10 Bookmark Designs for Inspiration

In Graphic Design, by Jennifer Moline, October 05, 2011

Bookmarks are often overlooked as marketing tools. Sure, they may not get the same number of eyes a billboard, flyer or bumper sticker can attract, but bookmarks pull off a different feat: They are seen by a more select audience. Bookmarks are picked up and used by readers, and those readers will see your promotion each and every time they pick up a page-turning book.

On the flip-side, bookmarks are also trending toward more personal projects. One I’ve seen is the wedding “save-the-date” or thank-you card as well as birth announcement. These alternatives to greeting cards allow you to share your joy while the recipient gets use of the bookmark and might even have it handy when spreading your news to others.

Below is just a sampling of the possibilities for bookmark printing. What are some other uses you’ve come across?