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Design that knows how it will be printed.
Good print work depends on more than good design. We combine creative direction with typography, colour management, prepress and production knowledge, so what we design is ready to be made.
Job specification
Purpose
Defined at brief
Audience
Defined at brief
Format
Defined at brief
Stock and materials
Defined at brief
Finish
Defined at brief
Colour
Defined at brief
Final files
Defined at brief
Technical experience
Seven areas we work in every day.
Creative skill only works when it is matched by production know-how. Open any area to see how we approach it.
Typography and page layout
Considered type, grids and hierarchy, so every page reads clearly and feels consistent from the first page to the last.
CMYK colour settings and colour management
Colour set up for print from the start and managed through to the final file.
Prepress and print-ready artwork
Artwork checked and prepared to the specifications of the job, ready to hand over for production.
Structural packaging design and dielines
Box structures and dielines developed alongside the artwork, so the design suits the way the pack is made and folded.
Paper and material selection
Stock and materials chosen for the look, feel and purpose of each piece.
Binding and print finishes
Binding methods and finishes such as Spot UV and foil stamping, specified with production in mind.
Print production requirements and coordination
We work through production requirements and coordinate the details so the finished piece matches the brief.
How we work
A typical project, from brief to final files.
The exact process may vary from one project to another. This is a simple explanation of our approach.
Stage 01
Understand the brief
We discuss the purpose, audience, format, specifications and production requirements.
Stage 02
Develop the design
We work through the creative direction and refine the design to suit the project.
Stage 03
Prepare for production
We check the structural, material, colour and prepress details that apply to the job.
Stage 04
Finalise the artwork
We prepare and check the approved artwork and supply the agreed final files.
Every detail, from the paper stock to the binding, considered for impact.
Selected projects
Work we have made, finished and delivered.
