Graphic Design Studio
The Graphic Design Studio of Media Services offers an inclusive creative design service for print/web and course revitalisation, graphic design, illustration, animation, cartooning and a desktop publishing service. Services are provided to sections of the University and also to external clients.
The Graphic Design Studio offers excellence in both the creative and technical aspects of design. We have experience in working with business and government organisations and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of private and public sector requirements. We provide creative advice and consultation, and the strategies to achieve your objectives.
The collective skill and experience of our Studio team gives you more time to focus on your business.
Services
Graphic Design Studio services include:
- Graphic design for print/web and course revitalisation
- Illustration
- Cartooning
- Desktop Publishing
- Large format poster printing (A2 to A0+)
- Print coordination
- Photography direction - if a graphic designer needs specific direction for a USQ publication
- Image scanning and manipulation
If you would like to request a job, please take time to use our Graphics Pre-Checklist Request (doc 54kb). This will give you more information about the details you will have to consider before submitting the Work Request. If you have any questions, please email or call the supervisor. When you are ready, please complete the Graphics Work Request Form (pdf 598 kb) and email it to the Supervisor.
The Studio offers technical and creative advice and consultation on design, layout and reproduction options. We offer design advice on printing formats and choice of paper stocks; we coordinate your requirements with USQ Printing Services and other external reproduction providers. We work as a unified team to provide a complete service.
For your assistance check out the Graphic File Types Overview for an explanation of file types used in the design studio.
Design Process
The Graphic Design Studio staff works with clients during the entire design process, from design development to the production of print/web and multimedia files.
Quality Assurance and Corporate Standards
For all our clients, our compliance with Quality Assurance Standards (AS/NZS ISO9001 - Sci-Qual International) provides a system of procedures and approvals ensuring a smooth workflow.
For USQ clients, working with the Graphic Design Studio ensures the conformity of your project with the University's Brand Toolkit requirements and standards.
We access University systems to obtain maximum benefits and services for our clients, eg USQ Printing Services, USQ Information Technology Services and other Media Services sections.
Portfolio of Sample Projects
The Graphic Design Studio portfolio includes highlights of our professional, innovative designs and artwork for promotional, advertising educational and academic projects, including:
- corporate Identity and branding - logo design, stationery and identification systems
- brochures and flyers
- web and multimedia graphics
- presentation folders
- large format posters and other display/presentation materials
- annual reports
- calendars
- invitations, programs and postcards
- conference and event publications
- academic research publications
- reports
- charts and maps
- packaging.
Online Resources
A collection of useful links relating to graphic design.
Contact Information
Greg Coombes