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.
Precision Under Pressure: Custom Card Decks & Presentation Cartons for Datacom’s Datapay Event
When Datacom came to us ahead of a high-profile Datapay event, they needed something more memorable than a brochure, something tactile, premium and engaging. The ask: 50 full sets of custom-designed signal cards (35 per set), plus sleek, branded cartons to house each deck. Oh, and they needed it all in just over a week.
Tight timelines and complex finishing? We were in our element.
We prepped the card artwork for digital print on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, chosen for its outstanding colour fidelity and precise registration. Each card was printed double-sided in CMYK on 300gsm satin stock, finished with a matt laminate for durability and a refined, scuff-resistant texture. We digitally die-cut each one to 63 x 89mm with 4mm rounded corners — spot on, every time.
For the cartons, we used 320gsm Burano Nero Black — an uncoated, deep-black board known for its rich tone and consistency. The lids were screen printed in spot UV gloss varnish to highlight the Datapay brand with impact and precision. Each carton was assembled, packed with its custom card set, and delivered in full by the client’s deadline.
Once again, we delivered premium results under pressure, with no compromises.
Serious about quality? So are we. Every detail matters—and we don’t miss.
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Specifications
Finished size:
Carton: Lid: 223 x 253mm, Tray: 229 x 255mm
Folded to 91 (W) x 66 (H) x 28.5mm (D)
Cards: 63 x 89mm
Stock:
Carton: 320gsm Burano Nero Black
Cards: 300gsm Satin
Colours:
Carton: Varnished with spot UV gloss.
Cards: CMYK both sides
Finishing:
Matt Laminate cards, diecut to shape and assembled.
Fast Turnaround, Flawless Finish: Carton Wraps for Goodnature
Goodnature is a conservation technology company out of Wellington, known for their humane, CO₂-powered pest traps that are exported to over 25 countries. In early 2023, they had a problem—an urgent export order of A18 Grey Squirrel Trap Kits needed to ship, but they were short of the branded carton wraps that seal and label each box.
Their usual packaging supplier had a five-week lead time. Could we do better?
Absolutely.
Within 24 hours we had a prototype in their hands. Then we produced 550 high-quality wraps across the next few days—getting the job done in record time and saving their export schedule.
We printed the wraps on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, which delivers sharp detail and flawless colour consistency on every sheet. We paired this with Tiger FBB 240gsm stock—a stiff, double-coated board with a smooth print surface and excellent durability for consumer packaging.
To finish, we creased and bevel-cut the closing flaps using our JWEI 6040 digital cutter—clean, crisp, and fast, without the need for custom dies or tooling.
The result? A print solution that matched their brand’s quality, hit the deadline, and kept their supply chain moving. In fact, they came back with another order just a week later—and six more over the next 12 months.
Need something printed yesterday? We’ve got you.
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Specifications
Finished size:
496.5 x 258mm
Stock:
Tiger FBB 240gsm Packaging Board
Colours:
Digitally printed in CMYK one side.
Finishing:
Crease in 4 locations, apply double sided tape to flap and trim to size
Consistent Quality, On Demand: Marketing Collateral for Comprendé Property Management
When we first approached Comprendé Property Management back in 2018, they were already making waves in Wellington’s property scene. It took a few follow-ups, but we eventually won their trust, and we’ve been their go-to print partner ever since. Today, they manage nearly 800 properties across Wellington and the Hutt, and lean on us to produce the day-to-day print materials they use to communicate with prospects, landlords, and tenants alike.
We print and reprint a range of collateral for Comprendé, including A6 and A5 flyers, booklets, brocures, postcards and decals with each piece printed in full colour and creased, folded, or trimmed to spec. The consistency matters — especially for a brand that prides itself on professionalism and trust.
To keep things seamless, we’ve built a custom workflow just for them. Their artwork, whether supplied by their in-house marketing team or external designers, gets automatically checked and corrected for brand colours using specs we’ve stored from their guidelines. That way, no matter who sends the file, the final result always looks right. Combine that with 40+ orders a year, and you've got a system that saves everyone time.
Another 5-star google review we’re proud to share:
“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.” – Chelsea Healey
Serious about quality? So are we. Every detail matters, and we don’t miss. Get a tailored quote built to your needs.
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.
Other Projects for Comprende Property Management
Bold Branding Meets Functionality: Custom Coasters for Puffin Wine Bar
When Puffin a boutique wine bar tucked beneath The Intrepid Hotel in Wellington—reached out, they were looking for custom drink coasters that would match their refined vibe and serve a practical purpose behind the bar. Originally after 1000, they saw the value and scaled up to 3000 units, maximising their brand exposure with a lower per-unit cost.
We printed the coasters on 275gsm Drink Coaster Board—a stiff, absorbent, uncoated stock made specifically for bars and venues. Puffin’s bold branding took centre stage on the front, while the back featured ruled lines—ideal for jotting down notes, whether by the staff or their patrons. It’s a smart touch for a wine bar known for thoughtful service and attention to detail.
Print was handled on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, with automated quality control and built-in colour calibration. The result? Pin-sharp imagery and flawless consistency across all 3000 coasters. Each one was precisely diecut into a 93mm circle using our digital die-cutting machine—no cutting dies required, and no compromise on shape accuracy.
The client loved the final product and followed up almost immediately with an order for branded postcards. Here’s what they had to say:
“Always happy with the work these guys do! They make any project we’ve had for Puffin easy to complete, the colours and quality are perfect and whatever the project is they’ll make it work. Turnaround times are great and friendly comms. Can’t recommend enough! Get in touch with them.” — Hannah Wells
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Specifications
Finished size:
93mm diameter circle
Stock:
275gsm Drinks Coaster Board
Colours:
Digitally black on both sides.
Finishing:
Digitally die-cut to size
