Design Resources

Other sources of information include:

• Quick Service Guides (QSGs) provide information covering design of letters, cards, flats, and various reply forms for automation compatibility, along with schematics. Find them at pe.usps.com.
• Postal Explorer provides resources you need to make informed decisions at pe.usps.com.
• PostalPro offers mailpiece design information at https://postalpro.usps.com/mailing/mailpiece-design-analyst-mda-customer-service-help-desk.
• Publication 25, Designing Letter and Reply Mail is available at https://about.usps.com/publications/pub25.pdf.
• Publication 28, Postal Addressing Standards is available at https://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/Pub28/pub28.pdf.
• Publication 177, Guidelines for Optimizing Readability of Flat-Size Mail is available at https://about.usps.com/publications/pub177.pdf.
• Publication 178, Recommendations for Designing Flat-Size Mail is available at https://about.usps.com/publications/pub178/welcome.htm.
• Publication 631, Official Election Mail — Graphic Guidelines and Logos is available at https://about.usps.com/publications/pub631.pdf.
• Election Officials’ Mailing Resources page is available at www.usps.com/electionmail.