Postcards offer a great way for travelers to connect with loved ones at home, but most of them are incapable of capturing the sights, smells, sounds and true essence of a destination—this unique mailing card designed by Haruka Shinji helps to remedy this.
The Preserve Your Travel Card is styled with a clear window that can be used to hold a flat specimen of some kind, including something like a leaf, a flower, a newspaper clipping or even a ticket. Like a regular postcard, the mailing card also includes space for a special message to be written for the enjoyment of the recipient.
As the sending of botanical specimens is discouraged internationally, the mailing card is only intended for domestic use.
Natural Keepsake Postcards
Haruka Shinji's Mailing Card Design Helps to Share the Natural World
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