Graphic Design for Direct Mail
We design mail pieces that meet USPS specs and get responses. Postcards, brochures, letters, self-mailers — designed and printed under one roof.
Mail Piece Design That Meets USPS Standards
Our design team builds direct mail pieces from scratch or works from your existing brand assets. Every design accounts for USPS automation requirements — barcode clear zones, address placement, return address positioning, and size specifications. That matters because a mail piece that doesn't meet USPS specs gets surcharged or rejected at the post office. We design postcards, tri-fold brochures, #10 letter packages, self-mailers, newsletters, and flyers. Most designs go from first draft to approved proof in 3–5 business days.
Every direct mail piece has two jobs: meet USPS requirements and get the recipient to act. The USPS side is technical — indicia placement, barcode clear zones, aspect ratios, minimum thickness, tab requirements for self-mailers. We build those specs into every template before the creative work starts. The marketing side is about layout, copy hierarchy, call-to-action placement, and readability. We handle both. You get a proof that's print-ready and mail-ready. In-house design team in New Paltz — we design for the press and the post office.
What We Design
Our Design Process
Creative Brief
We start with your goals, audience, and brand. What do you want the recipient to do? Who are they? What does your brand look like? This shapes every design decision.
Concept & Layout
Our designers create initial layout concepts based on your brief. We focus on visual hierarchy, readability, and clear calls to action — while ensuring all USPS requirements are built into the design from the start.
Revisions & Approval
You review the design and provide feedback. We include two rounds of revisions in our standard design fee. Once approved, the files are prepared for print production.
Print-Ready Files
Your approved design is output as print-ready files with proper bleed, color settings, and resolution — ready to move directly into our printing department.
Need a Mail Piece Designed?
Send us your content and ideas — we'll create a design that works in the mailbox.
USPS Compliance Built In
Every mail piece has specific USPS requirements for address block placement, barcode clear zones, return address location, and postal indicia. Non-compliant pieces can be rejected by the USPS or lose their automation rate qualification — costing you time and money. Our designers know these rules and build compliance into every layout from the start, so you never have to worry about it.
USPS Design Templates
Want to design your own mail piece? Download our free USPS-compliant design templates with pre-set address panels, barcode zones, and bleed guides. Available for all standard mail piece sizes in Adobe InDesign and PDF formats. Visit our USPS templates page to download.
Need Design Help?
Send us your content and ideas — we'll create a design that works in the mailbox and represents your brand.
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Design Tips
Include one clear call to action — don't make the reader guess what to do next.
Use high-contrast colors for headlines and CTAs to grab attention.
Keep body text 10pt or larger for readability.
Need a Mail Piece Designed?
Send us your content and ideas — we'll create a design that works in the mailbox.
Service Areas
We serve businesses and organizations across three Hudson Valley counties.
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