Terrapin Design has a twenty-five year history of designing for the printed media. Technologies and techniques- even entire industries- have come and gone, but we've never lost sight of the basics.

Everyone, at one time or another, functions as a graphic designer. Whether its a post-it note or a full color catalog, someone makes a decision about what it says and how it looks. These are the baics of graphic design: content and presentation.

A dictionary is a lot of content, but not much presentation. A fireworks display is a lot of presentation, but not much content. One without the other leaves you with a less than ideal messenger for what you have to say. A hand-written note faxed to your clients may say everything you want, but its impact is likely to be minimal. On the other hand, a four color multipage packing slip might be considered overkill.

Our goal is to give you the best balance between the two: printed materials that convey the desired message in an organized presentation that has a lasting impact on your audience.

Keeping up with the times...

If anyone needs to see how the desktop computer has revolutionized industry, they need look no further than the graphic arts. Overnight, paste-up boards and razor blades became obsolete, and hot-metal typesetting equipment was turned into scrap in a matter of a few short years. Terrapin Design's experience with computers goes back to 1983 and the Apple LISA, now an historical artifact itself. We've always taken pride in our ability to stay on the leading edge.

And the leading edge never stops moving. Currently, the momentum has shifted to printing equipment itself. Digital presses and direct-to-plate imaging have reduced the costs of printing by eliminating much of the up-front make-ready costs. It is now feasible to print four-color materials cost effectively in short runs of 500 and less. This makes multiple, revised publishing a reality.

In addition, the number of avenues for distributing your information have increased. Print no longer represents a comprehensive means of marketing, but rather one leg of a three part system of integrated coverage. The Intermedia Information System is designed to use print, web and CD as complementary avenues of information distribution.

For all of your printed needs, Terrapin Design can offer you an appropriate and cost-effective solution. Whether its graphic design and production only or turnkey services, call us or fill out or online request form for a quote on your next project.