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If youâve just landed on our grid to come and see what we are about and who we are - Hello, welcome to Ex Why Zed.
The place where creatives come to transform their ideas into print.
It's nice to have you here - follow along for creative ideas, print chat and lots of cool art and photography inspo.
Have you heard of it? Is it coming to your town? (Weâd highly recommend getting involved if so)
Mike might even be tempted to come and join another, heâs missing it already!
Sustainability isnât just a buzzword for us.
These are five small choices we make behind the press that often go unnoticed, but they add up to something much bigger.
Sometimes the simplest format works best.
Stapled booklets are a straightforward way to bring together programmes, brochures, catalogues or magazines as they're clean, practical and easy to share.
If youâve got a booklet project coming up, weâre always happy to talk through the options đđŒ
A fast-moving project, a tight deadline and a lot of detail to get right
Last year we worked with the team at Ted Baker to produce their AW25 lookbook, managing the print production from supplied artwork through to final delivery.
Projects like this are always a collaborative effort đđŒ
Constant communication, careful checking and making sure the finished piece reflects the quality of the brand itself.
If youâve got a print project on the horizon and need a team that can move quickly and keep standards high, weâd love to hear about it.
Weâre thrilled to showcase Focus Quarterly Issue 1, a striking 32-page photography zine by Tom Lee.
Designed in Affinity Publisher and printed in a small 30-copy run, this A4 booklet pairs a refined layout with rich, expressive imagery, all reproduced on glossy 170gsm FSC-certified paper.
From print consultation to delivery logistics, our team supported Tom through every step. The result? A beautifully bound, editorially confident publication that invites the reader into an immersive photographic experience.
Dimensions: A4
Binding: Stapled
Stock: 170gsm Gloss FSC Certified
Pages: 32pp
Got your own project in mind? Weâd love to help â exwhyzed.com
No pro started perfect. Remember that.
Every published artist once didnât know exactly how. Your early pages are part of a story, proof you dared to begin!
đ Save this for your next first draft moment.
We have been helping creatives take that scary first step to publish for twenty yearsâŠ
If youâre stuck at the final hurdle with things such as uploading the files, figuring out the print spec, worrying whether itâs âgood enoughâ, thatâs where we come in đđŒ
You bring the idea, weâll help you finish the job:
â File checks
â Honest feedback
â Print options explained like a real human
â A team who actually cares how it turns out
Youâve done the hard part already, letâs help you get it out there!
A lot of portfolios fall down in the same places.
Too much work and not enough context.
Good project but no clear structure.
Strong visuals but hard to follow.
Getting those details right makes a big difference to how your work is understood.
If youâre building or refining your portfolio, weâve broken it down properly in our latest blog.
Head to the link in our bio to read it! đđŒ
If youâre thinking about brochures, catalogues, leaflets or other printed materials for your business this year, weâre happy to talk things through and help you decide what makes sense!
You can find more about our print services on our website, or get in touch for a chat about your next project.
Degree show season comes around quickly!
After months (and usually years) of work, your catalogue needs to reflect it properly, not feel like an afterthought rushed at the last minute.
Weâve worked with students and universities across the UK, so we understand the timelines, the pressure, and whatâs needed to get it printed and ready in time.
If your show is coming up and you havenât sorted print yet, nowâs the time to get it moving đđŒ
