This post is part of our ongoing series about the key elements related to the Machineable Presorted Addressed Admail product. Today, we’re going to talk about opacity. This is an important concept, as the amount of interior content that can be seen through an envelope can impede a piece’s machineability.
Back in April of this year, we thought it would be fun to do a custom cut die cut in the shape of a bagpiper. It fit well with our Scottish “Highland” brand and it also demonstrated the somewhat unique aspect of custom die cut postcards. Later, we also had the opportunity to do a similar card for the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. In this post, we’ll look at both the design process and success of these cards!
Typography is one of the most fundamental elements of design (modern or otherwise). Unfortunately, it is also one of the most overlooked elements. This article is prepared as a sort of primer on the very basic things you can potentially do to improve typography and avoid some basic blunders that could have a detrimental effect on your mailers.
There are a lot of things that go into the design and development of a direct marketing piece, not the least of which is the stock on which it is printed. In this article, we will look at some of the things that you will want to consider when selecting the stock for your next project.
There is a lot of discussion out there about brand these days, and there is no doubt that it’s an important part of any direct marketing project. But how far does branding reach? In this article we will look at some aspects that many not normally be considered in relationship between your direct mail and your brand.