Briefing

At the start of the project we'll need to know of any requirements you might have for the stationery, for example, any preferences on the style or design. We also need to collect the relevant information, such as names, addresses etc. and a copy of your logo.

If you don't yet have a logo, we can also offer this service. We offer a discount for combined logo and stationery sets. Please click here for further details.

To collect this information from you, we can send you a briefing document (a sort of questionnaire) to complete and return by email, or alternatively it can be discussed by telephone.

It's not a problem if you don't have all of the details from the start. Most of our clients are awaiting specific details such as VAT and telephone numbers when they come to us. We'll leave space for these items in the initial drafts and fill them in at the end of the project.

You're also welcome to send any accompanying materials and additional information by post, email. This could be anything from your own ideas and sketches that you'd like to see developed through to extra background reading for our designers

First Drafts

At this point our designers will make a start on the initial drafts. This will involve any further research we feel necessary and the preparation of the first design concepts. These will usually take four working days or less to complete. Although we believe that our clients don't pay us for rushed work, we won't keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

These, along with all further drafts, will be sent to you in Adobe PDF format by email.

Feedback

Once you've received the initial drafts, we need to know what you think. You're welcome to take as long as you need to consider them.

We ask that your feedback be as specific as possible to help us understand what it was about each concept that did or did not appeal to you.

When you're ready, you can return your feedback to us by email, or if you prefer you can call and discuss your thoughts with the designers working on your project.

Redrafts & Revisions

Once we receive your feedback our designers will continue work on the project, making changes as requested or creating new designs with your comments in mind. Whether the initial drafts are close but require further development, are not what you were looking for or if you'd just like to try something different, our designers will listen to your feedback and present further options.

These subsequent drafts are then sent as before for your further consideration. Most sets of revisions take less than two days to prepare.

This process of drafting and feedback then repeats as necessary, with your comments from each set of drafts used to develop the next. At each stage the drafts will inevitably draw closer to your requirements, until you approve the final versions.

Typically the entire process takes less than one week from start to finish, however this is only an average – we impose no maximum timescale with any of our services. It may also be possible to speed up the process to meet an urgent deadline, although this may incur additional fees which would be agreed prior to commencing work.

Finalising

Once you have approved your final design, the artwork is prepared in three sets and sent via email for immediate use.

These sets include:

We also supply technical information such as fonts and colour references used in the designs.

With the project concluded, you are ready to begin using your stationery and distributing it to suppliers as required.

Further Services

We specialise in all types of corporate literature (e.g. brochures, advertisements, presentation folders etc.) and web site design to suit any requirements.

We can also arrange the print of your stationery to your specifications – please ask for a quotation.

Further details on all of our services can be found on this website, but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.