Bold, Branded & Built to Last: Custom EV Car Park Graphics for QT Wellington
QT Wellington is no ordinary hotel—it’s a full-blown sensory experience wrapped in luxury, art and bold design. When they dedicated a premium car park space to electric vehicle charging, they came straight to us. Why? Because their brand matters and they trusted us to get it right. They needed signage and surface graphics that not only communicated function but felt right at home in QT’s playful, high-design aesthetic.
We started by reimagining the QT Wellington logo as a charging icon, subtle but instantly recognisable. From there, we designed custom stencils and arranged professional on-site painting of the graphic and diagonal line work directly onto the car park surface. Everything was measured, proofed, and painted to spec—tight, clean and on brand. To complete the zone, we produced a printed ACM (aluminium composite) panel to mark the area as a designated ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Station.’
How would I operate without Colourcraft! Marketing can be a chaotic world but I never feel like I'm hassling the team here. Colourcraft goes above and beyond with quick turnarounds and an eagle eye over any work I send their way. Forever thankful. – Nikita Rawnlsey-Wratt, QT Wellington
Want signage or surface graphics that actually elevate your space? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
500x360mm & 550x200mm ACM panels
Stock:
Gloss permanent Avery Dennison MPI 2903 vinyl, over laminated with Avery DOL 2400 Gloss.
Colours:
Printed using eco-solvent inks
Finishing:
Mount onto 4mm ACM panel and edge wrap ACM panels.
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Precision Under Pressure: Custom Perforated Invitations for Koko Creative
When Koko Creative needed 3,200 bespoke invitations for their Celebration of Mexico event, they came to us with a challenge most printers would walk away from. The artwork wasn’t just bold, it was highly technical. Each A5 invite had to break down into 16 perfectly aligned mini cards, each with a unique illustration framed by tight, uniform margins. If the print didn’t register precisely to the perforation, or if the perforation wasn’t spot-on in depth, the whole piece would fall apart.
We used offset printing to guarantee the consistency digital can’t deliver. Printed full colour on both sides onto 350gsm Advance Laser for a crisp, premium finish, then perforated with pinpoint accuracy. Then came the real magic: perforating each sheet accuracy, followed by a meticulous variable data merge: adding names, details and individual timings on the reverse. Each invite had to stay in the exact order provided in the spreadsheet, with personalised content dropping seamlessly into the design.
This project was a test of process, accuracy and trust. And we nailed it, on time, at volume, without compromise.
Got a high-stakes print job that needs to be flawless? Let’s make it happen—start with a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
A5: 148mm (W) x 210mm (H)
Stock:
350gsm Advance Laser.
Colours:
Colour both sides.
Finishing:
Perforated, printed with variable data and trimmed to size.
Built to Last: Outdoor Decals for Emporio Coffee
Emporio Coffee a much-loved Wellington roastery known for fuelling good people doing good stuff, asked for our help bring their new café clients signage to life. The challenge? Create a set of decals bold enough to grab attention—and tough enough to survive Wellington’s wild south coast.
Emporio needed durability, so we produced weather-resistant decals printed onto premium self-adhesive vinyl and over-laminated for added protection against UV, salt spray, and wear. Each decal was kiss-cut into a clean 330mm circle, perfectly sized for their custom powder-coated steel signs.
Printed using our Roland XR-640, the decals feature vibrant graphics that won’t fade or peel—no matter the conditions. The combination of eco-solvent inks and Avery Dennison 2904 vinyl, finished with a gloss DOL 2000 laminate, ensures exceptional resilience while maintaining colour brilliance.
These signs were distributed to Emporio’s café clients across Aotearoa—letting coffee lovers know they’re in good hands. We’re proud to support a Wellington brand that, like us, believes in quality, craft, and doing things properly.
At Colourcraft, we deliver print that performs—on the street, across the country, and in the elements.
Want something similar for your business? Request a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
330mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Permanent self-adhesive vinyl.
Colours:
Printed using eco-solvent inks.
Finishing:
Over laminated and kiss cut to shape.
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Custom Playing Cards for Events, Campaigns & Creators — Made in NZ
Whether you're launching a branded game for an event, creating a training tool, or developing your own playable card deck, we help bring your idea to life — one card at a time. Our clients range from government departments and game designers to agencies building experiential campaigns for their clients.
All cards are printed and finished in-house at our Wellington facility and delivered NZ-wide. No minimum order — so whether you need one prototype or a full production run, we’ve got you covered.
Why choose Custom Playing Cards?
Cards are a uniquely interactive medium — tactile, visual, and built for engagement. Ours are printed on 0.36 mm stock (thicker than most commercial decks), laminated with a durable matt finish and precision cut with rounded corners.
Need custom shapes, sizes, or boxes? No problem. We use digital die-cutting — no tooling required — so your game can look exactly how you imagined it. We also produce tuck-in cartons, two-piece boxes and fully custom packaging.
From environmental education to kapa haka celebration to bespoke art — we’ve helped bring all kinds of custom card decks to life. For Wilderlab’s eRangers game, we printed a durable, high-quality deck used in schools to teach students about waterways and environmental monitoring. For the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, we produced 500 sets of custom 36-card decks for Te Matatini — a kapa haka celebration delivered as a tactile, take-home experience. And when Kingsley Attwood, a designer and photographer, created a full 52-card deck with unique illustrations on every face, we helped bring his vision to print with accuracy and premium finishing.
Each project had a different story — but they all needed the same thing: a print partner who could get the details right.
Here’s what one of our clients said:
"Used Colourcraft to print off the cards for a board game I created. They were brilliant — very patient with my lack of printing knowledge and explained all the options clearly. The final product was perfect, really professional and great quality. Very happy with the service. Highly recommend using them." – Josh Scoulding
Want to print your own game? Let’s make it happen. Request a free, no-obligation quote.
Built to Be Played
- Premium 0.36 mm card stock — casino-grade thickness
- Matt laminated for soft-touch feel and long-term durability
- Standard rounded corners included
- Fully custom sizes and shapes — no die tooling required
- Print one deck or 1,000 — no minimums
- Optional tuck boxes, two-piece cartons, or custom packaging
- Fast turnaround from our Wellington print facility
- Digitally printed for accurate vibrant colour and crisp detail
Luxury in the Details: Gold Foil Save the Date Cards for Jack & Maggie
When Jack & Maggie started planning their wedding, they had a clear vision: no generic invites—something bold, timeless, and remarkable. They were referred to us by another print shop that couldn’t produce the order and we were more than happy to step in. What they wanted was deceptively simple: a completely unprinted black card with all design elements done in gold foil. Clean. Minimal. Timeless.
We used 350gsm Notturno a premium deep black Italian board, chosen for its matte texture and rich colour that runs through the sheet. It’s a true luxury stock and pairs beautifully with hot foil. The cards were 148mm square, finished entirely in gold foil with no ink at all. That meant every graphic element, text, layout, accents had to be pressed in foil with complete precision.
Foiling like this isn’t for the faint of heart or budget. The process requires us to machine a custom metal block, dial in precise pressure and heat, and run each card through. It’s not cheap. Setup alone can run close to $500, which is why we only recommend this approach for clients who are absolutely committed to the look and are okay with the per-unit cost that comes with short runs. For those working to a tighter budget, we’ve got beautiful alternatives in our wedding stationery range that deliver high impact without the high spend.
Dreaming of something just as bold for your big day?, or want to find the right balance of wow factor and cost? Let’s talk. We’ll give you honest advice and a tailored quote with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
148mm (W) x 148mm (H)
Stock:
350gsm Notturno.
Colours:
Unprinted.
Finishing:
Gold foil and trimmed to size.
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