Paper is at the heart of most of what we do, and one of the first questions we ask customers when they come to us with a print project is what paper they would like print on.

As you can imagine, colour plays a key role in just about everything we do, and accurate and high-quality colour reproduction is something in which we take great pride. With this in mind here’s a helpful basic guide to colour modes, choosing colour palettes and the meaning colours convey.

Given its own long history in Oxford, Holywell Press was understandably honoured to be chosen to print and perfect bind local historian Malcolm Graham’s latest book, Diverse Oxfordshire – The County and its People , on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council.

Over the years, the Holywell Press customer base has expanded to become a rich and varied one. From independent book publishers looking for design and print to theatrical productions wanting programmes printed and everything in between, there’s little we didn’t see last year.

As we enter the new year, I take a look back at some of the graphic design trends that dominated 2017 and look set to continue into 2018. While designers are constantly searching for ‘the next new look’, there are some definite design trends I have identified as likely to dominate the coming year. ...

Well printed and carefully designed brochures remain an importartant element of marketing collateral despite the popularity of online marketing. They are collectible items that live longer in the memories of those who receive them or pick them up than a tweet or website visit.