Celebrating 25 Years of trading as a Limited Company

katie8588
Jul 31
3 min read

From colour planning to creative campaigns – 25 years of print, branding, and bold ideas.

This August, Unit 8 Ltd, trading as Print + Design IT, proudly celebrates 25 years as a Limited Company – a milestone that marks more than just time; it reflects the creativity, adaptability, and relationships we’ve built along the way.

💡 A Look Back

We became Limited in 2000 with a focus on colour accuracy and precision print. Back then, Lee our Managing Director, was applying his background in colour planning to help businesses achieve perfect results across all kinds of media. From mixing tint weights to managing press consistency, it was all about getting colour just right.

Over time, the business evolved. Print alone became part of a much broader offering – incorporating branding, design, signage, packaging, direct mail, and digital-ready assets. But our focus remained the same: delivering thoughtful, effective work backed by technical expertise.

🛠️ Highlights Over the Years

In the last 25 years, we’ve been fortunate to work with a huge range of clients – from global brands to local independents – and on some incredibly rewarding projects. To celebrate, we’re sharing 25 of our favourites on social media throughout August. Here's just a taste of what’s featured:

William Medcalf Newspaper

Since 2010, we’ve had the honour of designing, printing, and dispatching this beautifully crafted newspaper for the global Vintage Bentley community.

From the very first issue to the latest edition, each one has been a journey in timeless design and precision print, sent to enthusiasts around the world.

Bakehouse Rebrand

When our local bakery came to us for a full rebrand, they wanted something that felt artisanal, warm, and rooted in community.

We crafted a new identity that captured their handmade approach, from the logo to the colours, and everything in between. The branding was rolled out across all three locations, including signage, window frosting, business cards, flyers, and their new website.

Yamaha Live Dealer Event

Since 2018, we’ve proudly supported Yamaha with creative and print for their annual Yamaha Live Event, and in 2024, we pulled out all the stops once again.

From concept to delivery, we designed and produced a full suite of impactful materials for every UK Yamaha dealer, including leaflets, tension banners, floor stickers, and posters, all centred around the three incredible models up for grabs during the event.

Each piece was created to energise showrooms, drive excitement, and keep the Yamaha brand front and centre. We handled production and dispatch to every location across the country, right on time.

Caroline Scarles Art Prints

Caroline Scarles creates beautifully intricate mandala-style artworks that are full of symmetry, flow, and fine detail. We had the pleasure of working with her to scan and reproduce her original pieces as high-quality prints for retail.

We also designed and produced her business cards and branding elements to reflect the calming, balanced aesthetic of her work. Supporting independent artists like Caroline and helping turn their creativity into professional, sellable products is something we’re proud to have done for many artists over the past 25 years.

Fairlawns Luxury Sales Brochure

This was a project where every detail had to feel premium, and we delivered from start to finish.

For Fairlawns, we created a high-end property sales brochure designed to reflect the exclusivity of the homes on offer. From branding and logo design toco-ordinating professional photography, floor plan illustrations and print production, we project-managed the entire process.

The finished piece: A stunning leather-bound brochure with a silver foiled logo, and spot UV detailing over floor plans and images to add a luxurious gloss finish.

A beautifully tactile sales tool, built to leave a lasting impression.

Here's to the next 25!

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re filled with gratitude for the clients, partners, and team members who’ve shaped our story. The last 25 years have been built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for great design. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved – and even more excited about what’s still to come. Here’s to the next chapter.