Creating a colour reference guide for Awanui
At Colourcraft, we take great pride in delivering premium printing services. In collaboration with the renowned graphic design studio Ocean Design, we have printed a comprehensive colour reference guide for Awanui. This A3-sized document serves as a benchmark for Awanui's brand, stakeholders and suppliers throughout the country.
The guide provides essential information and resources related to Awanui colour usage and establishes target, acceptable, and unacceptable colour standards. Additionally, the guide includes perforated tear-out colour swatches for convenient reference.
The front and back covers were printed in colour on 350gsm Silk Matt paper. A protective matt lamination was applied to the covers, ensuring durability and longevity. The pages were printed on 256gsm Silk Matt paper, incorporated die-cut elements to create a colour-isolating window for precise colour comparison and featured transparent pages printed on synthetic transparent stock to demonstrate target, acceptable, and unacceptable colour standards. The entire guide was wiro-bound, providing a sturdy and professional finish that allows easy navigation and usage.
The result is a meticulously crafted reference guide that reflects the professionalism and dedication of Awanui.
Awanui, with its extensive network and commitment to providing laboratory testing and pathology services to thousands of New Zealanders daily, entrusted us with this project. We are proud to have contributed to their branding transition and to have produced a high-quality reference guide that will serve as a valuable resource within their organisation and beyond.
Specifications
Finished size:
A3 420 x 297mm
Stock:
Cover: 350gsm Silk Matt
Pages: 256gsm Silk Matt
Overlays: Digituff Synthetic Pro Heavy Clear 260gsm.
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Matt laminate covers, die-cut window and perforated swatches.
Collate, trim to size and wiro bind.
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Design Tribute to Crown Lynn: Emporio Coffee’s 8oz Cup
Wellington’s Emporio Coffee asked us to create artwork for their 8oz takeaway cups. The design was part of a series celebrating Crown Lynn, New Zealand’s iconic ceramics brand. Our job was to capture that heritage look while keeping the Emporio brand consistent and true to their style.
We weren’t printing the cups ourselves — Emporio had a specialist manufacturer lined up — but our role was to create the production-ready artwork. That meant carefully adapting a Crown Lynn pattern to work on a tapered coffee cup. Because the cup narrows towards the base, we had to pre-distort the design so that once wrapped and formed, it would appear perfectly proportioned. We also colour-matched the pattern directly from a ceramic sample to capture the authenticity and detail that Crown Lynn is known for.
Here’s what the team shared in their Google review:
“Emporio Coffee has been working with Colourcraft since 2016 when they became our neighbours in Walter Street. We often require a broad range of labelling and promotional material varying from large to small quantities. Ben and the team have always been incredibly helpful, friendly and professional. They are very accommodating and always make time to discuss our projects, create solutions and produce very high quality products. I would highly recommend Colourcraft.” – Simon Maguire, General Manager
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do.
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Clear, Trusted Comms: A5 Guidebook Printing for Metlink
When Metlink needed to communicate major updates to Wellington’s public transport network, they came to us with one clear goal: make it simple, clear and fast. This wasn’t just a design job, it was a public-facing document designed to help thousands of commuters navigate timetable and connection changes across buses, trains and ferries. The result? A sleek, accessible A5 guidebook that matched Metlink’s brand and met a tight rollout deadline.
We took care of the full production, starting with layout and design based on supplied content, then printing 1,000 copies using our Ricoh C9100 digital press. That machine’s no-nonsense colour accuracy and consistency was exactly what the job needed. Printed CMYK throughout, the booklet featured a durable 240gsm offset cover and 120gsm offset pages giving it enough weight to feel substantial, but still easy to flick through. Finished with saddle-stitching and trimmed to A5 size, every copy looked crisp, professional and purpose-built.
Fast turnaround, no compromise on quality
We ran electronic proofs and even mocked up a physical proof to make sure everything hit the mark. Turnaround from layout to delivery was just a few days, because when public comms are on the line, deadlines matter.
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Specifications
Finished size:
A5: 148mm (W) x 210mm (H)
Stock:
Cover: 240gsm Advance Laser.
Pages: 120gsm Advance Laser.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK throughout.
Finishing:
Saddle stapled and trimmed to size.
Space Adventures: Printing Paylite Panels for Fix & Fogg’s Astronaut Training
We had the privilege of working with Fix & Fogg, renowned for their world-class nut butters, as they celebrated a milestone achievement—becoming the first New Zealand food brand to venture into space, with a special request from NASA astronauts on SpaceX Crew-8.
To spread the word, Fix & Fogg set up astronaut training on the Wellington waterfront and asked us to lend a hand with the printing.
Using graphics provided by their creative team, we produced posters and paylite panels to decorate their stand. We printed the designs onto durable gloss permanent vinyl, then mounted them onto 3mm paylite panels and trimmed them to size. These eye-catching panels were attached to the stand using Velcro, ensuring they were sturdy and easily removable.
The event was a resounding success, drawing in prospective astronauts who lined up around the block for a chance to participate in the training. We are delighted to have played a small part in Fix & Fogg’s celebration.
At Colourcraft, we take pride in supporting our clients by delivering durable printed solutions that promote their brands.
Specifications
Finished size:
1200m x 810mm, 600mm x 810mm & 1200mm x 600mm
Stock:
Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl & 3mm paylite
Colours:
Printed in CMYK.
Finishing:
Mount vinyl to paylite panel and trim to size.
Bold Impact: Garage Project Bastard Rye Artwork Prepared for Print
Bringing a Complex Label Design to Life
Wellington’s Garage Project is known for pushing boundaries in craft brewing, and their Bastard Rye beer is no exception. When they needed production-ready artwork for a complex, multi-layered label designed by Tim Gibson of Flying Whities, they turned to us. The goal was to translate Tim’s intricate vision — including embossing, debossing, subtle ink shading and gold foil—into files that printers could run flawlessly.
Artwork Preparation & File Setup
We carefully edited and optimised the artwork, ensuring every layer and effect would reproduce accurately in print. Our process made sure the embossed areas, foil highlights, and shading were all correctly mapped, preserving the design’s depth and detail. By understanding the intended print outcome, we were able to set up the files so production would be smooth and predictable, giving Garage Project confidence their label would look as bold and distinctive as the beer itself.
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Client Feedback
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“Ben and the Colourcraft crew are trusted and valued suppliers. Their product is consistently delivered to specification, within agreed timeframes, and with exceptional customer service and care.”
– Tim Davie, Garage Project
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