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Award-winning, World-class Publication Design Services

Professional publication designs that elevate your brand

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Award-winning Publication Design

Expert publication design that connects and inspires

At The Ethical Agency, we specialise in publication design. From brochures to annual reports to impact reports, ESG reports. Sustainability reports,  company profiles, case studies, toolkits, brochures and catalogues, when it comes to publication design, we are experts, having designed hundreds of high-end (and some award-winning) publications for  The World Bank, the United Nations, Greenpeace and more…. Whether you’re an NGOmagazine publisher, a corporate entity, or an academic institution, we understand the importance of design in bringing your content to life and making a lasting impact on your audience. Let our publication design portfolio do the talking…

With our affordable fees, we service clients in the UK, Europe, the USA and Africa.

One of the hallmarks of our publication design approach is our human-centred design approach, humans connect with, and relate to humans, and the more we introduce authentic human imagery, the more your audiences will connect with your content.

Another expertise we provide is our ability to create authentic communication publications that help to cut through the digital clutter and help audiences effortlessly engage with our work and your content without being aware of the design – the less the reader is aware of the “design”, the more we have achieved in delivering on our remit.

We approach every publication project with meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of our client’s objectives. From concept development to final delivery, our team of experienced designers collaborate closely with you to ensure that your publication looks beautiful and effectively communicates your message.

Our clients have a lot to say, but in an ever-changing world where competition for attention is high, less is more. Publications with too much copy and not enough visual interest can result in readers tuning out. Our publication designs are content-rich, including high volumes of images, photos, infographics, and illustrations, to make for a more engaging reading and viewing experience.

One of the value adds we provide with our publication design services is image sourcing and licensing – we have subscriptions to five professional photo stock libraries, which we use to select highly impactful and evocative imagery to bring your publications to life. We do not charge for image licensing – the images used are free.

NGO publication design services:

Publication design fees

Our publication report design fees start at:

  • 24-page publication.price ranges: £/$/€1,500–2,500  (no vat) / R30,000–45,000 ex vat 
  • 48-page publication would be in the region of £/$/€3,000 – 4,500 (no vat) / R60,000-R90,000 ex vat
  • 100-page publication would be in the region of £/$/€6,000 – 9,000 (no vat) / R125,000-R175,000 ex vat

Headquartered in South Africa with offices in the UK

With headquarters located in South Africa, our UTC time zone suits many global locations – we service several clients in 21 countries, including the UK, Europe, USA, Africa, South Africa and beyond. We are usually in the same time zone as most European countries, or an hour behind or ahead. South Africa is one hour ahead of the UK in British Summer Time and two hours ahead in British Winter Time.

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A selection of our publication design clients

Our team has a proven track record of delivering award-winning publication and annual report design services to a diverse clientele, including notable organisations and corporations such as The Presidency of South Africathe National Business Initiative (NBI), the World Bank (USA), The United Nations, Greenpeace Africa, GreenCapeThe Centre for Environment RightsAerobic Technologies (UK), Digby Wells (UK), Link Medical Solutions (UK), and the Mail & Guardian.

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AFFILIATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS

Publication design services

DESIGN & LAYOUT

World-class publication design where each page is designed to effortlessly articulate the meaning and essence of the messaging.

COPYWRITING

You provide the copy, and we can review, edit, and rewrite it into a compelling narrative that will keep your readers on the edge of their seats.

COVER DESIGN

A compelling and impactful cover is the most important aspect of publication design – we ensure your cover stands out from the crowd.

TRANSLATIONS

We are experienced in translating into many local South African languages as well as Portuguese, French, German and more…

Our publication design services include:

  • Publication Design concept – Includes a design concept that beautifully articulates your project objectives and content – this includes client feedback and revisions
  • Publication Layout and design – 1 hour per page, includes covers and cover concept – some pages take more, some take less
  • Icons, diagrams, infographics, minor illustrations, tables –  most publications require some form of diagrams – we charge 1 hour per diagram – some take more, some take less
  • Photography management – sourcing new / managing existing images. Sourced images we provide free of charge
  • Client review changes – once the publication design is ready for review, we share it with you to add your feedback using an efficient cloud-based tool
  • Publication Exports (print & digital) – once approved, we will export the publication in required formats, usually for print and digital
  • Project management & art direction – all our publication design fees include project management and art direction as standard

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Why use us?

Expertise: With years of experience in publication design, our team is well-equipped to handle projects of any size and complexity and deliver exceptional results every time.

Creativity: We pride ourselves on our creative approach to design. We constantly push boundaries and explore new ideas to create publications that stand out from the crowd.

Client-Centric Approach: We prioritise open communication and collaboration with our clients, ensuring their vision and objectives are reflected in the final product. Each publication design project includes a dedicated and experienced publication design project manager.

Headquartered in South Africa with offices in the UK: With headquarters located in South Africa, our UTC time zone suits many global locations – we service several clients in 21 countries, including the UK, Europe, USA, Africa, South Africa and beyond. We are usually in the same time zone as most European countries, or an hour behind or ahead. South Africa is one hour ahead of the UK in British Summer Time and two hours ahead in British Winter Time.

Ready to elevate your publication design?

Contact us today to discuss your project with one of our publication design specialists. Whether you’re looking to launch a new magazine, refresh your annual report, or create a stunning marketing brochure, we bring your vision to life.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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The timeline depends on your specific needs and the overall project scope and complexity. Generally, a simple publication or report can be produced in 4–6 weeks.
Our report design fees start at £1,500 for a 12–16 page publication. We also offer two report design packages – for both budget-conscious and extravagant client requirements. Complete this form for a more personalised quote.

Our report design service includes:

Report design concept creation

A design concept that beautifully articulates your project objectives and content. Concept delivery includes client feedback and revisions as standard.

Report layout, features and design
  • 0.5–1 hour per page, includes covers and cover concept – some pages take more, some take less.
  • Illustrative features such as icons, charts, graphs, data-visualisations, diagrams, illustrations, and tables
Photography management

Sourcing, licensing, manipulating and optimising images. Sourced images are provided free of charge.

Client reviews

Once your report design is ready for review, you provide feedback using an efficient cloud-based design feedback tool. All comments are visible in the cloud by all stakeholders on a single link for the duration of the project – no version control or confusing feedback issues. Feedback is implemented and the link updated.

Report exports (print & digital)

Once you approve your report design, we will export the report in the appropriate print and digital formats.

Project management & creative direction

All our report design fees include project management and art direction as standard. We aim to exceed your expectations.

One of the benefits of using our report design service is that we provide stock content (images, video, audio) at no extra fee – we have subscriptions to four professional stock libraries which we use to select highly impactful and evocative imagery to bring your reports to life. Disclaimer: Large-volume image projects may incur additional fees.
Yes, our specialities is impact report design, as well as ESG & sustainability reports.

We have a satellite office in London, UK, and the majority of the production takes place in our offices in Cape Town, South Africa. Our UTC time zone suits many global locations. We service clients in the UK, Europe, South Africa, USA, South America and Africa. Our time zone matches most European countries or is a maximum of one hour behind or ahead. South Africa is one hour ahead of the UK in British summer and two hours ahead in British winter.

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