A Graphic Designer’s Stamp Collection

Mail makes the world go round—and stamps make the mail make the world go round.

Over the years, Steven Heller and other PRINT writers have documented a vast array of stamps from a vast array of sources—legendary designers at home and abroad, contemporary practitioners and art directors (such as the brilliant Antonio Alcalá), and designers whose names are lost to time but whose work remains sublime.

With the USPS under attack, we’re taking a look at the design forces that move the mail—starting with Dana Tanamachi’s new stamp, featuring art direction by Greg Breeding.

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Time to make your mail ✨SHINE✨. My new ‘Thank You’ stamp with the @uspostalservice is available for pre-order at USPS.com/stamps—and it officially releases next Friday! It comes in a set of four jewel tone colors, And YES, that is gold foil!⁠⠀ -⁠⠀ I’ve been sitting on this for over five years, y’all. I designed this stamp back in 2015 and wondered if it would ever see the light of day. But, I wouldn’t change a thing. Who ever imagined that buying postage in 2020 would become a form of activism? We need to do our part to save the USPS now. So, I’m gonna need you to pre-order this baby IN BULK, k? ⁠⠀ -⁠⠀ FYI, The USPS receives no tax dollars for operating expenses. It relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations. Head to USPS.com/stamps to preorder. And buy some for a friend! And while you’re at it, pick up some gorgeous @ruthasawaofficial stamps, too. It’s a hell of a month (philatelically speaking) for female Japanese-American artists!⁠🙌🏽 -⁠⠀ Art Direction: Greg Breeding⁠⠀ Animation: @olegmasnyy

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