The postcard: from its birth to Tipii'!’s fully customizable version!
Before instant messages, likes, and emojis, there was the postcard. A small rectangle of paper, a great vector of emotion. For over a century, it has traveled the world, connected hearts, and carefully preserved memories. But did you know that the postcard wasn't always illustrated or sentimental?
In this article, we go back in time to discover the origin and evolution of the postcard, before presenting a more creative and personal version: the one imagined by Tipii', designed for all occasions, from holidays to Valentine's Day, including birthday postcards or even for a simple thank you. Ready for an epistolary journey?
1. Its history: from practical use to a welcome show of affection!
Invented by Emmanuel Hermann, the postcard officially saw the light of day in Austria in 1869, as a quick and economical means of communication. It allowed French soldiers to correspond with their families during the invasion of France by the Prussians in September 1870. It arrived officially in France in 1872, initially without an image: a simple medium for writing short correspondence.
But it was in 1889 that illustrated postcards appeared and the magic began: landscapes, monuments, scenes of daily life… The postcard became a souvenir one sent, a visual trace of one's travels.
During wars, it also served to give news to loved ones. Then, from the 1970s onwards, it established itself as a holiday ritual. Every summer, mailboxes filled with carefully written "kisses from the seaside."
2. A tradition that evolves with customs
With the arrival of the telephone, then the internet, the use of postcards experienced a certain slowdown at the end of the 20th century. Calls, emails, then instant messages became the preferred means of communication.
But since the 2010s, there has been a real return to paper: more than just a simple message, the postcard has once again become a thoughtful gesture to share news and talk about our holidays.
Today, it is no longer limited to holidays. We send a postcard for:
- A birthday, with photos or a sweet message
- Valentine's Day, to say "I love you" in a different way
- A birth, to introduce the newborn from a distance
- A celebration, an achievement, a thank you...
3. Tipii’ tells you about its new customizable postcard!
Indeed, Tipii' offers you a new way to create and send postcards: 100% customizable:
- Choose your occasion and design.
- Select your colors and fonts.
- Add your photos and message.
- Choose your favorite stamp.
The postcard is sent directly via Tipii' to the recipient of your choice. You are therefore the creator of your customizable postcard: it reflects you, it speaks for you.
4. A postcard: for all occasions!
No more classic holiday postcards! Tipii’ offers templates for:
- Holiday cards personalized with your favorite photos.
- Birthday postcards to send to your loved ones.
- Valentine's Day cards, tender or humorous.
- Thank you cards, Mother's Day cards...
The customizable postcard becomes a creative and emotional medium for all occasions, perfect for staying connected with your loved ones.
The postcard has never stopped telling stories. It has transformed over time, and thanks to Tipii', it is now a personalized, creative, and meaningful means of communication.
Whether you have a message of love, a travel memory, or a simple "I miss you" to send, create your own customizable postcard and offer a truly thoughtful gesture.
> I choose my thoughtful gesture!
Photo credits: all images used in this article are from Tipii' and Freepik.