The surface
We compare smooth and textured papers with the artwork, so the surface supports the type and images.
Independent print studio / Books, cards & editions
Put it
on paper.
We turn artwork into printed things people can open, hold and keep. From the first paper choice to the finished stack.
What we print
Why print?
Because the paper
is part of the message.
The weight of a card, the way a cover opens and the texture under the ink all affect how a piece feels. We help make those choices work together, rather than leaving them until the artwork is finished.
The edition planner
Start with
the thing
you’re making.
Try a format, paper feel and color approach. We’ll turn those choices into a short project outline.
SIDE
BY
SIDEA STUDY IN PRINT
BY
SIDEA STUDY IN PRINT
Format & color diagram / not a color proof
Booklet / smooth / two colors
A sequence of pages gathered into a booklet. We review the page count, cover and binding together.
Compare smooth paper samples to see how they suit your type, images and ink.
Selected work
Two colors.
Page after
page.
Side by Side uses overlapping shapes, a simple page rhythm and a tactile uncoated stock to make a small edition feel complete.
Inside the editionPaper & finishing
Make room
for the details.
The fold
A folded piece needs room to open. Panel order, paper feel and the final use are considered together.
The binding
We choose a binding to suit the page count, paper and the way the book needs to open.
Selected work
A family of pieces.
One clear voice.
Cards, correspondence and folded invitations feel connected when their proportions, paper and ink are developed as a set.
Cards & stationeryBuild the specification
We establish the format, quantity, paper, color and finishing. Page counts, folds and the way the piece will be used guide the choices.
Prepare the artwork
We review the supplied print file against the agreed specification and flag layout or production questions before the job moves forward.
Review the proof
The proof gives the project team a clear checkpoint for text, page order and layout. Physical samples or color proofs are agreed when they are needed.
Print, finish & pack
We print the approved work, complete the agreed folds or binding, check the finished pieces and pack them for the planned handover.
Artwork preparation
Great files.
Fewer surprises.
Our guide explains the useful checks: finished size, page order, bleed, safe content and the proof review.
Read the artwork guide
The studio
People who
like the paper part.
We work with designers, independent publishers and businesses making something worth printing. Clear conversations are part of the craft.
Meet ProofA few useful
answers.
Can you help before the artwork is ready?
Yes. Early conversations about size, paper, folds and binding can help a designer build the file around a realistic production plan.
Can you print a small edition?
We work on both focused editions and repeat print projects. Tell us the intended quantity and we can discuss a suitable production approach.
Can the paper be different from the sample?
Paper selection is agreed for each project. If a proposed stock changes, we discuss the alternative before moving ahead.