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20+ Creative Envelope Design Ideas That Stand Out

Inkbot Design

Some die-cut shape ideas include: Product or company logo Simple geometric shapes – circles, triangles, stars Holiday-themed silhouettes like a Christmas tree, dreidel, or witch's hat Whimsical shapes like animals, flowers, hearts The dimensional aspect of a die-cut envelope makes it tactile and visually appealing.

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50 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2020

Shillington

The book includes extensive discussion of its origins in heraldry, monograms, owner’s marks and certificates of origins, and also contains a comprehensive taxonomy of trademarks and an alphabetical index of trademark themes. First published in 2009, this book was updated in late 2017 to incorporate emerging trends and technologies.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

First published in 2009, this book was updated in late 2017 to incorporate emerging trends and technologies. Print Matters: The Cutting Edge of Print. In an attempt to examine the cutting edge of printmaking, this book brings together an amalgam of print designs that have gone beyond pure digital printing.