Current Greeting Card Trends

The latest designs, techniques, and styles in New Zealand

Seasonal Trends

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Changing Seasons, Changing Styles

As seasons shift in New Zealand, so do greeting card designs. Summer cards feature vibrant colors and beach motifs, while winter designs embrace cooler tones and cozy imagery. Autumn brings rich oranges and textured paper, and spring showcases fresh floral patterns.

Summer Cards

Summer designs are embracing vibrant colors, tropical motifs, and beachy vibes. Pohutukawa flowers, often called New Zealand's Christmas tree, are a popular seasonal element.

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% increase in summer-themed cards

Winter Cards

Winter greeting cards are moving away from traditional snowy scenes to more locally relevant designs that capture the New Zealand winter experience, including cozy cabin imagery and native birds.

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% of winter cards using silver foil accents

Spring Cards

Spring designs are featuring native New Zealand flora, watercolor techniques, and pastel color palettes. Many designers are incorporating seed paper that can be planted after receiving.

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% of spring cards using sustainable materials

Birthday Card Trends

Traditional Design

Modern Trend

Interactive Elements

Modern birthday cards are incorporating interactive elements like pull tabs, pop-ups, and even augmented reality features that can be activated with a smartphone.

Custom Illustrations

Personalized, hand-drawn illustrations are becoming increasingly popular, with many New Zealand artists creating custom birthday cards that reflect the recipient's interests and personality.

Kiwi Humor

Cards with distinctly New Zealand humor are trending, featuring local slang, cultural references, and the self-deprecating wit that Kiwis are known for.

Wedding Card Trends

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Elegant Minimalism

Clean, minimalist designs with sophisticated typography and subtle embellishments are dominating the wedding card market in New Zealand.

Natural Elements

Wedding cards featuring native New Zealand flora like silver fern, pohutukawa, and kowhai are increasingly popular for couples wanting to incorporate their Kiwi heritage.

Save the Date Cards

More couples are sending creative save-the-date cards that tell their story or showcase their engagement photos, often with magnetic backing for refrigerator display.

Watercolor Accents

Soft watercolor washes in pastel tones are appearing on many wedding cards, creating a dreamy, romantic aesthetic that's perfect for the occasion.

Celebration Card Trends

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A modern design technique used in premium celebration cards

Graduation Cards

Cards celebrating academic achievements are incorporating modern design elements, inspirational quotes, and even gift card holders for practical presents.

New Home Cards

Cards for new homeowners often feature house illustrations, local landmarks, and customizable elements that can be personalized with the new address.

Baby Cards

Gender-neutral designs are trending for new baby cards, with soft colors, wildlife themes, and Kiwiana motifs replacing traditional pink and blue.

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