Karen Backe Design Studio
Environment and Graphic Design
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US POST OFFICE EXTERIOR

The owners of this building brought me in to refresh their storefronts which included their family jewelry store and a small Post Office. Photos from the former soon to come.

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I was pretty excited for the opportunity to refresh my local post office. I replaced the sad, faded awnings with bold, clear signage, and a showcase of logos through USPS history. While I was laying out the window graphics, 
I decided to embellish t

I was pretty excited for the opportunity to refresh my local post office. I replaced the sad, faded awnings with bold, clear signage, and a showcase of logos through USPS history. While I was laying out the window graphics, 
I decided to embellish the visuals by doing a little research, and adding subtle, short captions for the curious.

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All elegant and business on the front facade, 
I included 1963 mascot Mr. Zip 
on the east, to greet those walking west on Main Street. 
He's my wink to the neighbors.

All elegant and business on the front facade, 
I included 1963 mascot Mr. Zip 
on the east, to greet those walking west on Main Street.


He's my wink to the neighbors.