Illustration

In most cases, cost is the decisive factor in determining the direction a business goes when considering print and promotion and we believe this to be one of the most important aspects of design.

If it’s art and illustration choose Notions by Design

Combine illustrations with graphics for a truly eye-catching production.

Illustration also covers areas where photography is not suitable or even possible – historical scenes in particular – but more than that, illustrations attract attention where photography cannot.

Part of a David Charlesworth poster used by Indian Railways, Northeast Frontier, for a sign at Darjeeling Station.

Banner design and artwork for the War Locomotive Trust.

One of a series of limited edition plates on English China.
The artworks predate computer graphics and were hand-drawn with conventional paste-up and process camera!
Very collectable items today.

Alfa Stop produces and sells a wide range of parts for 1950s Alfa’s therefore we usually create a 1950s and early 60s illustration style.

Classical design for menswear shop.

One of about twenty watercolour illustrations for “Railway Seasons”, a book by the late David St. John Thomas.

Controlling cost is the key to a happy solution

We do our best to ensure that our designs, copywriting and advertising artwork for print, manufacturing and magazine production, are cost effective. Using the latest in computer techniques and extensive traditional experience, Notions by Design maintains the highest values in graphic design and commercial fine art.

We discuss your needs in full, listen to what you really want and how much you want to spend. We will help develop your ideas to fit within your budget and will never talk you into an expensive print job when a simple solution would be just as effective. Nor will we give you a cheap-looking job just for the sake of economy!