CUSTOM DESIGNED ARTWORK

DTP Software packages such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher and Corel Draw all offer you the technology to design your own artwork. However, design is much more than just knowing which buttons to press. Design is all about knowing how to deliver the right message and create the right image - you are better to leave the design of leaflets and brochures to a professional designer. A well-designed printed item of stationery will sell your product whereas a badly designed item may do more damage than good or have a detrimental effect. As a rule of thumb, you should invest about one third of your printing budget on design and two thirds on print. Our design charges are very competitive.

Corporate Identity and Logo Design
Need a new corporate identity or new logo? Our skilled designers will turn your ideas into stunning images or, if you prefer, create a concept for you. However, If your logo is just simply showing signs of old age, let us perform a facelift on it. We are strong believers in giving your stationery and brochures a consistent look or 'brand' so that you are easily recognisable to your customers.

Proofs
If we are preparing new artwork for you, it is important that you thoroughly check your design before we print it. Our design service includes sending you either a black and white or colour laser proof for checking. These proofs are excellent for checking layout, but you should not be relied upon to be colour accurate. If the job is colour critical, we recommend that we provide a machine or Iris proof at extra cost.

Archiving Artwork on Disk
Every design we produce is held on our computer system for a period of at least 3 years. This enables us to keep reprints and updates simple and inexpensive to our customers.

Photo Scanning
Photographic images, transparencies and logos all need to be scanned so that they can be incorporated within your document.Our Drum Scanner offers a depth of colour and accuracy not possible with desktop flatbed machines.

Photo Retouching
This may involve making good blemishes on photos, taking away the background of photos to give a cut out effect or adjusting the colour balance of photos. Work is charged at the same rate as artwork. We have a standard charge of £3.50 per scan to re-balance the colour to more closely match our printer if required.

Copywriting Service
To compliment our design service we offer a professional copywriting service to help your promotional literature achieve maximum impact.