Why Handwritten Notes Feel More Meaningful (And How to Start)

Written By TBU Design Group
birds eye view of an office desk with a laptop, pen, eye glasses, and a note card with an illustration of an antique door key designed by Viola and Beatrice Stationers

There's a reason a handwritten note lands differently than a text. It takes time. It takes a pen, paper, and a moment of actual thought. And the person who receives it knows that.

In a world where communication is instant — and therefore often disposable — a handwritten note is a quiet act of intention. You chose to slow down. That's the whole point.

How to start (it's simpler than you think):

Keep a small stack of note cards somewhere visible — your desk, your kitchen counter, your bag. When someone crosses your mind, write it down. Two sentences is enough. "I was thinking of you. Hope your week is good." That's it.

You don't need perfect handwriting. You don't need a lengthy letter. You just need a pen and five minutes.

The ritual is the message.

TBU Design Group

Not just a collection of brands, but a collection of people, ideas, and passions.

TBU Design and TBU Design Group founder Kelsey McDonald has had an artistic flair for most of her life. Believing in the power of design, problem solving, the ability for simplicity and organization to alleviate stress and experience to drive creativity, she founded Blue Umbrella in 2009 after graduating with a degree in Design and English from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

McDonald has helped designed and produced numerous projects ranging from intimate and stylized events and wedding, to business brands, logos and strategies, to simple stylized greeting cards. Having guided many clients through this exciting, yet sometimes confusing process, it has shown her what it takes to both customize and personalize any goal that is brought before her. McDonald has had over 15 years of professional client-based design experience. She has help small business hit the ground running as well as work will with some of the industries heavy hitters. What started out as a small wedding invitation adventure, has now grown into four businesses and a passion to help and support others on their own business journey.

 

 

 

 

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