Creative work asks more of a printer
Camberwell has a strong creative community: Camberwell College of Arts, the South London Gallery and a lively scene around Camberwell Green. Artists and students need print that represents their work properly, and that means paying attention to detail that ordinary office print can ignore.
Colour is the first problem
Screens glow and paper reflects, so a design that looks vivid on a monitor can look flatter on the page. Where colour matters, print a test sheet before committing to a full set, and look at it in daylight. Tell us what the work is for so we can advise on paper and finish.
Paper and finish
A matte finish suits photography and illustration where you want to avoid glare, while a gloss finish can make colour feel punchier. Heavier stock feels more substantial in a portfolio, but check how it behaves when bound. Ask to see samples if you're unsure.
Portfolios, posters and presentation print
We can help with portfolio pages, posters for shows and open days, folded booklets and bound presentation copies. For gallery-grade fine art reproduction you may want a specialist studio, but for portfolios, posters, show invitations and bound documents, a local print shop is practical and quick.
Exhibition print
If you're staging a show, think about what visitors will see first: a clear poster outside, a simple title or label on each work and something to take away, such as a postcard or small flyer. Mounted boards can be a good way to present work without framing. Our event signage checklist is a useful starting point.
Prepare the file
Work at the size you intend to print, in a high-resolution file, with a small bleed if your design goes to the edge. If your file isn't ready, we offer free design help, and our free design guide explains how it works.
Getting your print done for Camberwell
From Camberwell, our Tooting shop is around 5.5 miles away by car, usually about 32 minutes. See our Camberwell printing page, our poster, photo print and postcard pages, or contact us with your project.