Premium Student Work, Done Right: Aimee’s Typographic Specimen Booklet
Aimee a typography student came to us with a clear brief and a beautifully designed type specimen project part of her final hand-in for Massey University. She’d heard from her tutor that we were the go-to team for high-quality student work. And she wasn’t wrong. From the moment we saw her files, we knew this wasn’t a job for cheap paper and basic finishing.
To do the design justice, we printed her covers in solid white ink onto rich, velvety 300gsm Notturno Black card — a premium Italian board chosen for its depth of colour and texture. Inside, we used a mix of 128gsm Silk Matt (for colour accuracy), pearlescent, and transparent sheets to give contrast and rhythm across the 84 internal pages. Every section was imposed and supplied as flat, nested sets — ready for hand binding with exposed Coptic stitching by the talented Susan at Peacock Bindery.
The result? A piece that feels more like an art book than a student project. It’s tactile, layered and shows off Aimee’s type work with the clarity and presence it deserves.
Printing high-end student projects like this is something we genuinely enjoy and take just as seriously as any commercial job.
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Specifications
Finished size:
200mm (W) x 290mm (H)
Stock:
Cover: 300gsm Notturno black card.
Pages: 128gsm Silk Matt, pearlescent and transparent papers
Colours:
Cover printed in white only, pages printed in CMYK throughout.
Finishing:
Imposed and supplied to client as nested saddle folded sections, for client to coptic stitch.
Premium Manuscript Print: ‘The Dreamers’ by Nadia Marychurch
When writer Nadia Marychurch came to us, she’d poured years into crafting 'The Dreamers' a supernatural novel exploring faith, purpose, and the blurry line between dreams and reality. Before sending her manuscript to editors, she wanted a professionally printed, perfect-bound version she could hold, share and review.
We printed seven advance copies of the 324-page manuscript using our Ricoh Pro C9100, chosen for its ability to deliver ultra-sharp black-only prints with speed and consistency. The interior pages were printed on 80gsm Munken Print White, a premium uncoated stock. Then we perfect bound each copy to A5 size with a full wrap cover before triming to final size, giving Nadia a clean, bookstore-quality finish.
The result? A tactile, durable first-run manuscript that looked like the real deal and helped bring Nadia’s vision to life.
Ready to elevate your own manuscript, novel or book? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
A5 148mm (W) x 210mm (H)
Stock:
Cover: 300gsm Advance Laser.
Pages: 80gsm Munken White.
Colours:
Cover: Printed in CMYK on outside.
Pages: Printed in black throughout.
Finishing:
Perfect bound and trim to size.
Brass Menu Hardware and Premium Printing: Elevating the Dining Experience at Naumi Hotel
As a trusted supplier to Naumi Hotel, a Wellington establishment renowned for its dedication to luxury and uniqueness, we were thrilled when Rick, their General Manager, approached us with a challenge.
The task was to print menus for the Lola Rouge restaurant, to be elegantly displayed in brass free-standing menu hardware created by Proffer, a local design studio.
We printed Naumi's Lola Rouge Restaurant Menu in full colour on a robust 400gsm board. To ensure these menus could withstand the daily demands of a bustling restaurant, we applied a scuff-resistant matte lamination, giving durability with a premium soft-touch finish.
Then we die-cut a pair of slots at the menu's base. These slots were tailored to seamlessly accommodate Proffer's custom-made brass hardware, consisting of two metal plates and a rubber band. This innovative design enabled Naumi's team to easily update menus while ensuring the menu and brass hardware remained securely attached during use in the restaurant.
At Colourcraft, we take pride in crafting print projects with care and precision, knowing that the quality of our work is not only valued by our clients but also recognised and appreciated by their customers.
Specifications
Finished size:
A5: 148 x 210mm
Stock:
400gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on both sides.
Finishing:
Apply scuff-resistant matt lamination. Diecut slots and trim to size.
Subtle Branding, Full Impact: Premium Coasters for Regent
Just before their grand opening, the team behind Regent Wellington’s elevated cocktail pub—came to us with a simple but smart request: branded coasters. Not just to protect their beautiful hardwood bar tops, but to make sure every photo of a perfectly poured pint or ice-cold martini shared online subtly featured their brand.
They started with 1,000 units to trial the concept. Six months later, we’ve produced over 10,000 coasters for them—each one pulling double duty as drink protector and brand ambassador. Scroll through their Instagram and you’ll spot them everywhere. Branded, consistent, and quietly powerful.
To bring this to life, we used our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, equipped with AIT and IQ-501 for real-time quality control and flawless colour consistency. Every coaster was printed on 275gsm Drink Coaster Board—a stiff, absorbent stock made specifically for the demands of bars and busy service. It prints beautifully, holds up under moisture, and maintains its shape through heavy use. Printed single-sided, in full-colour, sharp details and no colour drift—ideal for high-traffic hospitality environments where quality gets noticed.
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Specifications
Finished size:
93mm diameter circle
Stock:
275gsm Drinks Coaster Board
Colours:
Digitally CMYK on one side
Finishing:
Digitally die-cut to size
Reusable and Ready to Go: Free-Standing Display Panels for Fix & Fogg
Fix & Fogg, Fix & Fogg, the Wellington-based legends behind some of the world’s best nut butters, approached us with a clear brief: they needed eye-catching, portable display panels that could hold their own at food shows—and be reused across multiple events. These displays had to be easy to store, tough enough to handle transport, and most importantly, stand up.
We delivered exactly that. Using our Roland XR-640 printer, we produced vibrant, full-colour prints on Avery Dennison MPI 2904 gloss permanent vinyl. That vinyl was then mounted to 3mm Paylite panels—lightweight, durable, and clean-edged—before being precision trimmed and fitted with a fold-out strut on the reverse. The result? A crisp, freestanding panel that flat-packs for storage, stands solid on-site, and turns heads wherever it’s placed.
Over the past six months, we’ve worked closely with the Fix & Fogg team to create more than 10 different variations of these panels—ranging from menus and price lists to promotional messaging and event signage. It’s a simple, low-cost format that punches well above its weight.
Here’s what Shenae from Fix & Fogg had to say:
“The Colourcraft team are amazing. Their work is second to none and we always have a quick turnaround. Thanks Team!”
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Specifications
Finished size:
A4 & 250mm x 150mm
Stock:
Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl & 3mm paylite
Colours:
Printed in CMYK.
Finishing:
Mount vinyl to paylite panel and trim to size. Apply foldout strut to the back of each panel.
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