Document Design That Makes People Actually Read It

Most business documents are an afterthought. The content gets written, someone drops it into Word, and it goes out looking like it was made in a hurry - because it was.

If your reports, brochures, or proposals represent your business to clients, investors, or partners, they deserve better than that.

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What I Design

I work with businesses and organisations to design documents that are clear, consistent, and genuinely well-crafted, including:

Annual and sustainability reports, designed to be read rather than filed
Corporate brochures that showcase your business with confidence
Proposals and credentials documents that make the right first impression
White papers and thought leadership pieces that give serious content a serious look
Internal communications, because your team deserves good design too
Product catalogues and lookbooks that present your offer at its best

What You Get

Consistent, professional layouts built around your brand

Typographic hierarchy that guides the reader naturally through the content

Design that works both on screen (PDF) and in print

A document you’ll be proud to send to clients, customers and investors.

Who This Is For

Businesses producing client-facing reports, proposals, or brochures
Startups & scaleups who need to look established and credible
Agencies & consultancies with content that needs a design partner
Organisations publishing annual or sustainability reports
Anyone who’s been sending out documents and quietly hoping no one notices how they look

How It Works

Tell me about your document - what it is, who it’s for, and when you need it. I’ll come back to you with a clear process and a transparent quote.

Get in touch

What Clients Say

“I enjoyed working with Newton Design Co. on our sustainability report project. Their meticulous attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to exceed turnaround times were impressive. Not only did they deliver ahead of the deadline, but their considerate approach and exceptional value for money make them a top recommendation in the field.”

Karabo Maelane, Head of Investor Relations and Communications - Verod

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Open booklet displaying a photo of King’s College Chapel, a historic brick church with a tall steeple, surrounded by greenery; next to a pamphlet with a picture of a man in a suit and a building.

Flyers promoting a beer, cider, and festival event from April 24th to 25th, 2026, organized by Westlands, with a dark blue background, text, and a beer mug illustration.

Why Work With Me

I have spent over 20 years in graphic design, including significant work designing reports and publications for businesses in the maritime, arts, and education sectors. I understand how to make complex, content-heavy documents readable, consistent, and genuinely well presented. Working directly with me means clear communication, fast turnaround, and no layers of process getting in the way.

FAQs

What formats do you deliver documents in?

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PDF for distribution and print, plus the original editable file (InDesign, Word, or PowerPoint depending on what works best for your team) so you can make future updates without coming back to me each time.

Can you work with our existing brand guidelines?

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Yes. If you have a brand guide I will work within it. If your guidelines are out of date or incomplete, I can help tighten those up as part of the project.

Do you write the content as well as design it?

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My focus is design rather than copywriting, but if your content needs work before design begins I can point you in the right direction. I work alongside Matt Kenney at Laureate Communications, a copywriting and corporate communications specialist with deep expertise in maritime, energy, and industrial sectors. Between us we can take a project from blank page to finished document. You can find out more about Matt's work at laureate.co.uk.

How long does a document design project take?

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It depends on the length and complexity of the document, but most projects are turned around within one to two weeks. Longer reports or multi-chapter publications take a little longer. Get in touch with your brief and I can give you a realistic timeframe.

Let’s Get Your Documents Working Harder

Whether it’s an annual report, a credentials deck, or a brochure you’ve been putting off redesigning - let’s make it something worth reading.