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Bozz Prints is a creative powerhouse founded by John Bosley (Bozz) in Des Moines, IA back in 2015. Specializing in prints, posters, and shirts, John grew Bozz Prints from it’s humble beginnings in his basement, to a full blown brick and mortar shop in West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction. Inspired by a love of travel, architecture, and the scenery that surrounds us, John is all about making timeless designs to honor the places and landmarks we all know and love.
Bozz is always up for cool freelancing and design opportunities. If you'd like to work together, shoot me an email at info@bozzprints.com and we'll talk. It's also a great place to reach me if you have a question about something or want to discuss the latest Star Wars spoiler.
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Wholesale: If you're interested in carrying Bozz Prints or Shirts in your shop, please drop John a line at info@bozzprints.com
Who makes all this stuff?
Everything is 100% designed and illustrated by me (John) in my Des Moines-based studio. I screen print all of my poster designs by hand on a vacuum press I built with my Dad, and I have friends that print all of my shirts here in DSM. My small prints and mugs are also made locally using USA made materials as often as possible. I'm a real one-man-band, as they say.
Okay, so why "Bozz"?
That's an easy one. My last name is Bosley and it's been my nickname for as long as I can remember. I've always signed my art with it and it seemed like the right thing to name the company once I got started. I go by both John and Bozz, so feel free to call me either.
How'd you get started?
After graduating with a Fine Arts degree from Iowa State University, I bounced around a bunch of boring/non-art jobs until ultimately becoming the lead designer at Raygun back in 2009. It was during my time at Raygun that I learned everything I know about screen printing and how to design goods for commerce (an incredibly useful skill!). I loved working there and came up with a ton of best-selling designs while I was at it, but I was really itching to do my own thing and spread my illustration wings a bit more. Thus, Bozz Prints was born. I soon decided to quit my steady job of nearly six years (scary feelings!) and haven't looked back since. Fun fact: My BFA was with an emphasis on Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking. Ironically I only ever took one actual printmaking class in college and it wasn't even screen printing. Crazy, right?!
What's your creative process?
Whenever I get an idea for a design, I usually start researching and sketching to figure out the look I'm going for. This part usually takes the longest. Once an idea/sketch is settled on, I'll start drawing the final art using Adobe Photoshop on my Cintiq graphics tablet. From there I'll export my art into black layers that can be turned into films which are "burned" on to screens. I then screen print the design onto precut paper stock using colors that I mix by hand. Each print is placed on the drying rack and I repeat this process for each color until the print run is complete. I know I'm making screen printing sound a lot simpler than it actually is but hopefully you get the picture. With the poster printing, I'll occasionally outsource my larger jobs and client work to a great screen printing shop in KC by the name of Vahalla Studios. All in all, most of my designs are made from start to finish in about 1-2 weeks depending on the complexity.
Okay, so WHY do you make all this stuff?
I just love creating designs based on well known places, landmarks, and streetscapes. I started making Des Moines designs first and then I gradually expanded into other cities as I grew. Traveling to new places has always been my biggest source of inspiration and my goal is to make a print/design for every city and state on the map. Simply put, these "travel" posters are my small way of paying homage to the great geographical and architectural history that surrounds us. Combine all that with my love of illustrating, printmaking, and design and you've got a pretty good understanding of what gets me out of bed every day.
Do you accept commissions?
Definitely! I'm always up for cool freelancing and design opportunities depending on my schedule. Email me at info@bozzprints.com and let's collaborate!
How does your shipping work?
Orders are sent out 3-4 times a week and everything is shipped via USPS Priority from our shop in Des Moines. Posters come rolled in sturdy kraft tubes, small prints ship flat (or rolled when shipped with posters), shirts ship in durable poly-mailers, mugs get wrapped and boxed, AND postcards come in small stay-flat mailers. Tracking numbers are sent with each order and if something accidentally breaks or bends we'll happy to replace it.
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Frequently asked questions regarding payments
How does Bozz Prints handle late or missed payments?
You agree to pay all amounts owed to us for the products that you purchase through the Services, in accordance with any payment-related terms, policies or other written or electronic agreement we notify you of through the Services or the purchase process. We may require you to maintain valid credit card or other payment account information with us in order to purchase products through the Services, and if so, you hereby authorize us to charge your credit card or other payment account for any purchases you make through the Services.
What is Bozz Prints's return and refund policy?
Returns and exchanges are no problem. Just email us at info@bozzprints.com and we'll get you taken care of you.
Returns are okay as long as it's within 30 days of purchase, and the item is still in unused / unworn / mint condition. Email info@bozzprints.com for details.
Returns and exchanges can be processed in the store or online.
Refunds usually take 5-7 days to return to customer's account.
How does Bozz Prints handle payment disputes?
Orders are not released until payments are cleared. Any failure to maintain valid, up-to-date payment information with us or to keep your payments current will constitute a material breach of these terms, for which we may suspend or terminate your access to the Services immediately without notice. Interest will be charged on all unpaid delinquent amounts at the rate of 1.5% per month or the highest rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lesser. You agree to reimburse us for all collection agency fees, attorneys’ fees and other costs we may incur to collect delinquent amounts you owe to us.
What is Bozz Prints's policy on promo codes and multiple discounts?
Some exclusions may apply to all discounts, promotions, and sales. We do not allow multiple discounts to be applied to any order, including sale items.
