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Inspire: AIGA mentoring guidebooks postcard

Design firm
James Victore, Inc
36 South 4th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211

email: maria_emmighausen@aiga.org
ph: 718 963 1690

Designer
James Victore

Art director
Emma Presler

Project manager
Maria Emmighausen

Copywriter
Mark Randall

Date released
10/7/2007

Proofing method
Soft proof

Print run
22,500

Print size/dimensions
5

Printing process(es)
offset, chemical-free CTP production

Client
AIGA and Worldstudio Foundation

Contact name
Maria Emmighausen

Project abstract
An inspirational postcard commissioned by AIGA and Worldstudio Foundation. The postcard directs members to mentoring resources, created by AIGA and Worldstudio.

Project challenge overview
The objective was to create a compelling, promotional piece for a series of creative mentoring guidebooks available through AIGA. The resources, developed jointly by AIGA and Worldstudio, are available online at no-cost. The card was distributed at the "Next: AIGA Design Conference" and it will be sent to all members.

Project solution details
On the front of the card, inside a sideways figure 8, are the words "Inspire, the future." The shape catches fire before the viewer's eyes. The composition communicates the promise on the reverse of the card, that the mentoring guidebooks "help you find the inspiration to inspire."

Paper brand
95# New Leaf Reincarnation

Coated/uncoated/other
uncoated

PCW (recycled) content
100 percent

Inks & coatings used
vegetable inks

Does the printer have an ISO 14001 compliant or certified environmental management system?
No

Is the printer FSC certified?
No

What more were you able to do to make this project more environmentally responsible?
This card is printed on processed chlorine free, ancient forest friendly, made with wind power, 100 percent recycled paper. It was printed with vegetable inks, chemical-free CTP production process and using 100 percent Green e-certified renewable energy.

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