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Randal Ford Promotional Mailer
Production Method
Offset
Design
The Butler Bros
Lindsay Braun - Designer
Marty Butler - Creative Director
Judy Schulz - Paper Rep
Randal Ford - Client
Printing
Mike Plouff
In my opinion, it is the textured paper on these promotional postcards that take this project to a new level. I so want to rub my fingers along the images while figuring out whom shall receive one in the mail.
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth)
Postcards: 4 × 24 in.
Scoutbook : 3.5 × 5 in.
Mailer: 8 × 6 in.
Bellyband: 8 × 1.5 in.
Page Count
–
Paper Stock
Postcards: Neenah / Classic Linen / Natural White / 130 C
Masking Tape: Red / Spot printing / 2 in. width
Mailer: Brown Kraft / Self Stick-Rigid / 6 × 8 in.
Scoutbook: Brown kraft cover / 3.5 × 5 in.
Number of Colors
CMYK
Varnishes
Clear aqueous coating
Binding
Perforation
Saddle-stitch
Glue
Typography
Scanned vintage type
Futura
Trade Gothic
Claredon
Knockout
Stint
AT Sackers
Project Description
Randal wanted to share some stunning images he created for LL Bean's 100th Anniversary catalog. These images are the product of using iconic LL Bean cover illustrations from the past 100 years. The concept is meant to have real utility while being dovetailed with the vintage Americana from his photography series. We added typography to the photographs and turned them into travel post cards, printed on the Neenah Classic Linen, Natural White, 130C paper series. 4-color printing process on full color side, spot color on address side, with an additional aqueous coating for protection when mailed. We also designed a Scoutbook as a travel journal, overflowing with advice for capturing road trips on film. The post card and Scoutbook set is a real keeper that will end up on the fridge—not in a land fill.Production Lesson(s)
I wish the masking tape printing had a bit more contrast. The tough thing I found when printing these, was there was no press check and I had to really trust the vendor to alert me if something wasn't quite right. With that, you lose the opportunity to tweak for perfection!Finding the right stock to fit with the overall theme was a really fun aspect of the project. The Neenah Classic Linen ended up being the perfect match! So authentic of vintage paper goods I can hardly stand it!
Post Author
Bryony Gomez-Palacio
Editor of FPO and co-founder of UnderConsideration LLC.
More: Online / On Twitter
Date Published
August 6, 2013
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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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