News Framing & Public Opinion

This is what Portland State University was looking for in their brochure design

We want a 4-color report that highlights the findings of a 2-part news and public opinion study. Such a report can be boring, so we would like it somewhat appealing to a variety of audiences. Audience members will be:
 American Indian tribal officials
 Fish and wildlife biologists
 US government officials

Goal is to have the report mailed in an envelope that can be sent USA first-class postage, but larger than the regulation #10 envelope. In the USA a larger first class envelope cannot be larger than:
6-1/8 inches high x 11-1/2 inches long x 1/4 inch thick

(For more information see
http://pe.usps.com/businessmail101/mailcharacteristics/letters.htm)

MY PREFRENCE is the 6x9 envelope, which still qualifies for first class. A folded brochure is just fine.

The artwork is open (but MUST be copyright free) and should appeal to an educated, mature audience. This is a scientific report, and while it should be tasteful, it's fine to … Read more