Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Making a Good First Impression
Like the cobbler with no shoes, InHouse Design Studio has been without our own business cards for far too long. These cards are printed on gorgeous paper: heavy weight (350gms), silky matte laminate, sustainably sourced, elemental chlorine-free, wood free paper. There is a 'greener' eco option for this particular company's paper, also cards with elegant rounded corners. They have a handful of accessories in their product list as well. InHouse has sweet new logo stickers now, for example. Other products include postcards, greeting cards, stickers, labels and business card holders. They cater to small, speciality businesses and as such have a limited range of high quality speciality products. Now that we have used this printer we are confidently able to offer printing to our clients through them.
While InHouse is always inclined to go with local options when sourcing materials (and talent), this project demanded something more than what I was able to find in Zambia. Our cards were printed by a UK-based company with print studios in the US and the UK and are an excellent option for higher-end companies and clients. Not only do we feel the cards represent our business well, but we know from our experience with them that their products (and excellent service) can bring our US, UK and Zambia clients that 'something extra' to help them stand out in the crowd.