Christmas Card Design Process

Greg visits Amy Eastland to learn about Christmas card designs. Amy explains the process from inspiration to hand-drawn sketches, which are then digitized for production. The studio produces 500 designs annually, emphasizing traditional themes like deers and robins. The video highlights the craftsmanship involved in creating Christmas cards.

What season do Amy and her team start designing Christmas cards?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

What is the purpose of starting Christmas designs in spring and summer?

• To avoid the holiday rush

• To feel Christmasy and in the mood

• To save costs

• To test new designs

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traditional theme for Christmas cards?

• Santa Claus

• Robins

• Deers

• Snowy scenes

What is the significance of using rich reds in Christmas card designs?

• They are cost-effective

• They are modern and trendy

• They are traditional and sell well

• They are easy to print

What is emphasized as important in the artistic process of creating Christmas cards?

• Minimalist designs

• Mass production

• Hand-drawn elements

• Using digital tools

What is the role of Amy in the Christmas card design process?

• Marketing

• Sales

• Artist

• Production Manager

How many Christmas card designs are printed each year according to the transcript?

• 500

• 1000

• 100

• 250

What is the first step in the production process after the hand-drawn design is completed?

• Printing

• Coloring

• Scanning

• Packaging

What is the final step before the design is sent for plate making?

• Sketching

• Color selection

• Hand painting

• Digital signing off

What does the digital design process begin with?

• A color palette

• A classic pencil drawing

• A digital sketch

• A printed sample