Web design & digital marketing in Poole, helping 400+ businesses since 2010.
Expect Best
Design & print · Poole & Bournemouth

A brand that looks the part, on and offline.

Logos, brochures, business cards and everything in between, a brand that looks the part on screen and in print. We design it, get it right, and handle the printing so it lands exactly as intended.

Logos & brandingBusiness cardsBrochuresFlyers & leafletsSignage
What we do

Design and print in Poole & Bournemouth, start to finish.

We're a Poole-based team, and since 2010 we've designed brands and print for businesses across Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset, from Christchurch and Ferndown to Wimborne and Ringwood. We cover business cards, flyers, brochures, posters and more, designing it and handling the printing, so your business looks the part everywhere it appears.

Business branding

Logos and brand essentials that make your business look established and professional.

Marketing materials

Flyers, brochures and print that get your message in front of the right people.

Events & promotions

Standout print for shows, launches and promotions that gets you noticed.

New product launches

Everything you need to introduce a new product and make a strong first impression.

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Why it matters

Why professional design and print still matter.

First impressions

People judge your business in seconds. Sharp, professional design earns their trust before you have said a word.

A consistent brand

One look across cards, print and screen builds recognition and makes your business feel established and reliable.

Quality that shows

Premium stocks and finishes signal that you care about the details, and customers notice the difference.

Wondering where your own website falls short? Tell us what you are working with and we will tell you honestly, for free.

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What's included

Everything your brand needs, designed and printed.

Original, on-brand design

Logos, layouts and artwork designed around your business, so everything you produce looks consistent and professional.

Full-colour print

Single or double sided, full colour on a choice of quality paper weights, printed on advanced Heidelberg and KBA presses.

Premium stocks and weights

Quality stocks up to 400gsm, matched to the job so every piece feels substantial in the hand.

Professional finishes

Matt lamination, high gloss and spot UV finishes that add shine, contrast and a high-end feel.

Proof before we print

You review and approve a proof before anything goes to production, so the final piece is exactly right.

Delivered to your door

Once approved, we print and finish your items and deliver them straight to your door.

Why Expect Best

A local team that designs it and prints it.

Design and print in one place

One team designs it and manages the printing, so the finished piece matches the proof exactly, no surprises.

In-house Poole team

Designers and print specialists under one roof, and you can come and meet us.

Built on quality

Advanced Heidelberg and KBA presses, premium stocks and finishes, so your print always feels the part.

Here for the long run

Trading since 2010 with 400+ clients across Dorset, a local team you can actually pick up the phone to.

Rather talk it through? Call 01202 237027 and speak to the team, or send us a message.

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Our process

Simple, from brief to delivery.

01

Initial brief

We gather your requirements, understand what you need designed and printed, and confirm sizes, quantities and deadlines.

02

Design and proof

Our team creates your design or prepares your artwork for print. You review and approve a proof before anything goes to production.

03

Print and delivery

Once approved, we print your items using high-quality materials and finishes, then deliver them straight to your door.

Turnaround depends on the piece and the print run. We agree a clear timeline up front and keep you updated at every stage.

The exact timeline and cost depend on your project. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come back with both, no pressure.

Tell us about your project

Our latest web design case studies

Trusted by local businesses in Poole for over a decade, we build fast, SEO-ready websites designed to generate enquiries and long-term growth.

Signs & Stickers, a custom software case study by Expect Best
Custom software

Signs & Stickers Reporting Portal

A busy WooCommerce store whose data was locked inside it. We built a portal alongside the shop that answers the questions the store could not, and took their consent record back from a third party.

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Premier Sports Solutions, a custom software case study by Expect Best
Custom software

Premier Sports Solutions Order Portal

A prestige car dealership needed order paperwork signed and paid without the endless chasing. The portal we built does the chasing itself, and keeps the record.

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F40 Parts, a custom software case study by Expect Best
Custom software

F40 Parts Email System

F40 Parts were emailing customers by hand with no reliable record of opt-outs or dead addresses. We replaced that with one system that verifies everything before it sends.

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Fox Wardrobes, a custom software case study by Expect Best
Custom software

Fox Wardrobes CRM

Fox Wardrobes run the whole business through a single custom system, replacing scattered spreadsheets, paper cut lists and personal inboxes with one place where nothing gets lost.

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Jordan Acoustics Bournemouth, a web design case study by Expect Best
Web design

Jordan Acoustics Bournemouth Web Design

Jordan Acoustics sell some of the finest hi-fi in the world from a showroom near Bournemouth. The site had to carry that standard into an online shop.

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Clad Force Poole, a web design case study by Expect Best
Web design

Clad Force Poole Web Design

Clad Force re-roof and re-clad the factories, warehouses and retail units that keep Dorset working. Their website needed to look as solid as the buildings they hand back.

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ACL Poole, a web design case study by Expect Best
Web design

ACL Poole Website Rebuild

Asbestos Contracting Limited had outgrown the site we first built them. The rebuild gives a regulated, safety critical business a presence that matches how it has grown.

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Green IP Poole, a web design case study by Expect Best
Web design

Green IP Poole Web Design

Green IP bring voice, mobile, connectivity and security together for businesses here and abroad. The website had to read as seriously as the clients they win.

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Locators Ferndown, a web design case study by Expect Best
Web design

Locators Ferndown Website Rebuild

Locators had grown well beyond the site we first built. The rebuild reorganises a very broad offer so a visitor with one specific problem can find one specific answer.

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The numbers

Each day we facilitate

Real results we help our clients achieve, day in, day out.

What we make

Design and print for every format.

From a single business card to a full brand and marketing pack, we design and print across formats, all matched to your brand.

Brand & identity

Logos, colours, typography and brand toolkits that make your business look established and recognisable.

Print & stationery

Business cards, flyers, leaflets, brochures, booklets, posters and letterheads, designed and printed together. Business card design from £35, A5 flyer design from £80.

Signage & large format

Standout signage and large-format print for shops, shows, launches and promotions that gets you noticed.

FAQs

Design & print FAQs

Common questions about branding, what we design, printing, files and turnaround.

Yes. We design logos and complete brand toolkits, colours, typography and usage guidance, so everything you produce stays consistent and recognisable.

Yes. We handle design and print together, choosing the right stock and finish and managing production, so the final piece matches the design exactly.

Absolutely. We can design new materials to fit your current brand, or refresh and tidy it up first if it needs it, whichever suits you.

Business cards, stationery, flyers, leaflets, brochures, booklets, posters, letterheads, signage and more. If you need something printed for your business, ask us.

It depends on the piece and the print run. We agree a clear timeline up front and keep you updated through design, proofing and printing.

Ready to print something that stands out?

Bring your brand to life with premium design and print that makes a strong first impression. Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a clear quote, no pressure.