Elsje Designs create lifestyle decor and stationery with a Capetonian touch.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Boxes filled with inspiration

We are in love with these boxes from Lobster and Swan!

Book Art

We just love this! We found it on the Bloesom blog!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Beautiful Paper Art

This Paper Art by Elsa Mora is one of the most beautiful things we have seen in a while! What an inspiration.

We had so much fun on the first of three Pasella shoots we did yesterday, together with Aleit Weddings and Okasie! Sarah is doing our first insert and we are so proud of her! We will keep you informed of when to look out for us on Pasella!

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Welcome Spring!

These blooms from Oh Joy got us into Spring feaver!

by Parris Gerrard

Every day you play with the light of the universe

Subtle visitor, you arrive in the flower and the water.

I go as far to think that you own the universe.

I will bring you happy flowers from the mountains,

Bluebells, dark hazels, and rustic baskets of kisses

I want to do with you

What spring does with the cherry trees

From: Evey day you play, Pablo Neruda

The Design Process

step 1: GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Our first consultation is a creative meeting - our goal is to make your dream come true and design stationery that reflects your personality. Design choices including font & calligraphy options, paper, embellishments, ribbon and print techniques will be discussed. A refundable consultation fee of R300 is charged, we assure you that even if you would like to get ideas to make your own stationery, we would gladly share our secrets and give you ideas!

Alternatively, clients can also choose an existing design from our online shop - this is ideal if you are not able to meet with us at the studio.

step 2: QUOTE & DEPOSIT

Within a week we will provide you with a written quote - based on your consultation or online selection. Any additional design time spent, will be charged at our hourly rate of R300. A 50% deposit will be required to initiate the actual design process, based on your quote. Please supplyyour name as reference when you make your deposit.

step 3: ORDER FORM & WORDING SUGGESTIONS

On receipt of your deposit, we will forward an order form and a complete invitation wording manual with guidelines, etiquette and suggestions for you to compile your wording. Design will only begin after we received your completed order form.

step 4: DIGITAL MOCKUP: REVIEW & APPROVE THE PROOF

Based on your briefing we design a digital mock-up which we will e-mail to you. You will then have the opportunity to provide feedback and identify any changes you wish to make. The changes are integrated into a revised version that is submitted for your approval. Your first set of changes are free of charge, further changes will be billed at a fee of R300.00 per hour. Once you have approved the digital proof, Elsje Designs is not responsible for any future changes or mistakes.

step 5: PHYSICAL MOCKUP: FINAL APPROVAL & SIGN-OFF

After you have expressed satisfaction with the digital artwork - the layout, font, spelling and punctuation - we make a physical mock-up. Photographs will be emailed to you or can be signed off at the studio. The first mockup is free, any mockups thereafter will be billed at R250 per mockup.

step 6: PRINT, PRODUCTION & PICK-UP

Upon your final approval of the design, we will order paper and other materials for the production process to commence. We will complete work within 5 to 7 working days of receipt of your approved artwork. The balance outstanding will be due on collection of your stationery or before you arrange collection.

From decor to fabulous event stationery and styling, Elsje Designs makes the perfect statement for visual inspiration!

Pushing the envelope with trendsetting ideas

THE BUZZ