Position Statment

Enterprise and Innovation

1. Over the last few years I have amassed knowledge in a variety of different areas within Graphic design, and I now feel I am a very diverse designer. I want to keep focused on this  because I feel it will give me more to offer clients, and be a more useful designer. 

2. While looking into companies I am interested in, I have found that being part of a team really appeals to me. Having people that are like minded surrounding me, each person helping my creativity and vice versa. I feel this will push me as a designer as well as push the company I would be working within to be more creative and new. 

3. When I finally graduate I want to be focusing my efforts in getting a design job within a print company such as TEAM, or working in a team based design studio such as Creative Spark, based in Manchester. They both appeal to me on separate levels but cover the basis that I like working within, branding and design for print. 

4. I have also found from investigating the companies I am interested in that customer care, and client relationships are very important to me as a designer. I want my relationships with my clients to be personal so that they know exactly what I do and they know I will go out of my way to understand what they want from me.

5. Its important for me to create my own personal portfolio that really represents me as a designer as well as a person. When people view it I want them to know what they are getting and why they need me, essentially i want to leave them wanting more.

6. Another fundamental part to me being a successful graphic designer is that I want to target Networking events, because I feel this is where I will shine as a designer. I love talking about design and at these events I will meet people who are like me and would possibly want to work with me. So a key part to this is creating the right business card for me and for them, this is something i am going to focus a lot on when we reach this part after Christmas.

7. With regards to the competition, I need to make my work really stand out and to do this I need to become and expert in the areas I am interested in such as software, print and type. This is in order for me to appeal to a wide market, and be available for anything. 

8. My ambition one day is to own my own small company, with my own fully functioning team of expert designers and my own varying client base that covers the areas I and my fellow designers would be interested in designing for. 

9. As a designer I don’t want to be penned down to certain places for working I want to have worked in a variety of print companies, workshops and companies that work globally. One place i would love to work is in New York with a company such as Pentagram. 

10. Another important part for my life as a Graphic designer when i start out is to try and work with companies that already have a lot of experience as designers or printers because I feel I will learn so much more from a company that has been functioning for a long time compared to a fresh company. I want to gain as much experience as possible before I settle into my chosen area and what I want to do.

Glorious Creative

Glorious Creative

"About Us

If you're successful, the chances are you take design as seriously as we do. Graphics are the reason we get up in the morning.

In marketing jargon, it's all about creating 'brand equity'. We prefer a more straight- talking northern patois. It's about building the bottom line; it's not about vain aesthetics.

We're identity specialists who are renowned for creative thinking and craft skills and we enjoy the challenge of problem-solving.

What's more, we're really rather good at it, which is why we were named in the top five of the North of England Design Consultancy
of the Year. "

What i like about this company is the focus on type and print. They work to brand and produce interesting projects for their clients as they focus on what the client really wants and take the time to get the know the client. Its really interesting to see this, because i think it works really well. They are (from the looks of their website) a sophisticated company that has focus on clean and crisp design. They are successful, especially the designers because they have won a variety of awards, it would be nice to get some sort of placement with them or even just visit to see what they are actually like. 

Contact:

10a Stevenson Square
Northern Quarter
Manchester M1 1FB
Ph. +44 (0)161 237 3575
Fx. +44 (0)161 237 9085

Creative Spark

Creative Spark

They are a leading branding and web design based company in manchester.
"Our work / play ethos and unique four stage process have been carefully developed over ten years to give you the best results. It’s this combination of chaos and order, of the emotional and the rational, which has worked time after time. We have used this approach across hundreds of jobs, in many markets — and for varied clients who trust us and our way of working. All this is done openly and honestly — our designers deal directly with you, working together to create flawless solutions."


The reason they interest me is because of the focus they have. I really like working with branding, and i have done it with a few of my projects and this interests me greatly. They have a great working ethos and seem to very team driven which really attracts me. They have clients such as: Peter Kay, POLICE, Toni and Guy and many many more. It is young and innovative, which really attracts me. Their style suits me. 


Work that attracts me:

Contact :

Phone

0161 235 8558

Manchester Office

Creative Spark, 1st Floor,
22 Lever Street, Manchester M1 1EA

Email

hello@creativespark.co.uk

London Office

Creative Spark, Studio 14,
Blackstock Mews, London N4 2BT

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LIVERPOOL PRINT

What are they? - LIVERPOOL PRINT


Where are they based? - LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER, LONDON 


"We are a family run printing company with over 40 years commercial print experience. We have built our business with ongoing research and an understanding of the ever evolving methods and technologies within the print industry.

We can supply your business with a vast range of printed products. The majority of these can be ordered via our uk wide network of local websites or you can contact our head office to speak to one of our print management team to arrange a no obligation consultation to discuss a specialist or bespoke print requirement.

We have a hands on approach to bespoke and generic print project management.This ensures
that you and your organisation can maximise the opportunities within your marketplace, by
engaging with our specialist print management team as a single resource for all of your print
project requirements."

"In partnership with you.

In a team tailored to meet your needs.

With a solid understanding of your business and objectives.

With a clear focus on project management and delivery."

What i really like about this company is the simplistic approach to doing a job. They are stylish and interesting, they cover a range of print methods as well as focusing on the designs itself, this is the area i am particularly interested in. The design for print side anyway. They focus on their in-house designers to produce work of a high quality that is designed with the latest technology so that they can produce the most successful output, this really appeals to me because they are keeping current with the market and are actually trying to integrate their designs with the materials they work with. I feel i could thrive in a company such as this because they have a lot of areas i think i would be strong within, and their simple approach to the job, the matter of fact take is something that has inspired me. 

WHAT THEY DO:

• business cards
• letterheads
• compliment slips
• envelopes
• ncr / invoice / order pads
• report covers
• stationery packs

• brochures
• flyers
• leaflets
• posters
• canvas prints
• menus
• presentation folders
• 10x8 headshot prints

• exhibition pop-up stands
• roll-up banner stands
• literature holders
• vinyl banners

Another thing that i like is the fact that they have all their costing on their website already which means that the are very open and honest about how much things are going to cost, so the client immediately knows what they are dealing with.

HOW TO CONTACT THEM:

contact us

Tel 0800 112 3434 (Call us free)
Email info@uk-print.co.uk

ukprint ltd (Manchester)

L&M Business Park
Norman Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4ES

ukprint ltd (London)

Unit 34 Pullman Court
London
SW2 4ST

ukprint ltd (Registered office)

5th Floor
Grosvenor Gardens House
35/37 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0BS
Registered in England & Wales
Registered Number 5920433

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RAYROSS PRINT FACTORY

What are they? - RAYROSS PRINT FACTORY


Where are they? - LIVERPOOL

"In recent years we have developed into a modern company at the forefront of computer digital technology. We produce all types of printed material by both digital and litho print, from business cards, letterheads. leaflets, and magazines to posters, banners, and showcards.

This enables us to offer you a flexible, efficient and complete printing service at extremely competitive prices. "

This company really appeals to me, its a very user friendly printers that is established on the high-street to draw in clients, giving an already personable approach to dealing with the cliental. Other reasons i like this company are because they focus on being a very flexible printers, covering a range of medias and process to print in not just the mass produced litho or digital. So essentially you could get whatever you wanted printed there. Another thing i like, is that it is a rather small company, and working within a small company really does appeal to me because of the fact that it's localized and i would feel like i was part of the team. What i also like about this company is the focus on graphic designers as well, its not just a printers. You can get work designed for you there too, so they really offer more than just your standard printers. 

WHAT THEY DO:

Rayross Print Factory's technology covers the whole range of print techniques for your quality assurance.

From the simplest of black & white duplicating and photocopying, to complex digital printing, offset litho, thermography, die stamping, embossing and laminating.

The whole range of print processing is available for you, ensuring that we use the most suitable and cost effective method of production.

If you want to do your own thing we are very happy to receive your designs in digital format. We can accept files in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher. Also files in JPEG, PSD, TIFF, PDF, EPS, Illustrator, Quark Xpress are great. Our conversion software makes files from PC or Apple Mac suitable

If you can’t design it yourself we will be delighted to do it for you. We have a team of young designers who will sort out great designs for any type of printed product. Our experience as a premier supplier of print to the North West business community, together with plenty of local restaurants, clubs and bars puts us in a great position to offer exciting design work for a vast range of promotional and business requirements. We will be able to help with Logo design, picture sourcing – everything you need to get your operation noticed!!!  

Large Format Printing

HOW TO CONTACT THEM:

Contact us now on Tel: 0151 708 0590 • Fax: 0151 709 0759

96 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AG

DUFFIELDS

What are they? - DUFFIELDS

Where is it based? - LEEDS
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Business relationships, trust, honour, and all those old fashioned clichés that worked when I started out as an apprentice 35 years ago still matter now.

And thank goodness paper is as much from a crop as is a vegetable, and we replenish this natural resource continuously, because the printed word is loved by children and intellectuals alike!"

Duffields is an environmental printers. Their ethics are to work with nature and replenish what they take out of it. What i like about this company is the fact that ot only are they about the bonds between the client and the printer but they think about the world and environment too, they have ethics. Which is more than most companies. They have been established for a very very long time, and have a very good working team, and only except the best. Their experience in the print industry really appeals to me because of the fact they know what they are doing, they have a strong client base and they are reliable as well as sustainable. I feel my role within this company would be the designer between client and the printer, and i know they advertise for employees that are work driven and ethical but i feel i would fit this role because i am driven and i want to work to gain my experience. 

WHAT THEY DO:

Enviromental Policy Statement

We fully understand our serious obligation to conduct business in a manner that minimizes all issues of negative impact. Locally we have actively supported our charity, Lineham Farm Children’s Centre for over 15 years now, we have developed school links and support many other local causes in any way we can. Environmentally we positively maintain the eco-structure of our river bank and watch with care the wildlife it supports. Significantly Duffield have adopted 20 acres of woodland at Lineham Farm and over the next 10 years we are converting the coniferous forest to natural British broadleaf with qualified and dedicated forestry specialists.

Policy

Duffield Printers will perform all operational activities to minimize all issues of negative impact in a manner that balances with cost effectiveness and consideration of the views of – Community – Customers – Employees – Suppliers – Regulatory Bodies and any other interested parties.

We will manage our business to meet the requirements of legislative and regulatory bodies – e.g. FSC. (Forestry Stewardship Council), and the PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes).

Options

• Raise employee environmental awareness and encourage action in the workplace and home
• Minimize raw material use, waste and emissions through careful design, contract specification and process control
• Assess suppliers' environmental performance
• Monitor and minimize energy consumption
• Continue landscape and architectural improvements and good practices
• Detailed objectives and targets to support this policy are made publicly available upon request

Commitment

Martyn Duffield shares the responsibility for environmental management with all employees who all have a responsibility to continually improve our environmental performance and we will periodically review our policy.

Digital Technology

The entry level investment is £300,000 so we take digital seriously with the very best kit in the world, HP Digital Technology.

Quotes from Royal Mail Website - Business to Customer / Business (B2C / B2B)

"The typical item of DM B2B achieves a 1% response, B2C campaigns is 3%"

"50% above the norm successful B2C mailings are particularly likely to have utilised a customised database with "strong" database, design quality and creativity being key to DM campaign success."

"Campaigns that have "strong" integration with "brand activity" deliver response rates that are 60%+ above norm for both B2C and B2B campaigns."

"B2C campaigns sent via Mailsort 1 achieve a level of response that is 70% above norm."

Litho Technology

Expert operators shift work 24 hours a day whilst fully understanding and communicating the urgency and precision of your print. Colour perception is not left to chance as ink profiles are digitally linked directly to the press from the studio. Fast turnaround without compromising on detail ensures you get the very best quality print production on time, every time.

HOW TO CONTACT THEM:

Accurate understanding of your original specifications is vital. Our five experienced account managers are supported by an equal number of print production estimators. They are committed to providing a speedy, personal and accurate response to your needs whilst keeping you up-to-date with progress and answering your technical questions.

Here at Duffield Printers we believe you need the best service and best deal for that peace of mind purchasing decision.

Address:

Duffield Printers Ltd, 
421 Kirkstall Road, 
Leeds, 
LS4 2HA

Telephone:

+44 (0) 113 279 3011

Email

I really like this company because of the experience they have as well as the work ethic they employ, for both the environment and the workers themselves. 

Plant:
Heidelberg 10 Colour (5 x 5) Perfecting B2
(inclusive of every conceivable extra)

Komori B2 5 colour
(inclusive of every conceivable extra)

TEAM

What is it? - TEAM

Where is it based? - LEEDS

"At Team Impression we have made our name working closely with designers and print buyers. As a long established Leeds-based printing and finishing company, with a comprehensive range of in-house facilities from litho to digital and packaging, our reputation is built on giving our clients solutions and ideas rather than problems"

- Their working ethic really appeals to me as a young designer. They arn't all about the bog standard print process, they are all about the communication between client, designer and printer. For this to be successful they need to have experience and strong knowledge of the industry, which they do and that appeals to me too. I want to work in a printers because i want to have that experience of properly designing for print, really learning the insides of it and how it truly works, so that i can then go to new companies and show them that i have a very useful skill. After our trip to TEAM, it did really inspire me because they work with the product from start to finish, so the product is mass produced but it still has a level of a personal feel, which is good. I don't want to go somewhere where it is just going to be generic and i will get swallowed up in it, i want to become a key part to companies functioning. 

WHAT THEY DO:

Litho
With two B1 and one B2 6-colour Komori presses running 24/7, we have the capacity to handle any job, no matter how big or small. More info 

Digital
Three state-of-the-art Indigo presses with results that push the boundaries of digital printing. More info 

Display
Our Fuji Acuity large format output device is flexible and versatile, capable of high quality printing on virtually any substrate up to 48mm thick onto a huge 2.5m x 1.25m wide. More info 

Finishing
Foiling, embossing, die-cutting, folding, binding, varnishing, sealing... it might be easier to list an aspect of finishing that we don’t do in-house. More info

Presentation
You pick your materials and we’ll put them onto board for you. Hand finished boxes, intricate folders, complicated display materials. You name it, our in-house presentation department can put it together for you

 For me with regards to working with this company, it would all be about being the designer within it. Sending things to print, working it out with clients. Essentially that side of things, i want to be able to utalise my expertise in software in order to help produce work for this company.

HOW TO CONTACT THEM:

Team Impression

Phone 0113 272 4800

Team impression

Fusion House

1 Lockwood Close

Leeds LS11 5UU

Phone 0113 272 4800

General enquiries email

Sales and estimates email

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What i also like about this company is their website itself, its informative and user friendly. It has things for all sorts of clients, the laymen's and the experts. With tips to help understand processes and how o go about getting the most out of the process you're using. Generally this is a very friendly company and as i said before their work ethic really appeals to me.