Welcome to The Ark Design & Print Ltd, the home of down-to-earth design and print solutions. Established in 2002 in West Yorkshire, we set out to change the world of design and print for the better with our motto of ‘No egos, no fuss – we just do it all well’.
Nearly two decades later, we’re proud to stand tall as a creative agency that does it all. With a commitment to excellence and our team’s great work ethic, we’re still creating innovative designs that stem from our passion, reducing the overall hassle for you.
How can we help? How can we help?Our story began in a small studio in Leeds, one of the UK’s most creative cities. From this humble start, The Ark has grown rapidly. While we’ve faced challenges on the way, we choose to see trials as steps to our success.
Thanks to our team’s dedication and the invaluable trust that our clients have given to us, we’ve been able to help businesses with top quality, innovative design and print solutions for just over twenty years.
Our mission is a simple one – to bring our no-fuss design and print services to clients and give them the results that they deserve. We prioritise creative design and seamless functionality, so that every piece we create for our clients looks great and works as it should.
From development to the final product, we make all designs closely aligned to your vision, so you can leave a lasting impression that you know works well for you.
Our team is at the heart of our success. We’re a diverse group of talented professionals based in Leeds, bringing our passion for all things creative to each and every project. With two decades of expertise, we’re here for all your design and print needs.
See who's who:
Following nearly 2 decades in newspaper and magazine publishing Rob along with 7 colleagues branched out to set up the Ark. Leaving their previous employment in 2’s (hence the name) was both exciting and daunting at the same time – fast forward 20+ years later and Rob still loves producing great quality work for great clients, many who have been on the journey for the majority of those 20 years!
With over 30 years’ experience in marketing Wendy oversees design and print across the business from formulating timelines and scheduling to operational management and process. She has a wealth of knowledge in a range of media disciplines and her exceptional organisational skills ensure the smooth delivery of all design projects.
In the days of typesetting and hot wax, Brian Layng honed his craft with a meticulous eye for detail. Over three decades, he's journeyed through the diverse world of graphic design, from screenprinting to catalogue crafting, and from shaping brand identities to delving into commercial book publishing. Throughout it all, a steadfast passion has remained: his love for typography and the enchanting power of the printed word.
Joanne Spencer, a seasoned Graphic Designer at The Ark Design & Print, has over a decade of experience and is an alumnus of The University of Huddersfield. Known for her dedication and expertise in areas like the Adobe Creative Suite and logo design, Joanne's passion for design is evident in every project. With her leadership, The Ark Design & Print remains at the forefront of creative innovation.
Georgina Smith is a dynamic Graphic Designer at The Ark Design, Graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Graphic Design from Leeds Arts University. Passionate about the psychology behind design, she has honed her branding and packaging design skills. With experience from internships at notable agencies like Bloom and Big Fish®, and freelance projects for clients such as MindforYou, Georgina poises herself to make significant contributions in the design world, eager to tackle new challenges and collaborate with fellow creatives.
At The Ark Design and Print, we create quality designs and printed material with impact but without any fuss. But don’t just take our word for it, see what our clients have to say about what we do.
Louise Ridge
Serlby Park Academy
I want to say a massive thank you to you and your team for the installations in the hall and the reception area - they look absolutely fantastic and have totally transformed our environment. At lunch time yesterday the children were absolutely in awe of the display in the hall - it really makes such a huge impact.
Tom Herrick - Principal
Macaulay Primary Academy and Craven Primary Academy
I am over the moon with everything you've done. The wall graphic looks absolutely fantastic!!! Thank you so much. The staff said the guys who came to fit it all were great and worked so well in school and just did it all around the kids with no fuss so please pass on my thanks to them too.
It's perfect and has made such an impact around school.
Thanks for all your much appreciated work on this.
Mick Whittle
Delta Academies Trust
I just wanted to thank you for the support over the years, much appreciated, it has made the job just that bit easier when you can rely on high quality contractors who are also generally good people. I thank you all and wish you well in the future.
Laura Barber
Quorum Business Park
We were delighted with our new building brochures produced by the Ark. The finished products were well presented, fresh and modern. They both stuck to the brief and impressed us with ideas and innovation. When presented with a wide array of photography, the Ark selected the most effective designs and layouts and produced a fantastic brochure. We’re also particularly impressed with the print quality which combined with the excellent presentation of pictures and graphics combines to make a very effective marketing tool.
Mark Proudlove
Barker Proudlove
As a retail property consultancy, we have used the Ark to assist in the marketing of numerous shopping centre, high street and development projects. We value the quality of work consistently provided, the speed of response, and the understanding the Ark have on the work needed.
Chris Swann
9 St John Street Chambers
The Ark offer a professional, innovative and friendly service and have totally revitalised our brand image. Their efficient response and quality work have enabled our business to meet sudden deadlines and they have saved the day on more than one occasion.
Jenny Dyson
Head of Conference Projects RICS
RICS have been working with the Ark for nearly 10 years primarily designing and producing collateral for our Awards ceremonies. They are professional in their approach and always go that extra mile to ensure that we receive the best service.
James Kersh
Sutton Kersh
The Ark are consistently brilliant! With a work ethic of 'nothing is ever too much trouble', Sutton Kersh have been using their creative and innovative brain for years and they never fail to impress. They can produce quality and quantity. No matter how short your deadline or how vague your brief, this is one team that will never let you down.
Located at Unit 4 Pudsey Business Park, 47 Kent Road, Leeds, LS28 9BB, we're always eager to discuss your next project.
Speak to us today, and let's create something extraordinary together.
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