Custom Design for Print
Everything starts with a conversation.
This concept, though simple, is key to how we have successfully built and maintained lasting client relationships since our founding in 1982. Our collaborative process centers our clients’ unique needs and allows us to achieve the best and most effective outcome, regardless the project.
We do not believe in any “cookie-cutter” templates or “one-size-fits-all” model. We specialize in book and periodical design and can help you with the simplest brochure, to self-publishing your first book, to producing a complex technical publication. We are expert in print. Whether your project is printed in ink or toner, is 500 copies or 5,000, we will make sure your project looks great on paper or as a digital publication.
When you call you speak directly to us.
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Book and Design Production
Books are more than the words and pictures they contain. They should have personality and a distinct character that appropriately features the content and speaks to the reader. Our goal always is to create the best way to visually present your book’s unique content and provide a positive reader experience.
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Periodical and Publication Design
Periodical publications ought to be clear and visually dynamic to maintain reader interest throughout multiple editions. In our collaborative process we work with you to develop all aspects of your publication by considering your content and distribution requirements, audience, frequency, and advertiser needs, including specs for media kits.
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Graphic Design
We’ve created a wide range of print materials as well as branding development projects over the years. These materials have included annual reports, educational viewbooks, site brochures/visitor guides, educational curriculum guides, general promotional materials, packaging, and even game design and production
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Cultural and Historical Interpretation
Our love for and knowledge of the visual arts and history gives us both a deeper understanding and a broad perspective on how to effectively and appropriately both inform and educate the public. This work includes specialty books and publications, accompanying materials such as on-site or indoor interpretive signage, and guidebooks
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Exhibition Catalogues
Toelke Associates has designed numerous exhibition catalogs, projects that call for a particular sensitivity to the subject, whether artwork or artifacts. Our interest in these subjects helps us present the content in an appropriate design and typographic framework that enhances the reader experience and showcases the visuals.
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Interpretive Signage and Museum Display
An important area of cultural/historical interpretation is the design of outdoor interpretive panels or indoor museum displays. Toelke Associates has been involved in numerous projects, working with for-profit and non-profit entities to design and produce a variety of panels, typically 40” wide by 30” high.
Self Publishing
Special services for independent authors.
Navigating the process of professionally editing, designing, and publishing your book can seem daunting. We are here to make that process simple and rewarding. We will work with you to assess your book’s content and develop an appropriate visual concept for the covers and page design, all with your input and approval.