A method for applying a design on a medium, the method comprising:

• affixing a printing plate comprising a design to be applied on a medium to a letterpress assembly in an open configuration, the letterpress assembly comprising a first surface and a second surface;
• positioning the medium on the first surface;
• applying ink to the printing plate;
• reconfiguring the letterpress assembly from the open configuration to a closed configuration by approximating the first surface with the second surface;
• and
• exerting a compressive force on the letterpress assembly using a roller assembly to compress the printing plate against the medium, thereby applying the design on the medium.

A system for applying a design on a medium, the system comprising:

• means for receiving a printing plate;
• means for receiving a medium;
• means for guiding the positioning of the medium on the means for receiving a medium so as to apply a design from the printing plate at a desired location on the medium;
• and
• means for rollably exerting a compressive force on the means for receiving a printing plate against the means for receiving a medium.