Founded in 2017 in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney, printdesignau began as a boutique studio with a single digital press and a mission to provide hometown businesses with premium print and design services. Co-founders Mia Chen, a graphic designer with a decade of agency experience, and Liam O’Connor, a print technologist and production specialist, combined their expertise to fill a gap in the market for reliable, innovative, and fully integrated creative solutions. In just two years, our workshop expanded to include offset presses, large-format UV printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and a dedicated sub-strates lab—enabling us to serve everything from business cards and brochures to outdoor banners and acrylic displays.
At printdesignau, we believe that successful print is about more than ink on paper; it’s about understanding your brand story, your market, and your objectives. That’s why our process begins with a collaborative discovery session. We work to define your goals—whether it’s boosting retail foot traffic with window graphics, elevating corporate events with custom signage, or creating tactile, unforgettable packaging. Our in-house design studio uses the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software, colour-calibrated monitors, and ICC profiling to ensure that what you see on screen matches the final output exactly.
Once your artwork is approved, our pre-press team prepares files meticulously, checking for bleeds, trapping, and colour separations. Our offset presses (Heidelberg and Komori) handle medium to large runs, delivering cost efficiencies and exquisite colour consistency, while our Konica Minolta digital engines excel at quick-turn, variable-data projects. For specialty jobs—printing on PVC, metal, glass, timber, or large-format mesh banners—we employ UV-curable inks that bond to almost any surface and resist fading, scratching, and weather exposure.
In addition to printing, we offer a full suite of finishing services: precision cutting, creasing, laminating, binding, embossing, foil-stamping, and varnishing. Our CNC and laser equipment allow us to fabricate point-of-sale displays, intricate custom puzzles, wooden signage, and more. We also maintain a vast library of eco-friendly substrates—recycled papers, vegan leathers, bamboo fiber textiles, and biodegradable PLA plastics—so you can minimize your environmental footprint without sacrificing impact.
printdesignau’s commitment to quality is underpinned by rigorous internal QC checkpoints. Every job undergoes proofing on press, physical colour checks, and durability testing before packaging. Your finished products are then kitted, packed, and dispatched via our partner carriers—ensuring they reach you on time and in pristine condition, anywhere in Australia. Our flexible logistics network supports direct-to-store deliveries, warehousing, and drop-shipping solutions as needed.
Over the past six years, we’ve completed over 1,200 projects for industries ranging from hospitality and retail to corporate, education, and non-profit. Repeat clients and referrals account for more than 70 % of our business, a testament to our reliability, creativity, and customer care. We’re proud to support local businesses, agencies, and events—from community markets in Brisbane to large-scale conferences in Melbourne. And we continue to invest in the latest print technologies, staff training, and sustainability initiatives to serve you even better.
At printdesignau, we’re not just printers; we’re your creative and production partner—ready to tackle any challenge, push creative boundaries, and deliver print and promotional products that truly resonate with your audience and amplify your brand’s presence. Join us in redefining what print can achieve for your business.