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Designing a Letterhead
Designing a letterhead can have many potential benefits for you and your company.
A printed letter can still work wonders compared to an e-mail. The reason is that it shows how much you care about the recipient.
Many different companies send out emails left, right, and centre. Sometimes they don’t even add the recipient’s name. But when you’re designing a letterhead, it shows how much time and effort you’re putting into your message. This makes the recipient feel important, and you’re more likely to get results.
So if you’re thinking about designing a letterhead, here are some great ways to get you started, and ensure that yours sticks out.
Don’t Overthink It
Of course, this is easier said than done but it’s true. The design doesn’t need to be anything spectacular and over the top. The design should just compliment the letter nicely. You’re not trying to “wow” them with your design skills, you’re just trying to effectively showcase what it is that you have to offer.
So use a nice and simple design that compliments your content, and the recipient will be grateful for the gesture.
Introduce Some Colour To The Borders
Your whole letterhead doesn’t need to be monochromatic. Make use of colours to help make it stand out. You don’t need colours plastered all over the pages. That might be too much. But you can make use of some nice colours by adding them to the borders of your pages.
You’ll be surprised by just how much adding a few simple colours to your letterhead will help make it stand out. Play around with them a bit, and see what works best for you.
Use The Best Possible Software For The Job
Illustrator and InDesign are two of the better types of software to create a letterhead that stands out. You can use Photoshop but you’ll be limited to what you can do with it. Just make sure that you go through different types of software and check out examples of what those can do.
This will give you a better idea of what you’re dealing with when it comes time to create your own. Don’t settle, shop around, and find what works best for you.
Use Some Eye-Popping Imagery
Contrasting colours are always a great option when it comes to creating strong imagery. Some dark reds with white, or black and white. Try a few different things. Incorporate your companies logo and make use out of all of the space that the page provides.
You don’t need to overflood the page with content and imagery but use up as much as you can without making it seem too full. Try a few designs and see what speaks to you.
Creating a letterhead can have a huge impact on you and your company. By incorporating some of these tips, you’ll make your letterhead even stronger, and potentially gain some great partners for your future endeavours.
