Monday, February 21, 2011

Think Stationery Sets and Envelope Sizes, Etc.

Some stationery ideas from graphic design books/designers.
Think about how you wish to present your logo in the various formats.












sta·tion·er·y/ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[stey-shuh-ner-ee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. writing paper.
2. writing materials, as pens, pencils, paper, and envelopes.

This is where we start this week. How will you begin to apply your mark/logo to the envelope, business card, one-sheet paper, stickers, etc.

You might want to bring in additional elements to add texture or color nuance.
Think about paper, ink, process color, foil stamping, die cuts, etc.




Letterhead stationery and second sheet 8.5 x 11
Business Cards (these sizes can certainly vary according to your client and design concept. Standard business cards are usually 2 x 3.5

A2 envelope 4.37 x 5.75
A6 envelope 4.75 x 6.5
A7 envelope 5.25 x 7. 25
#10 envelope 4.12 x 9.5

#10 Business Envelope 9 x 12
Presentation Folders 11 x 14 (various sizes)

A few other printed/web materials to be considered:
Rack Cards
Post Cards
Stickers
Rubber Stamps
Handmade Books
Stamps
Billboards and outdoor advertising
Train/Bus interior print
Subway station print kiosk
Bus Kiosk
Outdoor Phone Poll Banners
Trade Show & Pavilion Decorations
Brochures
Catalogs
Pop Out/ 3D Relief
Sales receipts
Shopping Bags
Wrapping Paper
Take Out Boxes
Tshirts
Hats
Uniforms
Vehicle Graphics
Bus/Car Wraps
Projection Graphics
Interior/Exterior Signage
Napkins
Hang Tags
In-store promotional material (SALE,MarkDowns,etc.)
Promotional giveaways and contest materials
Menus
Table Easels
Websites & E-Catalogs
Web Ads online
Photography
Direct Mail pieces

Printing techniques to consider:
Die cuts
letterpress
watermark
embossing/debossing
thermal and wax transfer
Offset
Digital
inkjet
woodcut
linoleum
Foil application
Screen Printing

1 comment:

  1. Like the idea of envelopes size..I will keep it in mind and adjust the size of Gift Card envelopes according to the gift card.

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