Printing and Print Management
Nowadays due to the internet, printing needs have reduced. However, as a communication medium, print is a wonderful, tangible strategy. With over 30 years of print experience I can offer you premium support with a specialty in large and short-run print solutions. This includes a broad range of products, diverse paper options and print styles with the latest technology to give you convenient and quality print outcomes every time.
I can also assist with digital print, as I expertly handle any sized quantities in shorter time frames with fast turnaround times. If you’re looking for any printing solutions as part of your design needs, please contact me. I have the knowledge and experience to ensure you’ll get a great result, every time.
Graphic Design | Website Design | Digital Design
Murray River Book printing
Shane's Print Background
Since 1988 I’ve been proudly involved in the printing industry. From my apprenticeship and going through as the last trade school block that studied and applied the 400 year old trade of ‘hot metal’ (see below), to starting with the original Apple Mac computers for desktop publishing and design and the internet. Without doubt my trade has been transformed by technology over the years, however the process of offset printing remains the same and its still a wonderful and tangible way to communicate on volume.
When I first started my time in the print industry I was called an Appreciate Compositor. The term ‘Compositor’ was for the person who inset each letter of a word into the frames for printing. This originated back in the day for hot metal. As the trade become computerised from the late 1980s onwards the trade was removed and combined with a graphic reproducer (worked with film and colour) and considered ‘pre-press’…before printing.
The Gutenberg Bible is the first substantial book printed in the West by moveable metal type. Before its printing in 1454 or 1455, books were either copied by hand or printed from engraved wooden blocks – processes that could take months to years to complete. Johann Gutenberg invented a printing press that revolutionised the distribution of knowledge by making it possible to produce many copies of a work in a relatively short amount of time. Discover more >
Zesty Shane's other printed publications
Zesty Projects that create success
Coorong Country Branding
The Coorong and Meningie region used to be a lost landscape of natural beauty, history and indigenous culture. Developing the Coorong Country brand and supporting the local community has been very rewarding More >
Arura Group Stays Branding
Arura approached me for a rebranding of their accommodation business. Formerly Port Hughes Accommodation Centre we rebranded the name to have more character and many other elements. More >
ARKObots Branding
As a start up ARKObots branding is pitched at the education sector. Fun colours with some stability that shows joy and a modern style. The brand icon allows for diverse application. More >
Mungo Lodge & Tours Branding
Mungo Lodge approached me to rebrand their business. This included full re-design, new byline ‘Unearth Mungo Ancient Story’ and brought everything together to tell their unique story of the outback lodge. More >
Norwood Morialta Pedal Prix Branding
The pedal prix team at Norwood Morialta High School had an opportunity to use pedal prix to promote the school and improve its image on the track. I developed a brand strategy to take implement the branding. More >
Fleurieu Penisula Tourism Maps
Once I’d worked through the current brand needs of the client we started developing different visual identity elements from both offline to online that aimed to continually build the tourism presence in the region. More >
Mannum Museum and Mannum Township
Working with the Mannum Dock Museum of River History and the Mannum community has been very enjoyable. The museum is the heart of tourism in Mannum and is continually working towards improving its presence for visitors. More >
All Seasons Houseboats & Holiday Park Branding
Overseeing the successful brand development for All Seasons Houseboats and Holiday Park in Mildura. More >
Discover Murray River Branding
Development of a diverse range of visual identity elements from both offline to online that aimed to continually build Discover Murray River’s presence in the region. More >
Euston Club Resort Branding
I worked through the club’s brand needs and we started developing different visual identity elements from both offline to online that aimed to continually build the club’s presence in the region and beyond! More >
Visit Wentworth Tourism Branding
This tourism marketing strategy was built on 10 core principles. The brand worked for the Shire, community and industry. A brand that can be used across the entire region and a defined point of difference. More >
