NMC Design+Print

26/08/2026

Our team members are multi-talented!

Amy is a trained photographer as well as a graphic designer 📷

She can take fantastic photos, edit them, and then use them to create great layouts for all kinds of documents… or share them with other members of the team for a truly collaborative approach.

Recently, she's been busy taking photos of all the staff members at NMC for a new graphic design project.

🧘🏻‍♂️ It's been great having someone we know and trust operating the camera - it puts even the most camera shy team members completely at ease.

But, there's no hiding behind the camera in our office - I whipped out my phone to get a few shots of Amy in action 👇🏻

25/08/2026

Last week, we designed a brand-new leaflet for a long-time customer.

He was absolutely thrilled with the final version and asked us to print 20,000 copies to support a new campaign.

When he saw the first hard copy, he said it was exactly what he'd been hoping for — and he couldn't wait to share them.

This week, those leaflets are being sent all across the county.

And that makes me really proud of the team here.

Because what we do isn't just about designing something that looks good or putting ink on paper. It's about using our experience and expertise to help our customers communicate what matters to them — and giving their ideas the professional finish they deserve.

Our customers have the fantastic ideas, sensational services and brilliant products.

We get to help them shout about them.

And sometimes, that means taking a great idea and turning it into something that will be seen by 20,000 people.

In this case, our design is helping our customer share his passion for our region and its history, and hopefully inspire more people to discover and understand the heritage we all share.

That's the bit I love.

Seeing something we've created together leave the studio and go out into the world.

Here's to the next 20,000.

21/08/2026

Trust.

It’s the underlying currency of all good working relationships.

Trust between us and our suppliers.

Trust between colleagues, partners, volunteers and collaborators.

Trust in our referral network, and in the people we turn to for advice.

And, most importantly, trust between us and our customers.

✨ Trust is what keeps people coming back.
✨ It’s why they recommend you.
✨ And it’s what allows you to become a valued source of information, support and expertise.

Being trusted as a regular supplier to any organisation, big or small, means a lot to our team. It’s something we value, and something we work hard to live up to.

Especially when you’re trusted with something as important as a rebrand. You’re not just being asked to create something new - a customer is placing their reputation in your hands.

Recently, Gary Jones from Chester DriveAbility summed this up beautifully:

“Taking on a rebrand of our service represented an important milestone in the development of Chester DriveAbility and required us to work with a trusted partner.”

Being trusted feels great.

But it doesn’t magically appear. It’s built through open, genuine communication, doing what you say you’ll do, and positive collaboration.

And it’s a two-way street. Something that we’ll never take for granted.

📷👽 (Trust is also letting your teammate swing a light saber round very close to your face in the name of team bonding and a fun photo).

13/08/2026

Last weekend, our Senior Designer’s dad launched himself out of a plane in aid of NeuroMuscular Centre (NMC).

To us, this story is extra special because it's not just about a thrill seeker doing something mad for charity…

♥️ It's about a dad that loves his son, and values the charity that supports their family.

Jake has a rare condition, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy… But, he doesn't let it hold him back. With a little bit of help from NMC, he takes every opportunity that life (and work) presents, and is always striving to learn more, to grow as a person, and to keep innovating as a graphic designer.

We know that Mark is incredibly proud - deservedly so - and he likes to model that positive, can-do attitude in his own approach to life too. So, it came as little surprise when he decided to accept this new (and crazy) challenge!

Between saying yes and taking the plunge, he broke his leg and temporarily experienced some of the challenges that Jake faces on a daily basis.

Perhaps that gave him more determination… It definitely makes it all the more impressive that he didn't back out.

We're suckers for a fantastic dad moment - and we don't think we're the only ones. So, we hope you'll all join us in giving Mark a massive round of applause 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

🪂 There's still time to donate if you can afford to - you can find the link in the comments - but if you can't, just take in the good vibes and celebrate with us.

06/08/2026

Meet our new volunteer, David

After being diagnosed with MS, David decided it was time for a new career path; one that was less physical, would be sustainable long term, allow him to manage his health effectively, and allow him to pursue his passion for graphic design.

Now nearing the end of his degree, David joined us to gain valuable real-world experience and build his confidence by working on live projects for real clients.

David explains, "Getting closer to finishing my graphic design degree, I wanted to gain some real-world experience to carry through into a career. As a person with MS, I found out about the NMC through the Warrington Disability Partnership and was determined for this to be the place to gain experience."

After his first month with us, David says, "I have felt very welcomed by everyone and have enjoyed being given a project that I can work on from start to finish."

We're delighted to have David on the team and look forward to supporting him as he takes the next step in his creative career. Welcome, David!

28/07/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀:

A creative, professional and ethical design and print partner… and 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Together, we make a difference.

We help organisations build strategic, cohesive and eye-catching visual brands.

And we help designers with disabilities to:

• Develop new skills
• Build experience
• Access meaningful volunteering and paid work
• Build fulfilling, long-term careers

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼…

But, they also value knowing 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

As one of our long-standing customers, Essential Cuisine Ltd, puts it:

"We've used NMC Design+Print as our chosen supplier for many years now, due to their high standards of quality and customer service, not to mention their powerful impact story which helps us demonstrate our commitment to social value.”

If you like the sound of adding social value with every new design project you commission - get in touch and say hello.

17/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿?

When we're interviewing potential designers, we're not just interested in qualifications.

We're looking for:

📓 A strong 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 that demonstrates process as well as successful finished pieces.

🖥️ Proficiency with 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲

💭 Ability to thoroughly investigate and 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳… and deliver on it.

📑 Examples of how you've handled both positive and challenging 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

👥 Examples of your ability to receive and incorporate 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 from customers or colleagues.

As a brand new designer, these things can be hard to demonstrate. But, work placements and internships can be a great way to start building these skills and experiences.

So, 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻, 𝗥𝗼𝗯.

𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴.

We offer strategic graphic design and professional printing... but we also work hard to provide opportunities for creative people with disabilities.

We can't wait to see what Rob achieves while he's with us.

13/07/2026

Award-Winning Talent: Congratulations, Jake!

Our Senior Designer, Jake, has been named the winner of the Rising Star Award at the Kaleidoscope Awards!

Hosted by StoryhouseLive in Chester, the Kaleidoscope Awards celebrate the talents and achievements of people with disabilities from across Chester, Cheshire, Wirral and North Wales.

The Rising Star Award honours an individual who has demonstrated growth within their area of employment. Chosen from many nominees from across the region, Jake was recognised not only for his development in the graphic design industry, but also for his dedication to advocating for and supporting other creatives with disabilities.

Jake says, ‘I'm so grateful to receive this Kaleidoscope Rising Star award. To see my value and progress over the years being recognised makes me feel incredibly proud of my achievements. This would not be possible without my team leaders at NMC who saw my ability and potential all those years ago. Thanks to Storyhouse and to those that nominated me.’

Congratulations, Jake – this achievement is thoroughly deserved, and we’re excited to see where your creativity and ambition take you next!

07/07/2026

Did you see our fabulous designer, Julie Blagbrough on the news earlier this week?

Julie took part in a disability pride fashion show in Manchester and it made a splash in our regional news coverage.

Hosted by Recondition Manchester, the event aimed to showcase fashion for everyBODY and bring accessible fashion to the mainstream.

We're so proud of Julie's advocacy for wheelchair users and her boundless creativity.

Take a look at the short video below and let us know if you spot Julie.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ckg77k7jvego

Manchester’s accessible fashion brand Re:Condition brought models with disabilities to the catwalk, showing a more inclusive fashion.

11/05/2026

Are you someone that wants to do business differently...

And collaborate with organisations that actively strive to put something positive out into the world?

If you think vision, values and social impact are just as important as good service and high quality products - you might be just our type!

NMC Design+Print is a graphic design company with a difference.

We offer branding, print design, motion graphics and professional printing for people who want thoughtful, strategic visuals and a team that genuinely cares about bringing their vision to life.

What makes us different is any profits made go straight back into supporting NeuroMuscular Centre, while also creating opportunities for creative people with disabilities.

We care about people first, collaboration and meaningful impact — and so do our customers.

If you'd like to explore how we could support each other, get in touch and say hello!