From concept to creation Print Design That Carries Your Brand [ice]Off the Screen[/ice]
A complete brand identity usually needs more than a logo: business cards, letterheads, brochures, advertisements and promotional pieces. We design all of them, and make sure every piece follows your branding guidelines so it all looks like it belongs together.
Our print design services are billed at $100/h + HST. We design; we don’t print. You choose any printer you like, and we’ll work with them to make sure files meet their specifications. Need a recommendation? We’re happy to refer you to great local print shops.
Print design for every purpose
- Business cards & stationery
- Brochures & flyers
- Publications & reports
- Presentations
- Promotional material
- Trade show booths
- Packaging
- Accessible documents
Simple, transparent pricing One Hourly [ice]Rate[/ice], No Surprises
$100/h+ HST
Every corporate print design project is unique, so we provide a custom quote based on the time it will take. You’ll know the estimate before we start, and we’ll always check with you before going beyond it.
Get a Free EstimateFeatured projectsFrom the Dragon’s [ice]Lair[/ice]
A few examples of our corporate print design work. Hover over one to see what it is.
From layout to press-ready files Our Print Design [ice]Process[/ice]
Print has no undo button once it’s on the press. We design carefully, proof thoroughly and prepare files to your printer’s exact specifications.
You’ll work directly with Craig and Brenda from the first conversation to the final file. No account managers, no outsourcing, and no surprises on your invoice.
Phase 1 · Plan
Discover
We confirm the format, size, paper, quantity and printer, and gather your content, photos and brand assets.
Phase 2 · Layout
Design
We design the layout around your brand, with clear hierarchy so the most important message stands out.
Phase 3 · Proof
Refine
You review digital proofs and we refine until everything is accurate, from spelling to colours and bleed.
Phase 4 · Print-ready
Deliver
We prepare press-ready files in CMYK with bleed and crop marks, and can work directly with your favourite local printer.
Print still mattersPrint Design That Makes a [ice]Lasting Impression[/ice]
In a digital world, a well-designed printed piece stands out. A business card handed over at a meeting, a brochure left on a desk or a trade show display seen across a busy hall all create tangible impressions of your business. Print design also requires different expertise from web design: colour modes, bleed, resolution, paper and finishing all affect the final result.
Our print design services cover everything from business cards and letterhead to brochures, flyers, rack cards, posters, menus, booklets, annual reports, packaging and trade show displays. We design to your printer’s specifications and supply press-ready PDF files with bleed and crop marks, so there are no surprises when the job comes back.
Our print expertiseGetting Every Detail [ice]Press-Ready[/ice]
We’re happy to work with your preferred printer, whether that’s a local Kitchener-Waterloo print shop or an online printing service.
- Colour: we design in CMYK for print and can match Pantone spot colours for brand consistency
- Resolution: images are prepared at the correct resolution for sharp printing
- Bleed and safe zones: artwork extends past the trim line and important text stays safely inside
- Typography: readable font sizes and line lengths for each format
- Proofing: careful proofs before anything goes to press
Accessible documentsAccessible Print and [ice]Digital Documents[/ice]
Many printed materials also live online as PDFs. To meet AODA requirements and reach everyone, those documents need to be accessible: tagged headings, reading order, alt text for images, accessible tables and sufficient colour contrast.
We design documents in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word with accessibility in mind from the start, and can remediate existing PDFs. See our accessibility services for more.
Questions we hear a lot Corporate Print Design [ice]FAQs[/ice]
Do you provide printing?
No, we stick to design. You can choose any printer, and we’ll prepare files to their exact specifications or refer you to a local shop.
Can you design accessible documents and forms?
Yes. We create accessible documents and forms and can remediate existing ones. See accessibility.
Can I edit the files later?
We can provide editable Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop files on request. You’ll need the software (and someone comfortable using it) to make changes.
What does the design process look like?
We learn what the piece needs to achieve and who it’s for, present a first draft, refine it with your feedback and deliver final print-ready and digital files.
What file format will I receive for printing?
Press-ready PDF files with bleed and crop marks, plus the source files if you need them.
Can you design a trade show booth?
Yes. We design pop-up displays, banners, table covers and backdrops to your display supplier’s templates.
Do you design menus?
Yes. We design printed menus and matching digital versions for your website.
Can you match my existing brochure style?
Yes. Send us your current materials and we’ll keep the new pieces consistent.
Can you design packaging and labels?
Yes. We design product labels and packaging to your manufacturer’s dielines and specifications.
Should I use RGB or CMYK?
RGB is for screens and CMYK is for print. Read our article on RGB vs. CMYK colour models to learn more.
Do you design annual reports and newsletters?
Yes. We design multi-page publications with consistent layouts, charts and photos.
Can you design both a print and web version?
Yes. We often create a press-ready file and an accessible, web-optimized PDF from the same design.