Design

Print design services tailored for impact

At Ciconi, we specialise in print design, dedicated to creating powerful, effective communications through beautifully crafted printed materials. Whether you’re a charity, business or educational institution, we bring creativity, precision and purpose to every project, from postcards to catalogues and everything in between.

Powerful design for direct mail campaigns

If you’re running a direct mail campaign (especially for fundraising or charity appeals), our in-house design service is specifically tailored for that. We understand what makes a mailpiece effective: clarity of message, eye-catching design, compelling calls to action and high‑quality layout, all optimised for response.

Our core design services

We offer a comprehensive suite of design services to support your print and direct mail campaigns, including:

Annual reports and corporate literature
Catalogues and product brochures
Magazines, newsletters, flyers and leaflets
Postcards, invitations and stationery
Exhibition materials, banners and posters
Fundraising appeals and direct mail pieces
Forms, calendars and customised printed collateral

Our process: from brief to printed piece

Discovery & briefing

We start by understanding your goals, audience and messaging.

Concept & design

Our team develops creative concepts that align with your brand and campaign aims.

Refinement

We refine layouts, typography, illustrations and graphics to ensure visual coherence and impact.

Pre-press & print preparation

We prepare your design for print, taking into account the ideal paper, finishes and technical specifications.

Production & delivery

Working closely with our print department and trusted suppliers, we produce your materials and, if required, integrate them with our mailing service for seamless delivery.

Why choose our design service?

Strategic design: We don’t just design pretty pages. We craft messages that resonate. Your audience could be donors, customers, or stakeholders – we help you influence, inform, inspire or engage them.

Complete branding alignment: Whether you provide us with brand guidelines or you’re looking for fresh creative direction, our design team balances creativity with brand accuracy.

High-quality print integration: We consider paper, layout, typography, colour and illustration, ensuring your print design looks exceptional and aligns with your printed campaign goals.

Experienced team: We bring years of experience in designing for annual reports, fundraising campaigns, brochures, newsletters and more.

Why businesses, charities and the education sector trust Ciconi

ISO certified: We are certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security) and Cyber Essentials.

Proven expertise: Over 30 years of experience serving not-for-profit organisations, educational institutions and businesses.

Integrated service: We don’t just design, we also print, mail and process campaign responses. That means fewer hand-offs, smoother delivery and better ROI.

Trusted partner: Our long-term clients praise our creativity, service and reliability.

Personalised support: Our account management team works closely with you from the design stage right through to mailing, always looking for ways to make your campaign more cost-efficient, without sacrificing quality.

Get started

Ready to bring your campaign to life? Get in touch with our team today to discuss your next print design project, whether it’s a fundraising appeal, annual report or large‑scale direct mail campaign. Call us on 01487 823546 or email customerservices@ciconi.co.uk.