Design of Royal Mail Yearbook 2011 by Magpie Studio

Nov 19, 2011 by admin    No Comments    Posted under: Design Firms

The Royal Mail Yearbook, which features 14 stamp issues of the year 2011 along with their explanations, has been designed by Magpie Studio design firm.

Olympics Gymnastics Stamps, designed by Studio David Hillman

Magpie Studio started designing 2011 yearbook sometime in the year 2010 after presenting a creative pitch. They have previously vacationed with Royal Mail to create presentation packs and design different stamps, or related projects.

Dumbledore stamp from the Magical Realms range, designed by So Design Consultants

According to the Magpie Studio creative director, Ben Christie, ‘The challenge is to get something completely different each year and to also appeal to the collectors.  There’s such a wide range of subject matters so we wanted an approach that adds interest on every page, not just the same idea throughout.’

Me and My Girl stamp from the Musicals range, designed by Webb and Webb

Along with the Royal Wedding supplement, hardback book presentation box includes special issue stamps such as the Thunderbirds range; Olympic and Paralympic stamps; classic locomotives of England; musicals; WWF animals and the Morris & Co range in the package.

Royal Wedding stamps, designed by Atelier Works

Each chapter was designed by different illustrators who were commissioned to create an exclusive imagery with a unique feel and look, illustration typography and style. A different letter was used from every chapter to carve out “Royal Mail” on the cover of 2011 yearbook.

Thomas the Tank Engine stamp, designed by Elmwood

‘Being able to use different typefaces adds uniqueness to each page. Royal Mail staff has got a really good creative eye and really worked with us to make the design work while still giving us free reign’, stated Christie!

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