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Graphic design
- Logo design & brand identity
- Posters & event artwork
- Business stationery
- Social & digital graphics
GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING / PETERBOROUGH
Small studio.
Big ideas.
Graphic design, printing and websites in Peterborough.
Personal service from Simon Mayhew.
Your next project
starts here.
From business cards and leaflets to event posters and websites, get personal help with your next project from a Peterborough-based creative partner.
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Printing
- Business cards
- Leaflets, flyers & brochures
- Programmes
- Posters & banners
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Website design
- Business websites
- Single-page websites
- Website design
- Website refreshes
A CLEAR IDENTITY. A STRONGER IMPRESSION.
Graphic design
in Peterborough.
Good graphic design brings your message, images and branding together. Start Creative works with Peterborough businesses and events on designs for print and digital use, helping you present what you do clearly and consistently.
Logo design & brand identity
Create a visual identity for a new business or refresh the way an established one presents itself. Logo design, colour choices and typography can work together across your stationery, promotional materials and website.
Print & promotional design
Turn your copy and ideas into business cards, leaflets, brochures and posters with a clear layout and purpose. Artwork can be prepared around the intended print format, keeping important details readable and your branding consistent.
Event artwork
Bring a show or event to life through poster design, programmes and promotional graphics. Carry the same visual identity across printed materials and online promotion so audiences recognise the event wherever they see it.
Social media & digital graphics
Keep your business recognisable online with graphics for social posts, page headers and digital promotions. Designs can be adapted to the formats you need while keeping the message and visual style connected.
PRINT FOR BUSINESS, PROMOTION & EVENTS
Printing services
in Peterborough.
From your first business cards to the programme for your next event, Start Creative helps Peterborough businesses, organisations and individuals turn their ideas into finished print. Get personal guidance on your artwork, format and print requirements, with design support available when you need it.
Business card printing
& stationery
Make your contact details easy to keep with business cards that reflect your brand. Bring your existing artwork or arrange a fresh design, and discuss the card stock and finish suited to your project. Letterheads and other business stationery can carry the same identity through your everyday communications.
Leaflet & flyer printing
Promote a service, launch an offer or spread the word about an event with clearly designed leaflets and flyers. Whether you need a simple handout or a folded leaflet, we can discuss the size, quantity, paper and single- or double-sided layout to suit your message.
Brochures &
event programmes
Give your information room to breathe with a brochure or programme that is easy to follow. From presenting your business to guiding an audience through a show, Start Creative can help organise the content, design the pages and arrange the finished print.
Poster & banner printing
Put your message where people can see it with posters and banners for promotions, businesses and events. Tell us where the print will be used, the dimensions you have in mind and when you need it, so the material and artwork can be considered together.
BUSINESS WEBSITES & WEBSITE REFRESHES
Website design
in Peterborough.
A clear online home for your business, with a design shaped around your customers and the information they need.
Start Creative designs business websites and single-page sites for Peterborough businesses, organisations and events. We’ll plan the content and navigation around what visitors need to know, from your services and business details to the next step in getting in touch.
Website design brings together your branding, clear page layouts and readable content, with layouts planned for desktop, tablet and mobile. Relevant headings and service descriptions help explain your business to visitors and search engines. If your current website needs a refresh, we can discuss its structure, appearance and content together.
The Start Events and Tina Live websites below show two different approaches to presenting a business online. Tell us about your website project.
Start Events
Live entertainment & tribute shows
Tina Live
Tina Turner tribute production
One creative
partner.
From idea
to finished.
Hello, I’m Simon Mayhew, the person behind Start Creative.
Based in Peterborough, I help local businesses, organisations and events bring design, print and web projects together. You’ll speak directly with me about your artwork, print requirements and website, from the first conversation to the finished result.
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Talk
Share your idea, budget and deadline.
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Plan
Agree the approach and quote.
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Create
Develop the work and approve the details.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before you
get started.
Can you design the artwork as well as arrange printing?
Yes. Start Creative offers graphic design alongside printing, so you can discuss both in the same enquiry. Include the text, images and existing branding you would like to use, or explain the idea you want to develop.
Can I supply my own print artwork?
Yes. Let us know you have artwork ready when requesting a quote. The file requirements depend on the product, so we can confirm the appropriate size, bleed and file format before the work goes to print.
What should I include in an enquiry?
For printing, include the product, dimensions, quantity and required date. For graphic design, explain what you need and where it will be used. For a website, describe your business, the information or features you need and whether you have an existing site. Include your budget if you have one.
KIND WORDS FROM CUSTOMERS
Personal service.
Happy customers.
I have used Start Creative for all of my company’s print for many years now and the finished work is always top-notch. The prices are low, their turnaround times are great and the customer service I receive is fantastic. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Joanne Baldwin
I received excellent service from Simon. He delivered my business cards and designed my price list very quickly. Also found that communication was prompt too. Will definitely be using his services again.
Chantal Proud
Simon produced a banner and some leaflets for me and I'm really pleased with the results. He helped with the design and took it from (my!) amateur to professional. I would definitely recommend Start Creative and will be in touch with him again when I need something else printing.
Jo Woods
Simon designed some leaflets for our new business and was incredibly quick to respond and accommodating with all our requests. We’re really pleased with the final result and would highly recommend Start Creative.
Chelsea Richards
I’ve worked with Start Creative on several website and branding projects, and the results have been fantastic every time. Simon always goes the extra mile to make sure everything looks perfect and functions smoothly. Great communication, great prices — couldn’t ask for more.
Mark Evans
Start Creative completely transformed the look of our business. From our logo to our leaflets and signage, everything ties together beautifully now. The quality is superb, and Simon’s creativity really shines through in everything he does.
Laura Chapman
We came to Start Creative needing a professional website that was clean, modern and easy to update — and they absolutely delivered. The whole process was quick, stress-free and great value for money. I’d recommend them to anyone.
Daniel Reeves
Brilliant service from start to finish. Simon took the time to really understand what we wanted and came back with ideas that exceeded expectations. Our new marketing materials have had so many compliments from customers already!
Sarah Thompson