Italian travel postcard series
This is the first of three postcards for Maropati, Italy. I wanted it to feel like something I would want to send or receive from Italy—but I also wanted to add texture so that it felt like it made its way through the international mailing system with all its bumps and bruises.
The worn edges, subtle imperfections, and layered textures give the postcard a sense of history and authenticity, as if it's already been on a journey before arriving in your hands.
Maropati, Italy is a commune, so there isn't much there to base the card off of. I wanted to find a structure that was memorable, relevant, and could be used as a symbol of culture.
This is when I came across Chiesa San Giorgio Martire. It's beautiful, timeless, historical, and has its own story to tell. The church became the perfect centerpiece for the postcard—a landmark that represents the heritage and character of this small Italian community.
I combined photography with illustration and texture overlays to create a design that feels both nostalgic and tactile, honoring the tradition of vintage travel postcards.
Role: Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Tools Used: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Format: Postcard Design
Location: Maropati, Calabria, Italy
Featured Landmark: Chiesa San Giorgio Martire
Design Elements: Vintage Typography, Texture Overlays, Distressed Effects
