Designers' Stationery
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Good idea, poorly executed
This book should have been a useful and interesting resource, but its function is seriously undermined by the hideous visual design. Instead of presenting the designers' stationery on a neutral background so that it can be clearly seen and appreciated, the book's designer(s) fill the space around and behind the examples with bright colors and shapes, blown up logos, and other distracting clutter. No shadows, borders, or other delineating marks are used to distinguish the stationery from the background, making it difficult at times to even pick out what parts of the page are examples and what are just background "flourishes."
I recommend that instead of this book, people interested in designers' stationery and other self-promotional work look to design magazines like Step, Print, and Communication Arts for their annual reviews of the best in this and other design areas.
2006-08-22
(USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 2
A different perspective to books on stationery.
As a designer that purchases more design books than what he needs (or has time to read), it is suffice to say that I have purchased many books on letterheads, business cards, etc. In these books, you see how design companies created letterheads and business cards for their clients.
And there are good books out there but have you ever wondered what the letterheads and business cards for design agencies/firms look like?
What "Designers' Stationery: How designers and design companies present themselves to the world" does is just that.
When I first saw this book, I just had to purchase it because there is nothing like it out in the market. Every book is again about the designer's clients and this book shows you the innovative letterheads, envelopes and business cards created by these companies.
I would have given this a five star rating but one thing that I didn't see that is important to me when buying books on stationary is the paper stock these design companies used to print their stationery on. Sure, it's nice to see special features listed but for most books on stationery, it's useful and nice to know the paperstock used.
If you don't mind spending [money] to checking out how international design companies putting some flare into their stationery, check this book out. You really see some innovative ways they are able to attract attention. It might even make you want to redo your own stationery. Check it out!
2002-08-12
(California) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 4
where to get nice designer journal, book or stationery online?
Nov 11, 2006 by evie77 | Posted in Fashion & Accessories
It's not really designer, but check out www.verabradley.com.
*~headstrong~* | Nov 11, 2006
i m graphic designer and and locating parties who want to design and print his products and office stationery?
May 10, 2006 by mattiqe09 | Posted in Calgary
Perhaps revising the question so it reads better and has more information would help to get a response.
The Grand Inquisitor | May 10, 2006
How do I start my own line of stationery?
May 05, 2008 by ruby2sday | Posted in Other - Advertising & Marketing
I'm a graphic designer and I enjoy designing cards, invitations/announcements, cute characters, patterns, logos etc. How do I find a company to sell my stuff?
The best way to sell your cards wholesale may be to put together a portfolio and take your samples to some local or regional stores to ask them to order cards for resale in their stores. Don't be afraid to approach gift or stationery stores, including those which specialize in greeting cards, invitations, and announcements.
Do you have a website, or an eBay store? If your graphic design experience lends itself to a fun and original website or online store, this may be the best way to become a retailer from the comfort of your own home! Be sure to offer volume discounts for anybody who wants to buy in bulk... and of course make sure you use lots of key words within the text on your website/store, so people looking for cards, invitations, etc., will find you. [I'm wishing I had a graphic design background myself! :o)]
Another thought is that you may want to select a specific, potentially lucrative market (example: wedding invitations, or birth announcements) and focus your efforts on that market - - sign up for a vendor booth at your local bridal shows, or market through local hospitals' gift shops. You can always expand your product line later if you like.
I hope that gives you a few good ideas to start with - - best of luck!
Terry B | May 05, 2008
freelance graphic designer, how can I get an affordable and Professional Website?
Apr 21, 2008 by romasuave1 | Posted in Drawing & Illustration
I'd like to have a website designed, it will include ony several pages, my portfolio (before and after retouching), logo and stationery design, contact info and a link to my paypal account (maybe a hit counter as well). Where can I find an affordable web design, how much will it cost and what do I need to get started...(Already registered a domain name.
Thanks
you can create your own on msn office live
nina | Apr 21, 2008
Starting a stationery design business?
Jul 07, 2008 by Kiki F. | Posted in Small Business
I'm already a designer but lack the business skill set to really succeed. I'd like to start a stationery design business, but am not sure how to really get it off the ground and organize myself.
You need a business plan and model. How you intend to compete, a marketing plan etc....
Use this basic checklist to make sure all the important steps are taken before you launch your new venture. This business checklist will make sure that you cross all your t's and dot all your i's before your business launch.
Steps to Starting a Business -
http://www.developer-resource.com/starting-a-business.htm
Other sites you might find helpful are:
SBA - http://www.sba.gov/
SCORE - http://www.score.org
Small Business Resource - http://www.small-business-software.net
Business Link - http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
Goodluck!
Dan Roberts | Jul 08, 2008
You'll also find a furniture space with Vitra pieces and flea-market finds, Annick Goutal perfumery, beautiful coloured paper in the stationery corner,
Drawing a crowd to The French Stationery Co. display were the Tampominos rubber stamp sets for youngsters 3–5 years old. There are several different