Successes
The Brief
A client approached Lithgo to produce a compact, high-quality A5 photo booklet to support an upcoming product launch.
The booklet, up to 12 pages including cover, was designed to function as both a presentation piece and a keepsake item. A key requirement was the inclusion of four internal pages featuring die-cut apertures to securely hold a printed photograph within the booklet generated by their photo booth.
The finished piece needed to feel premium, remain practical to use, and be delivered on time for a fixed launch deadline.
The Challenge
The central challenge lay in the functionality of the aperture design.
While die-cut openings are visually effective, there was a practical risk: once photographs were inserted, they could potentially slip out during handling. The booklet needed to maintain a clean presentation while ensuring each image remained firmly in place without additional adhesives or visible fixings.
The solution had to balance:
- Precision cutting
- Structural integrity of the page
- Ease of photo insertion
- Long-term security once assembled
All without compromising the aesthetic quality of the finished piece.
The Approach
Working collaboratively, Lithgo’s design team developed a refined aperture structure engineered to securely retain the photographs once inserted.
Careful consideration was given to:
- Aperture sizing and tolerances
- Paper weight and rigidity
- Grain direction and durability
- Die-cut precision and finishing accuracy
Prototypes were tested to ensure the photographs could be inserted smoothly while remaining securely fixed during handling.
By managing production and finishing in a controlled environment, we ensured consistency across the full run and maintained the high-quality standard expected for a launch piece.
The Outcome
- Secure aperture design successfully prevented photo movement
- Premium A5 booklet produced to specification
- All copies delivered on time and in full
- Launch deadline met without compromise
The finished booklet functioned exactly as intended: a well-engineered presentation piece combining thoughtful design with practical durability.
