The Stationery Project

The Stationery Project is an innovative initiative that repurposes discarded paper and other materials generated on the Emily Carr University of Art + Design campus, to create unique and sustainable stationery items. As a Research Assistant on this project, my role was to oversee the production of these notebooks, manage the weekly pop-up shop, and manage the social media platforms.

The project, initiated by Dr. Katherine Gillieson and Julia Pepler, is an effort to give new life to scrap paper and minimize waste of resources.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

★ Featured at Vancouver Art Book Fair and Let’s Talk About Waste

Graphic Design, Bookbinding, Art Direction
Risograph, Bookbinding equipment, Adobe Creative Cloud
Early 2018
Research Assistant for 2 years

The aim of the project is also to develop the project as a self-sustaining operation. A systems design approach is used to produce stationery for the entire community.

Collection

The paper is collected from recycling and donation bins across campus, as well as donations from facilities and organizations. The paper is sorted by weight, size, and printed area to determine the best book format.

Production

Based on the format, papers are folded, cut, and printed using the Risograph. Each format requires specific tools and equipment—coils, book press, glue, thread, etc.—to bind. After the last round of quality checks, the books are stamped and packaged.

Sales

The project sells its products through various channels such as a weekly pop-up shop at ECUAD, zero-waste stores, and exhibitions such as the Vancouver Art Book Fair.