Print and production, from design to finished result
Paper, colour, format and finishing all shape how printed materials come across. Crossmark guides print projects from material selection and prepress through to production and quality control.
Good production starts with how the result will be used. A brochure kept for years requires different choices from a temporary mailing, packaging or trade show display. We help decide which materials, formats and finishes genuinely add value to the design and message.
Because we understand both design and production, we consider technical possibilities and limitations from the outset. We prepare files correctly, coordinate with the production partners involved and monitor quality throughout the different stages of the process.
In practice
- Choosing materials and formats. We advise on paper, materials, format, folding or binding methods and finishing based on use, appearance, volume and budget.
- Prepress and file checks. We check resolution, bleed, fonts, transparency and technical settings to ensure reliable production.
- Colour management and quality assurance. We tailor images and colours to the selected material and production process, and advise when a proof or additional check is useful.
- Production support. We help assess technical options, coordinate with production partners and follow the project through to the finished result.
Frequently asked questions
Every project comes with different questions. Below, we answer what clients often want to know about this service, our approach and working together. Can't find your question? Feel free to get in touch and we'll look at it together.
Yes. Crossmark can manage the process from content and graphic design through to prepress and production. You can also bring us in for just one part of the process.
Yes. If the design already exists, we can review the files, prepare them technically and oversee the production process.
Yes. We advise you based on use, appearance, print run and budget, and clearly explain the practical implications of each choice.
Prepress covers the technical preparation and checking of files for production. This includes dimensions, bleed, resolution, colour and fonts, among other things.
Screens and print reproduce colour in different ways. Paper, ink, printing technique and finish also affect the final result.
Not always. For colour-critical, complex or larger print runs, a proof can help you assess the material, colour and finish more accurately in advance.
Yes. We can manage fixed designs, technical specifications and production files for publications or materials that recur regularly.
The price depends on the format, material, print run, printing and finish. We first discuss the application and then compare suitable production options.
Our profile
Crossmark is an experienced communications partner. We help shape the strategy and turn ideas into clear, recognisable communication.
Our services
We work across brands, publications, websites and digital applications. In every project, we bring a human perspective to design, copy, imagery and technology.
Our team
Our team combines expertise across different disciplines. For each project, we bring together the right people and coordinate the work.
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