a method for producing an article having a surface feature , such as an article of social stationery , includes defining a characteristic of at least one layer of the article of social stationery , and displaying an image associated with the at least one layer to permit reviewing of the defined characteristic of the at least one layer . a production apparatus includes a computing system configured to implement methods for designing and fabricating articles for the particular needs of a retail customer . an article can include features that conceal or camouflage holes that support attachment of components of the article .