Stationery Design (Letterheads, Envelopes)

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Stationery Design: Letterheads and Envelopes

Stationery design involves creating visually appealing, functional designs that reflect a brand’s identity and professionalism. Letterheads and envelopes are core elements of corporate stationery, often used for business correspondence, branding, and marketing.

Planning

• Identify the primary purpose (formal correspondence, marketing, etc.).
• Decide on design elements to emphasize (e.g., logo, tagline, or slogan).

2. Choose Design Tools

• Professional Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Affinity Designer.
• Beginner-Friendly Options: Canva, Visme.

3. Set Document Dimensions

• Letterhead: Standard A4 (8.27″ x 11.69″) or US Letter (8.5″ x 11″).
• Envelope: Use standard sizes or specify custom dimensions based on needs.

4. Create the Layout

• Letterhead:
  • Place the logo and company information in the header or footer.
  • Leave enough blank space for the letter’s text.
• Envelope:
  • Design the front with the logo and return address.
  • Optional: Add branding elements on the back flap.

5. Test the Design

• Print test versions to ensure alignment, margins, and color accuracy.
• Confirm envelope compatibility with postal guidelines.

6. Export and Save

• Save as high-resolution PDF or print-ready formats (CMYK with 300 DPI).