# Delightful Stationery Designs These Poplarville Postcards Extend Southern Hospitality By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-04-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poplarville-postcards References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/39404/) & [designrelated](http://designrelated.com/portfolio/kylewhitedesign/entry/55560) Receiving something like these adorable Poplarville postcards is sure to bring a smile to my face. Graphic designer Kyle White created these [cute greeting cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-can-cards) for the city of Poplarville, Mississippi. Known for its state bird, the Mocking Bird, its annual Blueberry Jubilee and of course its southern hospitality, the delightful destination gave the artist plenty of pleasant material to work with. These [charming notecards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings) have been produced in two sets. The first has a more structured printed appearance, while the second incorporates animated illustrations. Providing visitors with a marvelous means to communicate with loved ones at home, these Poplarville postcards also make endearing additions to the fridge and the fireplace mantle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Greeting Cards:** The market for unconventional and charming greeting cards is growing and there is room for new designs. - **Illustrated Stationery:** The use of illustration in stationery design is a trend to watch and an opportunity for graphic designers to innovate. - **Regional-themed Designs:** Creating stationery designs highlighting the unique character of a region or city is a way to appeal to local pride and identity. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery Manufacturing:** Creative and illustrated stationery designs offer a unique selling point for stationery manufacturers to stand out from the competition. - **Tourism and Travel:** Regional-themed designs can provide a compelling souvenir for tourists and contribute to the local economy. - **E-commerce:** Creative and illustrated stationery designs have the potential to appeal to online shoppers who are looking for unique products or seek to make a statement with their purchases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Postcard Cafe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcards-from-peets.md) - [Immersive Greeting Card Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anything-roots-post.md) - [Convenient Online Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Hybrid Mail Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co.md) - [Greeting Card Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greeting-card-kiosk.md) - [Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-bakery.md) - [Ranch-Filled Holiday Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-holiday-card.md) - [Digital Postcard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-postcard.md)