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Client
Self
Quantity Produced
1,000
Production Cost
–
Production Time
1 month
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth)
3.5 in × 2 in
Page Count
–
Paper Stock
French Poptone, Starch White, 140 lb Cover, custom duplexed
Number of Colors
3 Pantone spot + 1 spot varnish - both sides
Varnishes
Spot
Binding
Custom diecut; custom duplex
Typography
ATOMICvibe logotype: custom
Miso
Though the studio name makes me want to search for the “on” button, these cards communicate literal energy and a microscopic attention to detail. Each printing process was carefully selected to represent the brand, producing a visual fusion of science and design.
These cards were designed to compliment the aesthetic I’ve established for my art and graphic design studio’s visual identity. I define the ATOMICvibe as the “a-HA!” moment of clarity in the creative process. Like nuclear fusion, it’s when tiny ideas coalesce, and then explode into beautiful design. The logo visually depicts this creative reaction. Forming abstract A & V shapes, the converging hands cradle the tiny beginnings of a big idea, fusing them until they discharge a shockwave of creativity. The custom type, designed to perfectly integrate with the mark, is meant to symbolize the path of electrons. The mark is inspired by retro imagery from the Atomic Age such as science, the Space Race, Sputnik, and the iconic George Nelson Ball Clock.
The cards feature a custom, hexagonal die cut, which is inspired by the shape of the logo. To preserve the deep impressions on either side, the fronts and backs were printed separately, and then custom duplexed together. This gives each card some serious thump factor. Since the card uses a logo and other elements designed with intentional misregistration, and a paper stock flecked with visible fibers, I chose letterpress over offset specifically because its imperfect printing process lent itself perfectly to my retro-inspired aesthetic.
Atomic Vibe Business Card
Production Method
Die-cut
Letterpress
Design
Jon Stapp
Printing
Studio On Fire
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Post Author
Jessica Mullen
Jessica Mullen
Writer for UnderConsideration LLC.
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Date Published
December 5, 2011
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Business Cards
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Prints / A variety of posters, the majority from our AIforGA series.
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Brand Nieuwe Conference / Ditto but in Amsterdam.
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