Paper Inspiration

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Lucky 13 Card Kit

Posted On June 4, 2013, in Marketing Collateral, Paper Inspiration

The year 2013 inspired many novel ways of looking on the bright side of the number 13, and this...

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KC Dentalworks Identity

Posted On May 30, 2013, in Business Cards / Identity, Paper Inspiration

Talk about a design challenge! Here’s one for you: make going to the dentist fun. Seriously … not even...

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Leo Burnett 77+ Anniversary Invite

Posted On May 20, 2013, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

You’d expect something decidedly original from a name so famous for creative advertising and communications. But this invitation, celebrating...

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“Tommy" Paperkut Business Card

Posted On April 18, 2013, in Business Cards / Identity, Paper Inspiration

Here’s one designer who’d very much like you to bend and fold his business card. In the process of...

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The Incredible Treasure Hunt

Posted On April 18, 2013, in Paper Inspiration, Publications

Symposium. The word conjures up a very serious (very stuffy) atmosphere. But this event became a treasure hunt thanks...

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Auction Napa Valley Invitation

Posted On April 15, 2013, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

A vibrant green and orange cover stock (Esse Verde and Esse Arancio) set the exciting and uplifting palette and...

NOE Undergarments Catalog

Posted On April 3, 2013, in Catalogs, Paper Inspiration

Lingerie … Undies … those articles of clothing so private that the Victorians called them “unmentionables.” But trust me,...

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Teikna Design Business Cards

Posted On March 29, 2013, in Business Cards / Identity, Paper Inspiration

The unique interactive concept of this business card puts a playful twist on first impressions. In fact, this ingenious...

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Color & Share Promotion

Posted On March 24, 2013, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

Yes, the selection jury was stacked on this project. (We – as in PaperSpecs – produced this set of...

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2013 Typography Calendar

Posted On March 1, 2013, in Paper Inspiration, Uncategorically Good Stuff

What do I love about this calendar from Studio Hinrichs?! Well … everything! From those 12 yummy fonts to...

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At Media Business Cards

Posted On March 1, 2013, in Business Cards / Identity, Paper Inspiration

The tagline of At Media is “Make Your Presence Known.” And with this fun, colorful and inventive business card,...

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In the Design Kitchen with Gather Journal

Posted On February 18, 2013, in Paper Inspiration, Publications

“The overall impact of the book is very thorough, well thought out all the way through,” commented Kit Hinrichs,...

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A Cure For Lovesickness

Posted On February 14, 2013, in Direct Mail, Paper Inspiration

I’m definitely showing two major symptoms after being exposed to this tasty little bug of a greeting: repeated touching...

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The Bubble Wrap Advent Calendar

Posted On February 14, 2013, in Paper Inspiration, Uncategorically Good Stuff

I’ve never been one to enjoy bursting someone’s bubble, but this quirky advent calendar has me laughing and popping...

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IMPACT/Advantage 2011 Invitation

Posted On January 24, 2013, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

Planning an important business event? Want to create a great impression and make clients feel valued? Then a printed...

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DVice3

Posted On January 24, 2013, in Marketing Collateral, Paper Inspiration

Digital Color Concepts (DCC) is back with another avant-garde look at New York City. Collaborator OTTO NY, along with...

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McIntyre + Galbreath Wedding Invite

Posted On January 16, 2013, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

If this design were a movie, it would definitely be titled “My Big Fat Wedding Invitation.” And it would...

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The Oyster

Posted On January 16, 2013, in Marketing Collateral, Paper Inspiration

Wow … wow … wow! Printers can produce some of the most stunning self-promotion pieces and capabilities brochures (as...

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Turnstyle Stationery

Posted On January 3, 2013, in Business Cards / Identity, Paper Inspiration

This studio typographically invites you to literally turn the business card (plus the notecard, letterhead, label and envelope) around...

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AJ Airways Save the Date

Posted On December 21, 2012, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

This designer went on a flight of fancy for the client’s save-the-date card. And what better motif for a...

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Enchanted Wedding Invitation

Posted On December 13, 2012, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

Flowing engraved script; a tender pink, gold and yellow palette; romantic curling tendrils and tiny butterflies; velvety Pearl White...

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ID Image+Design Branding and Identity

Posted On December 2, 2012, in Business Cards / Identity, Paper Inspiration

So, how would a designer drill down to the core identity for a dental design firm? Here, the use...

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The Red Night Invitation

Posted On November 9, 2012, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

Quality is a sensual experience. We know it as soon as we see it … taste it … hear...

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Luminocity Gala 2012

Posted On November 9, 2012, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

The best design doesn’t live in a cloister (although those are very nice places to be on hectic days),...

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Attido Identity

Posted On October 26, 2012, in Business Cards / Identity, Paper Inspiration

This package definitely comes from the “less is more” school of thought. The bold black type on bright yellow...

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Revista Cruce

Posted On October 26, 2012, in Paper Inspiration, Publications

I can’t read one word of this magazine (my Spanish is too bad!), and quite frankly I don’t care...

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Gala on the Bridge Invitation

Posted On October 18, 2012, in Invitations / Cards, Paper Inspiration

I’d pay the toll to cross this bridge any day. There’s an amazing design view from this earthy and...

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Gather Journal

Posted On October 9, 2012, in Paper Inspiration, Publications

The Gather Journal, a new food and lifestyle magazine, has published a gorgeous premiere issue (Summer 2012). Actually, calling...

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Astro Business Cards

Posted On October 7, 2012, in Business Cards / Identity, Paper Inspiration

It’s yin meets yang. It’s all business meets let’s party! It’s a business card to covet. Designed by and...

Invercote Lookbook

Posted On September 27, 2012, in Marketing Collateral, Paper Inspiration

There are so many reasons to love this promo – yummy textures, surprising popouts, images that appear to be...