Our Services
Speciality Printing*
Built For The Brief*
When the project is special, so is the print*
When the project is special, so is the print.
Some projects don’t fit a template. They need a print partner who can design for the unusual - a fold, a box, a game, a guide - and then produce it to a premium standard, with hands-on print expertise from brief to finished job.
MDR’s speciality print service brings design and production together for one-off and bespoke projects. From training manuals that get used in the field to creative packaging that earns shelf space, here are six speciality print solutions we produce with hands-on print expertise.
Understanding Speciality Print
What is speciality print?
Speciality print covers bespoke, designed-to-purpose print projects that fall outside standard commercial print - combining creative design, unusual formats, premium finishing and custom production in one job.
Speciality print is commonly used for:
- Training & education
- Sales & pitches
- Product launches
- Luxury gifting
- Visitor attractions
- Festivals & events
- Hospitality venues
- Brand experiences
Our Speciality Print
Six speciality print solutions we deliver*
Every solution below is managed from artwork through production and finishing - combining creative design with bespoke formats, premium materials and expert finishing.
Training Materials
Branded training manuals, workbooks, deck cards and reference packs that make learning structured, on-brand and built to be used again and again.
- Training manuals
- Workbooks
- Deck cards
- Reference packs
- Certification packs
- Facilitator kits
Pitches & Proposals
Pitch decks, proposal booklets and tender documents engineered to land the deal - premium stock, perfect binding and finishing that signals serious intent.
- Pitch decks
- Proposal booklets
- Tender documents
- Capability brochures
- Investor decks
- Leave-behinds
Creative Packaging
Bespoke packaging designed and produced to protect, present and elevate a product - from rigid set-up boxes to folded cartons, managed from artwork through production and finishing.
- Rigid set-up boxes
- Folded cartons
- Sleeve & tray packs
- Custom inserts
- Luxury packaging
- Retail packaging
Presentation Boxes
Custom presentation and gift boxes - foam-fitted and foil-finished - for premium gifting, samples and hard-to-impress audiences.
- Gift boxes
- Sample boxes
- Sales kits
- Press kits
- Bespoke inserts
- Foil-finished lids
Games & Tools
Printed games, educational tools, flash cards and bespoke play pieces - design, print and finishing for items with a job to do.
- Flash cards
- Card games
- Board components
- Educational tools
- Promotional games
- Bespoke play pieces
Maps & Pocket Guides
Folded maps, pocket guides and folded leaflets that combine clever folding, robust stocks and clear wayfinding design.
- Folded maps
- Pocket guides
- City & venue maps
- Walking trails
- Festival guides
- On-trail leaflets
Our Speciality Print Process
From brief to built*
Brief & Concept
We scope the idea, format and use, then develop concepts that work for both design and production.
Design & Structural Prototype
Our studio designs the item and prototypes the structure - folds, boxes or formats - before committing to print.
Artwork & Pre-press
Artwork is prepared and pre-pressed for the chosen stock, format and finishing.
Print & Finishing
Printed colour-managed, then finished - die cut, folded, bound or boxed - carefully managed and quality checked.
Assembly & Delivery
Assembled, checked and delivered ready to use and ready to impress.
Why Choose MDR
Why choose MDR for speciality print*
Design-Led
Creative concepts built around a real purpose - not a templated product.
Bespoke Formats
Folds, boxes, games and guides designed and produced from scratch.
Managed Print & Finishing
Print, finishing and assembly managed from artwork through delivery - one accountable print partner.
Premium Materials
Speciality stocks and finishes chosen to suit the project and the audience.
Prototype-To-Production
We prototype the format so there are no surprises in production.
Hands-On, End To End
Design, print, finishing and assembly - produced and checked by people who understand print first-hand.
Designed in Cheshire. Delivered nationwide*
Based in Knutsford, Cheshire, MDR designs and produces speciality print for clients across Manchester, Liverpool, the North West and the whole of the UK - from one-off bespoke projects to ongoing speciality print programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Speciality print questions*
Yes. Our creative studio designs the item - format, structure and artwork - then manages production through to finishing, so design and production are always aligned.
Build something genuinely bespoke*
When the project is special, the print should be too.
Training materials, a pitch, a box, a game or a guide - MDR will manage it from concept to delivery to a premium standard, as one accountable print partner. Speak to our team about your next speciality project.
LET'S PARTNER*
Ready to create something extraordinary? Tell us about your project and we'll craft the perfect solution. Email is the fastest way to reach us - your message lands straight with the studio team.
