Pyper with a Y
Services Used
Graphic Design
Book Design
Photo Editing
Copywriting
Content Creation
Project management
This project was a special one for all involved as it was 20 years in the making by the time we got our hands on it! Pyper with a Y was a book to tell a huge story dating back to 1763. The client spent many years gathering information, looking at family trees, following leads, and collating that information into mostly handwritten folders representing each family.
Collaborating closely with the client, we helped put together 19 folders worth of history, compiling it all down nicely to one book. A very big project in the end which was no small feat as the final published book contained 1082 photos, 534 pages, and a whopping 120,767 words!
Book Design
Pyper with a Y was our unicorn project for the year as we basically had free reign on the design front. The only request from the client was to make sure it didn’t look like every other family history book currently out there. We took that challenge on board creating an overall style and set of rules to apply throughout the book, this included editing the photos and documents in grayscale. Creating family trees that we easy to follow while also being visually appealing was a challenge we accepted.
To make the book stand out among others on a shelf and deliver a history book to be proud of, we designed it as a black hardcover with a silver foil special finish. With such a special project we decided to keep the printing local. This was important not only to us, but also to the client, so we went with a local printer right here in Invercargill.
Many thanks for all the work that you and the team did for me. Typing out my 19 folders and setting it all out for this book. I am very very happy with it all. Thanks again.
FAQs
We know working with a design team can seem daunting. But here’s a few common questions that tell you a little more about working with us.
Every client and project is unique, but our objective always remains the same. Unlike other studios where you will only communicate with a project manager, every one of us is hands-on, and your point of contact will be the person working directly on your project. This ensures a more personalised and direct line of communication and allows for a better understanding and execution of your vision.
Something unique about us is we are all on the tools! What does this mean for you? Well, it means you when you meet with us and brainstorm for a project you will be talking with someone who has a good understanding of how the ideas could be executed, pick up any road bumps or even push the ideas further.
Something unique about us is we are all on the tools! What does this mean for you? Well, it means when you meet with us to brainstorm a project, you will be talking with someone who has an understanding of how the ideas could be executed, can pick up any road bumps, make recommendations, or push ideas even further.
Our team is intentionally small, valuing direct client contact and having the ability to deliver a more personalised experience.
Many of the skills needed within graphic design and visual communication services relate to one another. With a strong theoretical and practical understanding (as well as a heck of a lot of experience) our team can be versatile in the services we offer.
But we also know our limits, having a range of other specialist professionals in our contact list to take charge when a required skill isn’t our strong suit.
Each of us understands the value of personal and professional development, and we never stop learning newskills or taking the time for training.
Not at all! We work with clients from various locations, and geographical proximity is not a limitation. We can communicate effectively through virtual meetings, phone calls, and email. Regardless of your location, we are committed to providing the same level of dedication and support to all our clients.