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Brochures & commemorative editions

Brochures, flyers, business cards, wall calendars, as well as anniversary and commemorative booklets of up to around 30 pages. Shorter cycles, faster decisions, but the same typographic standard.

Scope

What I typeset

01

Brochures and guides

Offers, guides and information booklets for students, customers and residents. A clear layout that makes it easy to find what you are looking for.

A5 · A4 · 8-32 pp.
02

Anniversary and commemorative editions

Chronicles, school histories and booklets for the anniversary of a school, company, parish or association. With archive photos and care for every caption.

A4 · A5 · 12-32 pp.
03

Folders and flyers

Folded twice or three times, or on a single sheet. A hierarchy that guides the eye from the headline all the way to the contact details.

DL · A5 · folded A4
04

Calendars

Wall, three-part and desk calendars. A calendar grid checked for holidays and days off, photos prepared for print.

A3 · A4 · three-part
05

Business cards

A small format where every millimetre counts: typeface, white space and legible contact details.

85 × 55 mm · 90 × 50 mm
06

Posters

A large format seen from a distance. A headline legible from several metres, details for those who come closer.

A3 · B2 · B1
Saddle stitching

How many pages does a brochure have?

A stapled brochure is made of sheets folded in half and nested one inside another. Each sheet carries four pages, so the page count is always a multiple of four. Choose the number of pages and see how they are spread across the sheets: this is exactly how the pages are paired on the press sheet.

Number of pages

Content fills 14 pages? The remaining two do not have to stay blank: they are a good place for a photo, a quote or space for notes. I plan this at the mock-up stage.

16 pages4 sheets folded in half
    Format matters

    Popular sizes to scale

    DL 99 × 210 mm Flyers, vouchers, invitations
    A5 148 × 210 mm Brochures, anniversary booklets
    B5 176 × 250 mm Magazines, folders
    A4 210 × 297 mm Office standard, calendars
    Square 210 × 210 mm Premium folders, children's books
    Custom on request Whatever you need
    Step by step

    How an anniversary edition is made

    I

    Materials

    You gather the texts, photos including archive ones, the logo and the list of people to mention. They do not need to be in order, I will help arrange them.

    II

    Mock-up

    I propose how the content splits into pages: what goes on the cover, what inside, how much room for photos. You can see straight away whether the content fits 16 pages or needs 20.

    III

    Typesetting and photos

    I typeset the whole publication and prepare the photos for print. Old, faded photographs regain contrast and sharpness.

    IV

    Proofreading

    I send a PDF for review and apply corrections until every name, date and photo caption is right.

    V

    Print

    You receive a print-ready file or, if you prefer, I arrange printing and delivery of the finished copies.

    Who it is for

    Who orders most often

    Specification

    Technical details

    Formats
    A4, A5, B5, DL, square or custom
    Page count
    From 4 to around 30 pages, always a multiple of 4 when saddle-stitched
    Binding
    Saddle-stitched, perfect bound for larger page counts
    Print files
    PDF/X with 3 mm bleed and crop marks
    Colour
    CMYK matched to the paper and printer
    Source files
    Handed over with the PDF, for future reprints
    Printing
    On request with trusted printers, with delivery
    Quote
    Free, within 1-2 business days
    Questions

    Cost, time and print

    Typesetting starts at PLN 70 net per page. The final rate depends on the complexity, the number of photos and graphics, and the amount of text supplied. Cover design starts at PLN 200 net. Two rounds of corrections are included and the quote is free. Printing is quoted separately, according to the print run. All rates are listed on the price list.

    Typesetting a 16-page booklet usually takes 3-4 days from receiving the complete materials. More pages, photos and text mean more time. The printing schedule is agreed individually. It is best to get in touch about a month before the celebration or earlier, which leaves time for proofreading and printing.

    Yes, urgent jobs are possible. They are quoted individually and the details are quickest to agree by phone. You will find the number below on this page and on the Contact page.

    Yes. On request I order printing from trusted printing houses and arrange delivery of the finished copies. The print run and printing cost are agreed individually. You can also take just the files from me and print on your own.

    Ideally a complete set of editable materials: texts in Word, photos in their original quality, the logo as a vector file. Complete materials mean a shorter schedule and a lower cost. For an extra fee I also help select and scan archive photos and edit the texts, which is common with chronicles and school anniversaries.

    No. The studio is based in Kielce, in the Świętokrzyskie region of Poland. I work with local clients and remotely with clients across Poland and abroad. Materials, corrections and approval can all be sent by email.

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    Send your project

    Planning a brochure
    or an anniversary?

    Tell me what you are preparing, in what format and by when. If you already have texts and photos, attach them to your message. I reply with a free quote within 1-2 business days.

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