Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Educational Design Partner in Stevington
Established over 30 years ago, we are a specialist design agency dedicated to creating impactful educational materials that engage and inspire learners globally. Our expertise spans print and digital design, with a focus on the publishing industry, where we have consistently delivered innovative solutions tailored to client needs. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with technical proficiency, offering services ranging from concept design to quality control for complex multi-component projects. We prioritise long-term client relationships, maintaining rigorous standards through in-house training and meticulous project management.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ability to handle large-scale projects while maintaining attention to detail, supported by a network of trusted illustrators, animators, and production specialists. We continually invest in evolving our capabilities to meet changing industry demands, ensuring our clients remain at the forefront of educational content development.
Services
Concept Design
Cover Design
Typesetting
UI/UX Design
Interactive PDFs
Artwork Commissioning
Photo Research
Project Management
Quality Control
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in educational design
- Our dedicated small teams handle complex projects efficiently
- We maintain quality through rigorous in-house training programs
- Our proven track record with major international publishers
- We offer end-to-end solutions from concept to delivery
What people say
Exceptional design quality
Reliable project delivery
Expert industry knowledge
Creative solutions
Professional team
Services
Concept & Series Design
We develop cohesive visual identities for educational content, creating structured design systems that enhance learning experiences. Our approach combines pedagogical understanding with creative innovation to produce market-leading series designs. Our team ensures consistency across multiple components while maintaining visual appeal and functional effectiveness.
Digital & Interactive Design
Our digital solutions focus on creating intuitive, user-centred interfaces for educational platforms. We specialise in interactive eBooks, web-based learning tools and multimedia content that enhance engagement. Our designers combine technical expertise with educational insight to deliver accessible, responsive digital learning experiences.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project oversight from concept to delivery, ensuring timely execution and quality control. Our experienced managers coordinate all production elements while maintaining clear communication channels. This service includes scheduling, resource allocation and quality assurance for complex multi-component projects.
Artwork Commissioning
Our team manages the complete artwork procurement process, connecting clients with specialist illustrators and photographers. We handle brief development, artist selection and contract management to ensure appropriate visual content. This service includes rights clearance and quality control for all commissioned materials.
Photo Research
We provide expert image acquisition services with global supplier networks and licensing expertise. Our researchers identify appropriate visual content while ensuring copyright compliance. The service includes rights clearance, budget management and quality control for educational publishing requirements.
People
Mike
Chairman
With over 30 years in educational design, Mike leads strategic direction while maintaining close client relationships. He established emc design's reputation for excellence through his commitment to quality and innovation in publishing solutions.
Sophie
Managing Director
Sophie oversees daily operations and business development, combining creative vision with commercial expertise. She has expanded the company's capabilities in digital education while maintaining its core design excellence since joining in 2005.
John
Operations Director
John manages production workflows and resource planning, ensuring efficient delivery of complex projects. With two decades at emc design, he has developed systems that balance creative freedom with operational effectiveness across print and digital platforms.
Gavin
Design Manager
As senior design manager, Gavin leads creative teams on major educational projects. His technical expertise in both print and digital media ensures cohesive design solutions that meet evolving educational requirements while maintaining aesthetic excellence.
Kat
Publishing Services Manager
Kat coordinates the publishing services team, managing client communications and production schedules. With specialist knowledge of international publishing markets, she ensures projects meet diverse regulatory and market requirements across print and digital formats.
Questions
What specialisms do you have in educational design?
We specialise in both print and digital educational materials, covering school textbooks, higher education resources, language learning content and professional development publications across multiple subject areas.
How do you handle complex multi-component projects?
Our dedicated project managers use proven methodologies to coordinate all elements, maintaining quality control through our established workflow systems while ensuring timely delivery of complete educational solutions.
Can you work with international publishing requirements?
Yes, our team has extensive experience with global publishing standards, including multiple language typesetting, regional curriculum requirements and international copyright regulations for both print and digital content.
What digital formats do you support?
We create interactive eBooks, web-based learning platforms, XML workflows, responsive digital content and animated educational resources using current technologies while maintaining accessibility standards.
How do you ensure design consistency across projects?
Through our rigorous quality control processes, experienced team oversight and documented style guidelines that maintain visual coherence across all components of large-scale educational projects.
Do you offer bespoke training for publishers?
Yes, we provide tailored training sessions on design software, production workflows and digital content creation, delivered at our studio or client premises to meet specific organisational needs.
