stamp collection

A set of six distinct yet harmonious stamp designs creatively inspired by native Michigan plants, while ensuring compliance with stamp design regulations to deliver a cohesive and visually captivating collection.

2022

The Task

Assignment: Design and develop a Stamp Collection: 6 stamps all relating to the native flora and fauna of Michigan. Produce 6 separate yet cohesive designs. Establish a consistent system to represent the collection.

Constraints:

- Must adhere to federal stamp design regulations

- Design must include “Forever USA”

- Size must range from 0.870 in x 0.98 in to 1.255 in x 1.59 in.

- Design is visible at a small scale

- Includes Michigan Native flora or fauna

Initial ideation

Upon researching different native Michigan plants, I found that many of them had unique names that alluded to their appearance. The creativity and humor of these names inspired me, so I decided to create a collection of stamps that plays on how the names reference the plants' resemblances.

the final collection

The stamps with their respective native fauna.