Print Design That Makes a Lasting Impression
High-impact print collateral that extends your brand beyond the screen. From business cards to exhibition stands, brochures to vehicle livery — we design and prepare print-ready artwork for every medium.
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Print remains one of the most powerful tools in a marketer's arsenal. A well-designed brochure, a premium business card or a striking exhibition stand communicates quality and permanence in a way that digital simply cannot replicate. We design print collateral that represents your brand at its very best.
We handle everything from concept through to press-ready artwork — and where required, we manage print production through our network of trusted UK print partners, ensuring quality and competitive pricing. You get a single point of contact from brief to delivery.
Every file we produce is set up correctly for print: correct bleed and crop marks, accurate colour profiles (CMYK where required), high-resolution imagery and proper font embedding. No costly reprints due to avoidable technical errors.
- Business stationery (cards, letterheads, envelopes)
- Brochures, catalogues & booklets
- Flyers, leaflets & inserts
- Posters & framed artwork
- Banners & roller banners
- Exhibition stands & pop-up displays
- Packaging & product labels
- Vehicle livery & wraps
- Point-of-sale displays
- Menus & hospitality materials
Why print still drives results
Tangible & Memorable
Physical materials engage multiple senses and are processed differently by the brain to digital content. Studies consistently show that print generates higher recall rates and longer engagement times than their digital equivalents.
Communicates Premium Quality
The feel of a heavy business card, the finish of a silk-laminated brochure, the scale of a well-designed exhibition stand — these physical qualities signal investment and quality in a way that digital content cannot. First impressions count.
Cuts Through Digital Noise
In an era of inbox overload and social media saturation, well-executed direct mail and print collateral stands out precisely because the channel is less crowded. Response rates for print direct mail consistently outperform email marketing.
Builds Trust at Meetings
Arriving at a client meeting with polished brochures, a well-designed proposal and premium business cards signals professionalism and preparedness. It sets the tone before a single word is spoken and gives prospects something tangible to keep.
Dominates Exhibition Spaces
Well-designed exhibition materials turn floor space into a brand experience. A striking stand draws footfall; premium takeaway materials ensure prospects remember your brand long after the show closes.
Complements Digital Perfectly
The most effective marketing integrates print and digital seamlessly — QR codes on print materials driving to landing pages, direct mail triggering retargeting campaigns. We design print that works as part of your broader marketing ecosystem.
Our print design process
Brief & Specification
We establish the full print specification upfront — dimensions, paper stock, finish (gloss, silk, matt, soft-touch), quantity, binding type and any special finishes (foiling, embossing, spot UV). This ensures the design is conceived for the finished product, not adapted to it afterwards.
Design & Layout
We design in the correct programme for the output — InDesign for multi-page documents, Illustrator for single-sided items. Documents are set up with correct dimensions, bleed (typically 3mm), safe zones and CMYK colour mode from the outset.
Client Review
You review the design as a low-resolution PDF proof. We provide two rounds of amends as standard. For complex multi-page documents such as catalogues, we may stage the review across sections to keep the project on schedule.
Pre-Press Check
Before producing the final artwork, we run a comprehensive pre-press check: image resolution (minimum 300dpi), font embedding, colour profile (CMYK or Pantone where required), bleed, crop marks and overprint settings. We fix any issues before they become print problems.
Press-Ready File Delivery
We produce press-ready PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4 files to the exact specification required by your chosen printer. We can also supply files in formats required by specific print providers — we are familiar with the submission requirements of all major UK print suppliers.
Print Management (Optional)
If required, we manage the print production process on your behalf — obtaining quotes from our network of UK print partners, managing the submission and proofing process, and co-ordinating delivery. One point of contact from brief to finished goods.
File formats & specifications
Every print file we produce meets professional pre-press standards. We deliver the exact formats your printer requires, set up correctly so your job runs without issues or unexpected costs.
We are experienced with the submission requirements of all major UK print suppliers including Moo, Instantprint, Solopress, Printed.com, Hobs Reprographics and bespoke commercial printers. If your printer has specific requirements, simply let us know and we will meet them.
- PDF/X-1a & PDF/X-4 press-ready files
- 3mm bleed & crop marks on all artwork
- CMYK colour mode (Pantone on request)
- Minimum 300dpi image resolution
- All fonts embedded or converted to outlines
- Correct overprint & trapping settings
- Layered source files (AI / INDD / PSD)
- RGB versions for digital use
- Print specification document supplied
- Re-supply for any paper size variant
Tools we use for print design
Design Software
Pre-Press & Proofing
UK Print Partners
Print design for every business
Construction & Trades
Site signage, van livery, hard hat stickers, branded stationery and brochures — professional print that builds trust with clients and subcontractors on site and off.
Healthcare & Professional Services
Patient information leaflets, appointment cards, branded stationery and waiting room displays designed to the high standards expected in healthcare and professional environments.
Events & Exhibitions
Exhibition stand graphics, pop-up banners, event programmes, delegate packs and signage — end-to-end print production for events of any scale, anywhere in the UK.
Retail & Hospitality
Menus, packaging, point-of-sale displays, loyalty cards, gift vouchers and in-store signage — print that enhances the customer experience and drives repeat purchase.
Print design FAQs
What is bleed and why does it matter in print design?+
Bleed is the area of artwork that extends beyond the finished trim edge of a printed piece — typically 3mm on each side. When a printer cuts a stack of printed sheets, there is a small degree of variance in the cut position. Bleed ensures that if the cut falls slightly outside the intended edge, there is no unprinted white border showing. All our print files are set up with the correct bleed from the outset, so your finished piece always looks clean and professional with no white edges.
What is the difference between CMYK and RGB colour?+
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is the colour model used by screens and digital displays. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the colour model used in commercial printing. Designing in RGB and converting to CMYK at the last moment can result in colours printing differently to how they appeared on screen — particularly with bright blues, oranges and purples. We always design print files natively in CMYK (or Pantone where exact colour matching is required), ensuring what you see in proof is what comes off the press.
Can you manage the printing as well as the design?+
Yes. We offer full print management as an optional service. We obtain quotes from our network of trusted UK print suppliers, manage the artwork submission and digital proof approval process, and co-ordinate delivery to your specified address. This is particularly useful for large or complex projects such as exhibition stands, multi-format campaigns or items requiring specialist finishing such as foiling, embossing or spot UV. Print management fees are quoted on a project basis.
How long does print design take?+
Design timelines depend on scope. A business card or single-sided flyer can be turned around in 2–3 working days. A brochure or multi-page catalogue typically takes 7–10 working days. A full print campaign across multiple formats may take 2–4 weeks. We always agree a timeline before starting and can accommodate rush requests where our schedule allows — usually with a rush fee applied. Print production time after artwork approval is additional and depends on the printer and quantity ordered.
Can you redesign our existing print materials to a higher standard?+
Absolutely — this is one of our most common print briefs. We often work with businesses that have existing print materials that are outdated, inconsistent or were not produced to professional standards. We review your current materials, identify what needs refreshing, and redesign everything to a consistent, elevated standard. We always preserve what is working (key messaging, brand recognition) while significantly improving the visual quality and technical accuracy of the output.
Print design pricing
Design-only pricing — print production costs are quoted separately based on specification, quantity and supplier. We provide fully transparent cost breakdowns before any work begins.
All prices ex-VAT. Print production costs quoted separately. Contact us for a bespoke quote.
Core business stationery designed consistently and press-ready for print.
- Business card design (double-sided)
- Letterhead (A4)
- Compliments slip (DL)
- Email signature template
- All press-ready files included
- Two revision rounds
- 5–7 working day turnaround
For company brochures, product catalogues and marketing materials of any page count.
- Up to 12 pages (additional pages quoted)
- Custom layout & typesetting
- Image sourcing & retouching
- Two rounds of revisions
- Press-ready PDF supplied
- Print management available
- Branded template for future updates
For coordinated campaigns across multiple print formats — direct mail, signage, exhibition, point-of-sale.
- Up to 5 print formats included
- Campaign concept & art direction
- Consistent design across all formats
- All press-ready files
- Print procurement & management
- Unlimited revision rounds
- Dedicated project manager
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