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BROWSE
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth)
3.5 in × 1.5 in
Page Count
–
Paper Stock
Uncoated coverstock
Number of Colors
3 spot inks
Varnishes
–
Binding
–
Typography
Helvetice Neue Family
With an uncertain real estate future, Amy McAdams designed her business cards and identity materials with flexibility in mind (and need).
When designing my new identity system, I decided to go with a generic card portion (with name and graphics only) paired with a an address/info label. My reasoning? I didn’t know if I’d be moving offices in the near future and I didn’t want to pay for letterpress cards to be re-printed. So, my task was to make the label multi-purpose: it attaches to multiple items, from letterheads to exterior envelopes.
I also wanted a slight handmade feel for some of my extra pieces, like note cards and client thank yous. For these (and, for additional graphics on envelopes and CD labels), I purchased a set of stamps that could be used together or separately to further the brand. I’ve found that the use of stamps has been a cost-effective addition to my other printed pieces. It’s cut significantly down on cost and allows me to add my own imperfect touches to each piece that leaves my studio.
I think a nice balance has been reached between the items that are set in paper, and those that are open to change and human interaction.
This post was published in the original layout of FPO so all images are smaller. Project descriptions as well as production lessons are quoted in the main content area.
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Bryony
Bryony Gomez-Palacio
Editor of FPO and co-founder of UnderConsideration LLC.
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Date Published
August 20, 2010
Filed Under
Business Cards
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UnderConsideration is a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content while taking on limited client work. Run by Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit in Bloomington, IN. More…
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Brand New / Displaying opinions and focusing solely on corporate and brand identity work.
Art of the Menu / Cataloguing the underrated creativity of menus from around the world.
Quipsologies / Chronicling the most curious, creative, and notable projects, stories, and events of the graphic design industry on a daily basis.
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Flaunt: Designing effective, compelling and memorable portfolios of creative work.
Brand New Conference videos / Individual, downloadable videos of every presentation since 2010.
Prints / A variety of posters, the majority from our AIforGA series.
Other / Various one-off products.
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Brand Nieuwe Conference / Ditto but in Amsterdam.
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