Subtle Impact: Black-on-Black Notebooks for City Gallery Wellington
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, a cornerstone of New Zealand’s contemporary art scene, came to us with a clever challenge: create a striking, sellable notebook to represent the gallery while it’s closed for renovations. They needed something elegant yet cost-effective, reflecting their bold visual brand, even without printed interior pages.
We collaborated with their team to bring the 'Art This Way' notebook to life. Initially considering white screenprinting, we suggested a sleek, lower-cost solution: black-on-black digital printing. By digitally printing black toner onto premium 320gsm Popset Black stock, we created a high-impact, light-catching effect that highlights the brand without shouting. Subtle, but powerful.
Inside, we kept the quality high—even though the pages were unprinted—by using Mohawk Superfine Eggshell White 118gsm, an FSC certified stock known for its beautiful texture and refined feel.
The final product was saddle-stitched, compact (130x210mm), and clean. And thanks to our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070 with real-time quality control, every notebook came out consistently sharp and polished.
Here’s what they had to say: “The notebooks look great, we’re really happy with them!, thanks for getting it organised so quickly”
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Specifications
Finished size:
135mm(W) x 210mm(H)
Stock:
Covers: 320gsm Popset Black
Pages: Mohawk Superfine Eggshell White 118gsm
Colours:
Cover printed black one side.
Finishing:
Saddle stitched and trimmed to size.
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A printed flyer to help people confidently order their Kawhe (coffee) in Te Reo Māori
In February 2023, Te Taura Whiri the Māori Language Commission asked us to print 2000 folding flyers to help people confidently order their Kawhe (coffee) in Te Reo Māori.
These pocket sized flyers were printed on a premium 150gsm satin and folded up to be smaller than a business card. Perfect for carrying in pockets or wallets.
The flyers were distributed at the Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival 2023.
Specifications
Finished size:
210 x 90mm folded to 52.5 x 90mm
Stock:
150gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK on both sides
Finishing:
Trim, crease and concertina fold.
Other Projects for Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Comprende's marketing collateral
We have been fortunate to print a lot of Comprende's marketing collateral and they were kind enough to leave us this review on Google.
'Always happy to work with the team at Colourcraft, they provide high-quality printing, are always fast to reply, have an incredibly fast product delivery and never fail to go the extra mile. Highly recommend trying out their services.'
Specifications
Finished size:
A6: 148mm (W) x 105mm (H)
A5: 148mm (W) x 210mm (H)
Stock:
Silk Matt 150-350gsm.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK throughout.
Finishing:
Creased, folded & trimmed to size.
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Empowering Te Reo Māori in the Office: Print Edition of Te Reo mō te Tari
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission, entrusted us with the printing of 1000 pocket-sized guidebook name "Te Reo mō te Tari." A booklet to empower readers with the confidence to korero Te Reo Māori within the office environment.
Spanning 32 pages printed on a premium 128gsm satin paper and covering essential topics such as pronunciation, greetings, small talk, meetings, congratulations, and farewells. Each section offers concise and practical information, enabling readers to grasp and use the language in their day-to-day office interactions.
At Colourcraft, we take great pride in our print quality, especially when producing work for organisations like Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. This guidebook is poised to make a significant impact in promoting the use of Te Reo Māori within the workplace, empowering individuals to embrace New Zealand's rich cultural heritage. We are honoured to have played a small yet meaningful role in equipping individuals with the necessary tools to foster a deeper connection with Te Reo Māori.
Specifications
Finished size:
A6 105 x 148mm
Stock:
Cover: 256gsm Silk Matt
Pages: 128gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Saddle staple and trim to size
Other Projects for Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Crafting Quality: Salt District Brewing's Growler Hang Tags
When Salt District Brewing, a small brewery located in Whangamatā approached us, their aim was to improve the quality of their printed materials in time for the upcoming summer season. With new brewing equipment on the way, they were preparing to expand their presence throughout the Coromandel.
Salt District Brewing proudly offers a range of handcrafted, on-site brewed beers to customers in reusable glass growlers. They entrusted us with the task of producing a run of growler hang tags. These hang tags were printed in full colour on robust 283gsm Kraft Board, ensuring both durability and visual appeal. Then we precisely die-cut them into the hang tag shape.
At Colourcraft, we take great pride in assisting businesses like Salt District Brewing in leaving a lasting impression on their customers. When quality matters, choose Colourcraft.
Specifications
Finished size:
45mm (W) x 95mm (H)
Stock:
Kraftpak Kraft 283gsm
Colours:
Printed in colour one side and black on reverse.
Finishing:
Die-cut to size and supplied with rubber bands.
