{"id":14175,"date":"2020-11-19T13:26:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T13:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/?p=14175"},"modified":"2020-11-19T13:26:54","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T13:26:54","slug":"design-feature-storiarts-eddm-postcards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/design-feature-storiarts-eddm-postcards\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Feature; StoriArts EDDM\u00ae Postcards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our in-house graphic design Kelly created a custom <a href=\"\/every-door-direct-mail-postcards\">EDDM\u00ae postcard<\/a> for StoriArts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About StoriArts:<\/strong> Storiarts exists to spread the love of great literature, bringing you tangible reminders of your favorite books, poems, and stories. They create&nbsp;beautiful literary scarves, writing gloves, literary tees, and totes with your favorite authors and their works.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"mb-3\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/storiarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/storiarts.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-3\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/storiarts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/storiarts\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Background<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/storiarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">StoriArts<\/a> was looking to create Valentine&#8217;s Day-themed promotional mailers. They provided their logo in several formats and had a database of professional photographs to select from. The written content was minimal, instead, they chose to focus on the excellent product photography and the call to action.<\/p>\n<h2>Design Process<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding that they already have strong branding in place, I visited their website and social media pages to understand their design tendencies better. I selected similar fonts and colors (with a Valentine&#8217;s Day spin) and chose photographs that worked with the holiday theme, either in color or in content.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14185 size-full\" title=\"EDDM\u00ae Design - Front\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-front.jpg\" alt=\"EDDM\u00ae postcard desogn\" width=\"940\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-front.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-front-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-front-768x308.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The layout for the back came together pretty quickly. I chose a sizeable asymmetrical grid to showcase their products and included their call to action as well as a coupon code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14186 size-full\" title=\"EDDM\u00ae Postcard Design - Back\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-back.jpg\" alt=\"The back EDDM\u00ae design for StoriArts postcard\" width=\"940\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-back.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-back-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-back-768x308.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is relatively large, as the mailer&#8217;s goal is to drive recipients to the website to take advantage of the limited time offer. Initially, I incorporated a lot of white space, thinking the photos brought enough visual interest to the page.<\/p>\n<p>As I worked through it, the addition of color blocks made the whole design feel more cohesive and \u201ccozy,\u201d which I thought seemed appropriate for both the product and the overall mood. We opted to use one central image for the front, including a large logo, their slogan, and an abbreviated call to action.<\/p>\n<p>We were sure to have their contact info and some information about what they offer, but the heart of this piece is their product photography. Their photos&#8217; ability to tell a story make this piece jump out at you without the addition of a ton of text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14189 size-full\" title=\"StoriArts Every Door Direct Mail Postcard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-postcards-final.jpg\" alt=\"The final EDDM\u00ae Postcard design for StoriArts. \" width=\"940\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-postcards-final.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-postcards-final-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-eddm-postcards-final-768x308.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you need help with a custom design or rebranding, our design is ready to help you and your business.&nbsp; Get started by completing our <a href=\"\/resources\/design-services\">design online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Every Door Direct Mail\u00ae?<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s an easy, and affordable postcard marketing campaign that lets you send target advertisements to specific neighborhoods or zip codes. <span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">If you are interested in Every Door Direct Mail\u00ae, please take a look at the following blogs:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Helpful EDDM\u00ae Resources:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"mb-3\"><a href=\"\/every-door-direct-mail-postcards#download\">Free EDDM\u00ae User Guide:<\/a><br \/>\nEverything you need to ensure a successful Every Door Direct Mail\u00ae Marketing Campaign is packed into a Free 15-page PDF.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-3\"><a href=\"\/blog\/complete-eddm-marketing-checklist\/\">The Complete EDDM\u00ae Marketing Checklist:<\/a><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll discuss everything from designing the EDDM\u00ae postcard, official guidelines, marketing tips, and measuring and tracking the results.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IWUChcZsjHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EDDM\u00ae Mapping Tool Tutorial:<\/a><br \/>\nOur EDDM\u00ae Mapping Tutorial walks you through the entire process of choosing certified USPS\u00ae mailing routes and zip codes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9444 size-full\" title=\"Design Feature; StoriArts EDDM\u00ae Postcards\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primoprint.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/storiarts-pin.jpg\" alt=\"Our in-house graphic design Kelly created a custom EDDM\u00ae postcard for StoriArts. 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