Printed Publications
When planning a publications project, please contact Michael Crouch (336-316-2168, mcrouch@guilford.edu) in the Office of Communications and Marketing. He can assist in the scheduling, pricing, layout and design, photography, printing and mail coordination of printed materials.
Download a design project request form here.
Download a project checklist here.
Budget
Determine your budget for a project. Allow for printing, photography and mailing costs as applicable.
Time allotted
Determine scheduling from concept to delivery of printed material by type of project:
- Postcards: six weeks prior to mail processing (Mail processing can take up to five additional working days)
- Invitations: six weeks prior to mail processing
- Tri-fold brochures (black and white only): six weeks
- All color brochures: eight to 12 weeks, depending on complexity
- Booklets or handbooks (black and white or color): 12 weeks
Completing your project
You will receive an e-mail proof of your project in pdf format. Once the final proof has been approved, Michael will obtain printing quotes and fax you a P.O. requisition form. Complete the top section of the Purchase Order (P.O.) requisition and fax back to him at 336-316-2939. Michael will submit the form to purchasing and obtain a P.O. number, which he will provide the vendor for invoicing. Michael will coordinate printing and delivery.