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World-Class Publication Design Services

Publication design specialists – ICLEI publication design

 At The Ethical Agency we specialise in publication design. From brochures to annual reports to impact reports, brochures and catalogues, when it comes to publication design, we are experts, having designed hundreds of high-end publications for some of the biggest names in South Africa and the World. Whether you’re an NGO, magazine publisher, a corporate entity, or an academic institution, we understand the importance of design in bringing your content to life and making a lasting impact on your audience. Let our publication design portfolio do the talking…

With our affordable fees, we service clients in the UK, Europe, USA and Africa.

One of the hallmarks of our publication design approach is our human-centred design approach, humans connect with, and relate to humans, and the more we introduce authentic human imagery the more your audiences will connect with your content.

Another expertise we provide is our ability to create authentic communication publications that help to cut through the digital clutter and help audiences effortlessly engage with our work and your content without being aware of the design – the less the reader is aware of the “design”, the more we have achieved in delivering on our remit.

We approach every publication project with meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of our client’s objectives. From concept development to final delivery, our team of experienced designers collaborate closely with you to ensure that your publication looks beautiful and effectively communicates your message.

Our clients have a lot to say, but in an ever-changing world where competition for attention is high, less is more. Publications with too much copy and not enough visual interest can result in readers tuning out. Our publication designs are content-rich, including high volumes of images, photos, infographics, and illustrations, to make for a more engaging reading and viewing experience.

One of the value adds we provide with our publication design services is image sourcing and licensing – we have subscriptions to three professional photo stock libraries which we use to select highly impactful and evocative imagery to bring your publications to life. We do not charge for image licensing – the images used are free 😉

Publication design specialists – ICLEI publication design

I have worked with The Ethical Agency on several projects now and am blown away by their ability to reflect sustainability concerns in their designs and image selection. A great, deadline-driven team to work with.

Jennifer Stastny

Sustainable Development | Specialist researcher, writer and editor, Independent

NGO publication design services:

  • Publication design for NGOs
  • Publication design for charities
  • Publication design territories we service: UK, Europe, USA, Africa, South Africa

Annual Report design fees

Our annual report design fees start at £2,500 / $2,500 / €2,500 / R40,000 for a 24-page publication.

A 100 page publication would be in the region of £7,500 / $7,500 / €7,500 / R128,000.

Location

Located in South Africa, our UTC time zone suits many global locations – we service a number of clients in the UK, Europe, South Africa and Africa. We are usually the same time zone as most European countries or an hour behind or ahead. South Africa is one hour ahead of the UK in British summer time and two hours in British winter.

A selection of our publication design clients

Our team has a proven track record of delivering exceptional publication and annual report design services to a diverse clientele, including notable organisations and corporations such as The Presidency of South Africathe National Business Initiative (NBI)the World Bank (USA), GreenCapeThe Centre for Environment RightsAerobic Technologies (UK), Digby Wells (UK), Link Medical Solutions (UK) and the Mail & Guardian.

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Publication Design – portfolio examples

THE WORLD BANK – PUBLICATION DESIGN
World Bank Publication Design Cover
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL  – PUBLICATION DESIGN
World Bank Publication Design Mockup 1
Plan International Publication Design Mockup 2
ICLEI / ACE AFRICA  – PUBLICATION DESIGN
ICLEI Publication Design Mockup 1
ICLEI Publication Design Mockup 3
ICLEI Publication Design Mockup 2
ICLEI Publication Design Mockup 4
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS  – PUBLICATION DESIGN
CER Impact Report – sustainable graphic design services
CER Impact Report – graphic design services
CER Impact Report – sustainable graphic design services
CER Impact Report – graphic designers

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Publication design services

DESIGN & LAYOUT

World-class publication design where each page is designed to effortlessly articulate the meaning and essence of the messaging.

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COPYWRITING

You provide the copy, and we can review, edit, and rewrite it into a compelling narrative that will keep your readers on the edge of their seats.

COVER DESIGN

A compelling and impactful cover is the most important aspect of publication design – we ensure your cover stands out from the crowd.

TRANSLATIONS

We are experienced in translating into many local South African languages as well as Portuguese, French, German and more…

Our publication design services include:

  • Publication Design conceptIncludes a design concept that beautifully articulates your project objectives and content – this includes client feedback and revisions
  • Publication Layout and design1 hour per page, includes covers and cover concept – some pages take more some take less
  • Icons, diagrams, minor illustrations, tables –  most publications require some form of diagrams – we charge 1 hour per diagram – some take more, some take less
  • Photography management – sourcing new / managing existing images. Sourced images we provide free of charge
  • Client review changes – once the publication design is ready for review, we share it with you to add your feedback using an efficient cloud-based tool
  • Publication Exports (print & digital) – once approved, we will export the publication in required formats, usually for print and digital
  • Project management & art direction – all our publication design fees include project management and art direction as standard

 

Publication design types:

  1. Annual report design
  2. Impact report design
  3. Company profile design
  4. Brochure design
  5. Fact sheet design
  6. Newspaper supplement design
  7. Catalogue design
  8. Pamphlet design
  9. Magazine design
  10. Booklet design

Why use us?

Expertise: With years of experience in publication design, our team is well-equipped to handle projects of any size and complexity and deliver exceptional results every time.

Creativity: We pride ourselves on our creative approach to design. We constantly push boundaries and explore new ideas to create publications that stand out from the crowd.

Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize open communication and collaboration with our clients, ensuring their vision and objectives are reflected in the final product. Each publication design project includes a dedicated and experienced publication design project manager.

Location: Located in South Africa, our UTC time zone suits many global locations – we service a number of clients in the UK, Europe, South Africa and Africa. We are usually the same time zone as most European countries or an hour behind or ahead. South Africa is one hour ahead of the UK in British summer and two hours in British winter.

Ready to elevate your publication design?

Contact us today to discuss your project with one of our publication design specialists. Whether you’re looking to launch a new magazine, refresh your annual report, or create a stunning marketing brochure, we bring your vision to life.

Let’s Create Something Extraordinary…

I have really enjoyed working with The Ethical Agency. They have been professional and friendly and really helped elevate the brand identity of our new venture. Thank you to Brett and his star team.

Dr Michelle Shields

Communications Officer, University of Cape Town

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