A page from everyone for their next chapter

By the Kehdoo team · Updated 28 October 2026

The next-chapter theme gives a group card a book-inspired design, with a portrait over a golden sunset, a chapter ribbon and wishes shaped as numbered pages. It suits retirement, a new job or another transition. The occasion and message can change while the design keeps its storybook feel.

What does a next-chapter farewell card include?

The hero places the recipient's portrait or initial inside an arched frame over a low sun. A ribbon introduces the next chapter. Each wish appears as a page with a folded-corner detail and page number, while the organiser's note takes the role of a dedication.

The design suggests a shared story without making contributors write chapters. A few sentences from each person are enough. The wall and one-at-a-time views still let the recipient choose how to browse the messages.

Is this theme only for retirement?

No. It is the starting design for retirement cards, but can also be selected for a farewell or another transition. A colleague starting a new role, a graduating class or a friend moving on from a long-running group may all appreciate the chapter metaphor.

Choose the occasion according to the actual event. A person changing jobs should receive farewell wording, not a retirement title, even if you use the same visual theme. The create button on this page starts a farewell card with the next-chapter design.

What should the dedication from the group say?

"This chapter would not have been the same without you. Here are a few memories from the people who shared it, and our wishes for whatever you write next." Add the recipient's name and the group's sign-off to make it personal.

Avoid suggesting that all meaningful parts of their life happened at work. The card celebrates the time you shared and leaves the future open. A quiet, specific thank-you often says more than a sweeping statement about a career you did not witness in full.

Which questions fit the storybook idea?

Ask for a first memory, a lesson the person passed on or a wish for what comes next. Memory lane can provide dated photos from different parts of the shared story. Slam-book questions give people a quick way to contribute a detail alongside their main message.

For a retiree, invite stories from different teams or periods of their career. For a job change, focus on the relationship and projects you shared. The retirement guide and colleague farewell guide explain those different approaches.

How does it compare with the scrapbook theme?

The next-chapter design is more structured, with pages, ribbons and a sunset. The scrapbook feels more informal, using tape, notebook edges and photo details. Try both with the same recipient name before choosing. Neither requires a physical book or a printing order.