Identity Branding Paper Cards Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixeden
This identity branding paper cards mockup is a quick way to show a brand guideline cover without a photo shoot. The paper surface is the main character here, so designs with some contrast stand out best.
Useful for freelance designers as much as for branding studios. A small tip: use CMYK-friendly colours in the artwork itself, even though the mockup is RGB, so what the client sees is close to print.
Print jobs are expensive to redo, so a realistic preview before the order goes out is cheap insurance. For a complete brand board, show it next to a business card and a notebook.
Works well for
- A brand guideline cover
- Letterhead, card and envelope
- A full brand identity
The file is made by Pixeden. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
Editable options in the Identity Branding Paper Cards Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper or background colour
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
How to use the Identity Branding Paper Cards Mockup
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
One more thing: if the paper has texture, drop the opacity of your art by a few percent so the grain shows through.
Best uses for this Identity Branding Paper Cards Mockup
- Show a full brand identity to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Share letterhead, card and envelope on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Present a brand guideline cover in a client proposal or brand guide.
Before you download
- Made by Pixeden. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
Scroll down for similar stationery mockups from other designers.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
Pixeden sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
How do I put my artwork on the stationery set?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
Can I show both sides?
It depends on the file. Many print mockups include a front and a back smart object; the preview usually shows whether both sides are visible.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Pixeden gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
