Nola Creative recently completed a new logo and identity for Burns Music Studio. The color scheme and visual effect — inspired by the company’s slogan — infused the clean, sans serif type with a modern attitude. The company’s unintentional heat-referencing name influenced a passionate, fiery musical note. An appointment card and business card incorporated the resulting unique identity.
Letterpress printing can give a sophisticated feel to any print project. For The Gallery Event Boutique, we created a modern card on crisp white Crane Lettra paper. Alternating purple and brown text make a visually strong statement while blind emboss patterns at the top of the card add a subtle modern touch. The printer for this project was Bjorn Letterpress Studio of Provo, Utah.
One of our big print projects for the autumn included a custom wedding invitation package. The design focused on being modern and elegant while incorporating several fall hues of gold, green, burgundy, magenta and brown for the late October event. Varying damask patterns unified the design and carried the overall theme throughout the various pieces. What began as a simple save-the-date card transformed into a full campaign of pieces lasting until wedding day. The complete package included:
- Save the Date Card
- Invitation with Enclosure
- Wedding Program
- Name Cards
- Table Cards
- Gift Tags
The invitation included a customized letterpress pocket enclosure with separate inserts for the reply, directions, accommodations and groom’s dinner. The blind embossed outer enclosure hinted at the elegance of the type inside, while the varying shades of vibrant hues created intrigue throughout the inserts.
The wedding program carried the theme forward with elegant typography and hand-stamped damask patterns on the front. Name cards of various colors were hung from branches at the reception to guide guests to their correct table. Table cards complimented the name cards for easy recognition. Upon leaving the event, guests received a local beverage with custom gift tag in appreciation of their attendance.
The invitation was letterpress printed locally by Inky Lips Press onto Paper Source‘s Moss cover paper with Luxe Fino Cream enclosures and copper envelopes. Other inserts and printed materials were digitally printed by Alphagraphics on Neenah Classic Crest, resulting in a smooth, rich finish. The finished printed materials exceeded the bride’s expectations and complimented the other elements for the big event.
