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

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tuine en Tossels

Elsje Designs at FAB Expo 2008

This years Spring FAB expo was one of our favourites! Media24 invited us to join them on their stand. We joined forces with the best suppliers in the industry, Jo-Lize from Floral Affair, Aleit Weddings and Flowers in the Foyer and created this awesome stand together! We loved it!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Something Different!

We fell in love with these invitations and theme by CeciNewYork! Wow, this is inspiring and something so different!

Monday, November 24, 2008

E-mail Save-the-Dates

First impressions do matter: Give your guests something to talk about by e-mailing save-the-date notices that pop off the screen! This doesn't mean your e-mail can't be simple and sophisticated, but they should have an added touch of something uniquely you, something seasonal, or something off-the-cuff that makes the e-mail so remarkable and memorable that your guests cannot possibly forget to save that date.

An e-mail Save the Date for your wedding is a brilliant way of communication especially for guests who may need to make long-distance travel plans. Keep in mind that you should only send them to people you are sure will be on the final invitation list. We have an awesome range of digital Save the Dates to choose from – an inexpensive way to get the word out and for your guests to start saving for your big day!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Idees/Ideas Magazine Shoot

We love these photo's by the Ideas Magazine of the Elsje Designs team. We will feature in the January issue!

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