Category: Industry Profiles
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Deborah Roberts
Deborah Roberts from BiBA Letterpress has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designs to Watch in 2020: Krystal Whitten
Krystal Whitten from Krystal Whitten Studio has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Elicia Castaldi
Elicia Castaldi from Girl w/Knife has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Michele Frusciano
Michele Frusciano from Pictura has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
10 Designers to Watch in 2020: Cecily Moore
Cecily Moore from The Paper Curator has been selected as one of the 10 Designers to Watch in 2020 by Stationery Trends.
An Attitude of Gratitude
Lovepop is widely known for its intricate laser-cut pop-up cards designed on ship-building software and then handcrafted using the ancient art of kirigami. The act of opening one is nearly magical, as most recipients are not expecting to witness a complex scene or object spring to magnificent 3D life as they open the envelope.
A Brave New World
Letter from the Editor
Catching up with Lesley J. Upson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
In 2018 when Lesley Upson won the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Award, she worked as a graphic designer for PSA Essentials. She is now a 13-year veteran in the industry and continues to work for PSA Essentials and Gift Shop reached out to Upson to see what has transpired in her life since winning the award.
An Event to Remember
Eventually I began planning the actual Bat Mitzvah of my real daughter, Veronica. And while the invitation was important, this was just one element among many!
Simply Captivating
When it comes to stationery, authenticity immediately sets offerings apart. Clean designs echo our desire for organized spaces, yet the air of retro still exhibits appeal. Keep reading for more design insights into the current consumer mindset.
Paging Gift Books
pucciManuli, a children’s store in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, had heard about a dance performance based on the kids’ book “What Do You Do With an Idea?” being staged in Philadelphia. She figured she might as well make the most of the opportunity and decided to host a series of events: Kohs partnered with publisher Compendium to host a book signing with author Kobi Yamada and even invited the dancers to the store.
State of Paper: A Maker’s Market
This past May, in the State of Paper series, we surveyed vendors to see what they produce, how they sell it, and what their challenges are. We found a thriving, diverse industry — and better yet, one with a social conscience.
Summer 2019 Stationery Product on Display
This product round-up from around the industry was shown in the Summer 2019 issue of Stationery Trends and features a variety of product now available for retailers.
Summer 2019 Fresh Picks for Stationery & Gifts
Stationery and gift trends focus on clean lines, minimalism, the black and white craze and geometric shapes. Sometimes when things are pared down, they somehow become clearer.
Summer 2019 Editor’s Letter: Modern Card Politics
Stationery Trends Summer 2019 Editor’s Letter: Modern Card Politics discusses the content of the latest magazine issue. As I write this, I’m recovering from not one but two quick jaunts to the Big Apple: first to the inaugural Noted at the Brooklyn Expo Center, then to UnBound at Book Expo at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center.
UnBound: BookExpo & Book Con
BookExpo 2019 will debut a new “show within a show” at the upcoming 2019 event May 29-31 called UnBound. Led by stationery industry veteran and recently appointed Event Director Patti Stracher-Lee, UnBound, a collection of bookish goods, will present merchandise buyers from independent and chain bookstores, museum stores and specialty retailers a curated range of complementary products to their book business.
From the Editor: Stationery Nation
A letter from the editor of Stationery Trends 2019 Spring issue.
On Display Winter 2019
This product round-up from around the industry was shown in the Winter 2019 issue of Stationery Trends.
Ten Designers to Watch in 2019
Look to these 10 designers for upcoming trends and innovations in the stationery industry.