In these days of e-mail, text messaging, and online chatting, you might think designer stationery has gone the way of the dinosaur; you’d be wrong, though. Personalized designer stationery is ...

The stationery that you choose for your business will help clients form an impression of your company. The design of your letterhead should reflect the image that you want your company to project.

Step 2: Cook Up Your Own Design. If you don’t care for the look of the templates — or have a specific design in mind for a small business or other venture — create your own unique letterhead.

Design Elements of Letterheads. Professional letterhead is an extension of your business, representing you and speaking to your attention to detail and professionalism.

A free trial of Mail Designer is available as long as you’re using Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later on an Intel Mac. If it unlocks your Mail stationery muse, licenses start at $70.

Rick Broida, a technology writer for more than 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he contributes to CNET's iPhone Atlas.