If you’re new to design, creating a business stationary package might feel overwhelming, but don’t worry! With a few simple guidelines, you can make your designs look professional and polished.
1. Keep it Clean
Avoid clutter and stick to a simple, well-balanced layout that still accurately represents your personal brand and aesthetic.
2. Use Brand Colors
Choose 2-3 consistent colors that match your brand.
3. Pick Easy-to-Read Fonts
Limit yourself to two fonts and ensure they’re clear and professional.
4. Design with Purpose
Whether it’s your business card, letterhead, or envelope, each piece of stationary serves a different role, so design accordingly
Business Cards
These introduce you and your brand, so keep them simple but memorable. Include your name, job title, contact information, and a logo with a clean layout.
Here is an example of the business card I created in my PR Design class.
Envelopes
First impressions matter! Keep the return address readable and place the logo subtly so it doesn’t overpower the design.
Letterheads
Used for official documents, letterheads should look professional. The logo and contact details should be neatly placed at the top, leaving plenty of space for the actual content.
As I work on design projects, I have learned that less is more. Focus on simplicity, alignment, and readability and your designs will look polished and professional!