We had a printer turn up this morning, unannounced. He just knocked on the door. His business card assured us that he was "passionate about print". Which made me wonder how many other printers were "passionate about print".
Lots, as it happens.
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You'd expect that Vanila would only be pasionate (albeit profesional) though, wouldn't you?
Posted by: davidthedesigner | Jan 10, 2008 at 15:11
I quite like that Greenford Printing logo.
Posted by: David Airey | Jan 10, 2008 at 16:21
I wonder how many leading design agencies there are?
Posted by: UorP. | Jan 10, 2008 at 16:32
consultancies, even
Posted by: UorP. | Jan 10, 2008 at 16:33
That's great.
what the next rung up the ladder?
Obsessive?
Posted by: Charlie Gower | Jan 10, 2008 at 18:17
ha charlie! or even down a rung - 'we're pretty ambivalent about printing'
Posted by: lauren | Jan 10, 2008 at 23:22
Or "I've never really given printing a second thought."
Posted by: John | Jan 11, 2008 at 11:07
you asked for that one ben (UorP)...
Posted by: er? | Jan 11, 2008 at 11:43
Reminds me of the column in Private Eye where people send in examples of companies that use the word 'solution/s' in their strapline. Lots as it turns out.
Posted by: Tom Gifford | Jan 11, 2008 at 12:13
"CopyWorks–we f@*%ing hate to print."
Posted by: Jay | Jan 15, 2008 at 02:25
They must have all been looking for a good P word to make the snappy catchline.
Posted by: Toni | Jan 15, 2008 at 14:33
I take it David the Designer is referring to the fact that Vanila only has one 'L' - this is because the name of the company is made up from my name and my husbands (Val and Ian), hence only one 'L'.
the Passionate about Print logo on my website is the official logo of the 'One North East, Passionate about Campaign' for people living and working in the North East of England. You have to register your company with them and be displayed on their website business directory to use the logo.
Valerie - Vanila Design and Print
Posted by: Valerie Palmer | Jan 17, 2008 at 14:07
Don't take me too seriously, Val - I just like to poke a bit of fun now and again.
Of course, I know that you're all very passionate in your part of the world - it's why everyone calls me 'Pet' when I come up to Consett.
Posted by: davidthedesigner | Jan 17, 2008 at 15:04
Thats true, we are a very passionate bunch of people!
I used to work in Consett, it's a lovely friendly place.
Posted by: Valerie Palmer | Jan 17, 2008 at 15:47
A bit too cold at this time of year, though.
Posted by: davidthedesigner | Jan 17, 2008 at 16:11
Thats true David, I am nearer Darlington so it is not so cold, only -1 today! The cold is good for you apparently - it kills all know germs dead!!
Posted by: Valerie Palmer | Jan 18, 2008 at 10:02
Did he look and sound like he was passionate about print? That's the real test!
Posted by: Bobby | Apr 02, 2008 at 13:58
This is hilarious. Your whole blog is very funny. Well done.
Posted by: Alanna | Jul 09, 2008 at 00:36