A soft-touch PU or leather-look cover, because debossing needs a material flexible enough to hold an impression. Cloth-bound hard covers also take it well. A rigid printed card cover will not deboss cleanly, which is the most common reason a notebook proof comes back looking wrong. If you have set your heart on a card cover, foil blocking or print will give you a better result than a deboss.

Debossing presses the design into the cover so it sits below the surface. Embossing raises it above the surface. Both are colourless, so the logo reads as a texture rather than as a coloured mark. Foil blocking presses coloured foil into the cover, usually gold, silver or copper, so the design is clearly visible. Combining a deboss with foil gives you a recessed design filled with colour, which is the most premium finish available on a notebook cover.

No problem. You don't need a logo to get a Visual Proof™. Just tell us the text you'd like on the product when you request your proof, along with any preferences for the font or style.

If you're not sure how it should look, leave it to our design team. They'll create something that works well with the product and branding method you've chosen, and you'll be able to see it on your Visual Proof™ before you order.

Our designers will check your logo against the product, colour and branding method when they create your Visual Proof™. If we think it could work better another way, we'll show you the options. That might mean using a single-colour version of your logo, changing the branding position or choosing a different product colour.

You'll see how it looks on your Visual Proof™ before you decide whether to order.

Yes, as many times as you need. Just click ‘Request Changes’ on your Visual Proof™ and tell us what you'd like changed. Your request goes directly to our design team, who'll make the changes and send you an updated proof.

Changes are completely free and unlimited until you're happy and ready to order.

Yes, and it makes a visible difference. For the 187 & Park festival our design team sourced the event's own flyer so the fan design matched the festival rather than just carrying a name. Send us your event artwork alongside your logo and say what the event looks like, and you will get a closer proof back.

When you request your Visual Proof, provide your Pantone colour references and we’ll use the exact codes. If you’re unsure of your Pantone colours, our Pantone-matching system will find the closest available match, which is then checked by our in-house experts. For digital or full-colour printing, Pantone references are used as a guide. Although an exact match may not always be possible, we’ll get it as close as we can. We’ll show you how it will look on your Visual Proof for you to check before production starts.

The base requirement is the same: a vector file (AI, EPS or PDF) for most methods. Digital printing can also work from high-resolution raster files. The key difference is complexity: embroidery and engraving work best with clean, simple logos. Digital printing handles complex artwork well.

Laser engraving and embroidery are the most durable because they alter the material itself rather than applying ink on top. Screen printing and digital printing on hard goods (mugs, bottles) are also very durable when a proper curing process is used.

Sometimes, yes. The branding options available will be clearly shown on the product page before you request your Visual Proof. For example, a hoodie used as workwear could have an embroidered logo on the front and a screen-printed design across the back. However, for most products with branding in multiple positions, we keep things simple by using the same branding method throughout.

We accept all common artwork file formats. Vector files such as SVG, AI, EPS or PDF usually give the best results, but don’t worry if you don’t have one. JPEGs and PNGs are absolutely fine too.

Simply upload the best version of your logo you have and our in-house design team will check it and take care of the rest.

No problems simply upload your logo via the online Support Centre – select the Presales tab.

Yes, we can! However, to ensure the best results, we recommend only using QR codes on flat surfaces like paper, notebooks, coasters, or keyrings, where they scan easily. For curved or textured items like bags, mugs, bottles, or pens, QR codes may not perform as reliably. Please provide a high-resolution PNG, JPEG, PDF or vectored EPS for the QR code when you initially ‘upload your artwork’. Keep in mind that once you have approved your Visual Proof™, we cannot guarantee its functionality on the final product.

Yes, when you first request your Visual Proof™ just let us know what these Pantones™ are, we’ll make sure your Visual Proof™ is setup with these Pantone™ colours. Your Visual Proof™ will clearly state the print colours used before you approve and buy. If they need changing, this can be done via the 'Request Design Changes' button on your Visual Proof™.

No, we don’t offer that service, all items in a single order must have the same design.

Our design experts add your logo for best effect which usually means it is placed as big as possible to the product’s maximum print area. If adjustments are needed, simply use the 'Request Design Changes' button on your Visual Proof™. It’s simple and Free!

Visual Proofs™ requested outside our working hours will be processed first thing the next business day.

Yes, simply log in and your previously uploaded artwork will be in the ‘upload your logo’ slider uploader for future use.

No, pricing is based on colour counts, so a single-colour logo and text design cost the same.

Absolutely! Our in-house team ensures your design looks its best by converting it into a sharp, print-ready format. Rest assured that every design undergoes thorough quality checks before printing.

Yes, you can upload a maximum of 4 files at a time to a maximum size of 30MB

• CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. The four colours are combined to produce full colour prints, just like a domestic printer. It is used for digital and transfer printing as it offers a vibrant print alternative for photos and images with lots of colours and shading in.

• Pantone™ colours ensure precise colour matching for screen or pad printing, ideal for brand consistency. Think of a Pantone™ colour like a colour sample card you'd get at a DIY store when choosing a paint colour. Every Pantone™ colour has a specific code or name which ensures it's comes out the same, whatever the product is. The majority of our products use the Pantone™ Solid Coated palette.

We offer various printing methods, including screen printing, pad printing, engraving, debossing, full colour, and foil blocking, depending on the product. It will state in the product overview which method is used.

You can request unlimited free design changes until you're completely satisfied before placing your order. However, this can only be done via the Request Design Changes button on your Visual Proof™, our design team will handle it quickly and efficiently!

We accept any files but recommend high-resolution PNG, JPEG, AI, EPS, or PDF files. You can upload up to four files at a time. Our design team will showcase your logo and design on your selected products on your Visual Proof™