A freelancer is always dependent on his network, not an island on his own. Freelancer, Travis N. Tom decided to make networking fun and creative. So he created the Creative Postcard Club. Last fall, Tom posted in the Commarts forum, HOW design forum, and About.com forum under “Creative Postcard Initiative.” His idea was that designers, illustrators, students, and creatives would send and receive their own postcards and they responded. Currently, the postcard gang numbers 25 with members from Canada, Amsterdam, Spain, and England. In the latest assignment, each member was assigned a letter of the alphabet to glorify with typography, letterforms, and any imagery they say fit. HOW will cover the idea in their 2001 Creative Issue. Bringing the idea full circle, Tom plans to launch a site devoted to the Club.