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Design services

Good design is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s creating your brand identity, giving your website the wow factor or producing engaging graphics for your printed materials, we take it seriously — and we do it right.


Take a look at our frequently asked questions to find out more or better still, get in touch for an informal chat.


FAQs

How much does design work cost?

Each project is different and the cost depends on how much work is involved. We will always give you a written quote before starting work, and initial meetings are free of charge. And because we only work with third sector clients, we make sure our services are great value for money.

Where do we start?

We normally begin either with a phone call or face to face meeting to discuss the job. We then create an estimate for the work including any production costs if required. If you are happy with the estimate we get on with the job, keeping you involved every step of the way.

We already have a brand – can you work with it?

Yes, we can apply your existing visual brand guidelines to any new materials that we design for you. We can also take over doing the layout work on any of your regular branded publications. If your brand style needs a tweak or freshen up, we can do that too.

We don't have any good images – what can we do?

If your budget allows, we’ll help you get some professional photography done that is unique to your organisation, to create a library of photos that you can use in future. If the cost is prohibitive, we can offer some advice on taking your own photos. We also use good quality stock photography; this is more limited but with careful selection we can make it work well.

What is the turnaround time on design projects?

Each project is different, so we’ll work out a timescale that meets your needs. We’ll let you know when we need to get copy or approval from you in order to meet design deadlines. We take a partnership approach to working with clients, so you can expect clear and open communication from us, and we’ll welcome it from you too.

What if we don't like the design concepts?

We will try our best to get a clear brief from you, so we hope we’ll deliver what you want. Our client satisfaction is consistently high, but if for some reason we miss the mark we will try again within the original scope and cost of the project, and supply you with new visuals. If the brief has changed then we retain the right to charge a little extra for revised visuals.

Do we get proofs to check?

Yes, we supply PDF files by email for you to check. We can also supply colour laser-printed proofs if you prefer but usually PDF proofing works well. Before a major job gets printed we also get a proof from the printing company which we check and may ask you to check as well.

Do you manage printing?

Yes, see our Print FAQs.

We've lost the source files for our logo – can you recreate it?

Yes, and we can improve or refresh it while we are at it, if you wish. We will supply fresh files to you in a variety of useful formats, and can draw up brand guidelines to help you apply it.

Can you skin our social media accounts and e-newsletters?

Yes, we can apply your visual branding to just about any digital media, helping to maximise your brand’s impact.

What are brand guidelines?

Brand guidelines are a set of rules about how your brand should be applied. Guidelines usually cover your logo and its use, sizing and layout of branded materials, and colours and fonts specific to your brand style. These guidelines allow you, your colleagues, and any designers you work with, to create a consistent brand across a broad spectrum of materials.

Do you offer a special charity rate?

We only work with third sector organisations so our rate is the same for all clients.


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Get in touch

E: info@graphics.coop
T: 0131 464 0067

Graphics Co-op Ltd
Regus Express
Fleming House
30 Kinnaird Park
Edinburgh
EH15 3RD
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Fleming House, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh EH15 3RD

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We can help you with:

  • visual identity development
  • logo design and brand guidelines
  • on-and-offline stationery
  • Microsoft and Adobe templates



Client feedback

Low Energy Apartment Futures project, Changeworks

graphics.coop were brilliant to work with — we are really pleased with the end result. Definitely recommend!

Tessa Clark

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Tessa Clark

Low Energy Apratment Futures Logo
graphics.coop were brilliant to work with — we are really pleased with the end result. Definitely recommend!
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/low-energy-apartment-futures-project-changeworks/

Nourish Scotland

Working with graphics.coop is stress free — I highly recommend them to anyone.

Matilda Scharsach, Communications Manager

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2015-10-20T18:37:37+01:00

Matilda Scharsach, Communications Manager

Nourish Scotland Logo
Working with graphics.coop is stress free — I highly recommend them to anyone.
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/nourish-scotland/

Scottish Rural Action

graphics.coop's work has always been of the highest quality, turned round quickly, and with a clear understanding of the brief and real creative flair. They're lovely people to work with!

Norman MacAskill, Director

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2015-10-20T18:41:56+01:00

Norman MacAskill, Director

graphics.coop's work has always been of the highest quality, turned round quickly, and with a clear understanding of the brief and real creative flair. They're lovely people to work with!
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/scottish-rural-action-and-care-farming-scotland/

Apex Scotland

graphics.coop more than met our expectations of service delivery and we would certainly recommend them as a company.

Lynn Hannah

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2015-10-20T18:47:46+01:00

Lynn Hannah

Apex logo
graphics.coop more than met our expectations of service delivery and we would certainly recommend them as a company.
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/apex-scotland/

Social Research Association

We use @graphicscoop for most of our design work, but realised we've never thanked them, for being reliable, quick and sensibly priced!

via Twitter @TheSRAOrg

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2015-10-20T18:39:55+01:00

via Twitter @TheSRAOrg

Social Research Association Logo
We use @graphicscoop for most of our design work, but realised we've never thanked them, for being reliable, quick and sensibly priced!
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/social-research-association/

Voluntary Health Scotland

Working with graphics.coop has been a really good decision for VHS and we have recommended them time and again to other organisations in the third sector.

Claire Stevens, Voluntary Health Scotland

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2016-02-10T17:16:19+00:00

Claire Stevens, Voluntary Health Scotland

Voluntary Health Scotland logo
Working with graphics.coop has been a really good decision for VHS and we have recommended them time and again to other organisations in the third sector.
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/voluntary-health-scotland/

Cedar Project

graphics.coop staff are helpful, efficient and incredibly good at what they do.

Orlaith McAree, National Development Worker

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2015-11-16T10:38:11+00:00

Orlaith McAree, National Development Worker

Cedar Network Logo
graphics.coop staff are helpful, efficient and incredibly good at what they do.
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/cedar/
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Major announcement time – we’ve branched into two new companies!

After months of planning, our web and print teams have set up afresh so that each can concentrate on what it does best.

Our web team, Laura, Chris and Robert, are now Form & Function Digital Co-op based in Leith:

Form & Function Digital Co-op
Davidson House
57 Queen Charlotte Street
Edinburgh EH6 7EY
0131 510 8735

general email: hello@formandfunction.coop

twitter: @FaF_Digital

Design and print continues under the graphics.coop brand with Ross and Steve from our new office at Fort Kinnaird:

Graphics Co-op Ltd
Regus Express
Fleming House
30 Kinnaird Park
Edinburgh EH15 3RD
0131 464 0067

email: info@graphics.coop

twitter: @graphicscoop

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