
Nora Cafe Print Bundle
This concept project was created for Nora Cafe, a locally owned coffee shop in North Raleigh. The goal was to design a direct mailer and supporting business card that reflected the cafe’s strong emphasis on community, while also providing clear incentives and easy access to practical information.
Context:
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Nora Cafe’s branding leaned heavily on community as its unique value, rather than just food or drink.
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Many local cafes compete for attention, so the design needed a strong first impression and a reason to visit.
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The direct mailer had to balance aesthetic appeal with practical clarity (directions, contact info, promotions).
My Role and Responsibilities
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Sole designer of the print bundle concept.
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Designed both the direct mailer and the supplementary business card.
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Focused on integrating visual identity, customer incentives, and ease of navigation.
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Tools used: Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo.
Process:
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Identified “community” as the central brand value to highlight.
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Planned a two-piece print bundle: a direct mailer and a business card.
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Focused on consistency in style and clarity across both pieces.
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Designed each deliverable with its own role: outreach (mailer) and reinforcement (card).

Direct Mailer
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Front – Featured the slogan “North Raleigh’s Favorite Meeting Spot” with the cafe’s address, a 10% off first order promotion, and a hero image emphasizing community. Added a QR code linking to Google Maps for directions, reviews, and photos.
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Back – Divided into four panels (Food, Drink, Art Exhibitions, Community) to showcase offerings. Included phone number, website, and reserved space for the mailing address.
Business Card
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Created as a supporting brand touchpoint.
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Used a walnut wood texture to reinforce warmth and authenticity.
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One side highlighted the cafe logo; the other displayed essential contact info (name, title, phone, email, address).
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Maintained consistent colorway and visual style with the direct mailer.

Outcome
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Showcased how print materials can strengthen a local brand’s community focus.
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Demonstrated strategic use of a QR code to provide directions, reviews, and photos.
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Balanced promotional incentive with storytelling to encourage first-time visits.
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Reinforced brand identity through consistent visuals across the mailer and business card.

