Create Red Corners and Black Frame Letterhead

Made to be noticed

Red corners and thin black lines read as confident and energetic. Think restaurants, event planners, fashion labels, gyms and creative agencies; anyone whose letters should show some personality.

Where things sit

The logo sits in the red header corner, the date and reference lines are just below, and your address, phone, email and website run along the bottom with the QR code. The black frame lines stop short of the text area so margins stay generous.

A note on printing red

Large areas of red use plenty of ink. If you print many copies, print them in draft quality for internal letters and in best quality for letters you post to clients.

For studios and shops that stand out

Designers, photographers, event planners and boutique owners need paperwork that looks like their work. Red corners and fine black lines read as confident and edgy, and the pale emblem can echo the shape of a logo.

Keeping the letter itself simple

A bold frame calls for restraint inside it: use one or two fonts and black text. Business name and contact numbers print in the footer, and the optional social handles suit creative businesses. Use Label 1 and Label 2 for tags such as Portfolio or Studio.

Thin frame lines and alignment

Hairline frames show any misalignment, so print a test and check it. If your printer shifts the page slightly, look for a print at 100 percent option rather than fit to page. Avoid double-sided printing on this design because the frame will not match on the reverse.

When red might be too much

A letterhead with red corners works for proposals, invitations and price lists. For sensitive correspondence, such as a complaint reply or a legal reminder, a more restrained design may suit the tone better. Many studios keep both: this page for creative work and a plainer one for formal letters.

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