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Brochure Design

Brochure Design

Professionally designed brochures, catalogs and company profiles that effectively communicate your brand and services.

Brochure Design

Brochures That Read WellClosed, Open, And Mid-Fold

In short: Brochure design is laying out a folded or bound print piece so its panels, images and copy work together across the fold, guide the reader in the right order, and print correctly with the right bleed and color setup.

We design every panel against the fold, not just the flat sheet — so the cover pulls you in, the inside spread lands as one connected idea, and nothing important sits where a crease or trim line would cut it.

Trifold & Bifold Brochures
Corporate Profile Brochures
Product Catalogs
Real Estate Brochures
Event & Rack Brochures
Digital / Flipbook PDFs
Print-Ready File Setup
Dieline & Bleed Handling
Get A Free Brochure Mockup
Fold-tested layout
Back Panel
Front Cover
Inside Flap
3mm bleed set

900+

Brochures Designed

120+

Print-Ready Handoffs, Zero Reprints

5 Days

Typical Trifold Turnaround
Brochure Types

Every Brochure Has ADifferent Job To Do

A trifold selling a service and a 20-page product catalog aren't scaled versions of the same layout — we design each one for how it's actually meant to be read.

Trifold Brochures

The standard three-panel format for services, events and quick pitches.

Bifold Brochures

A single fold, four panels — simple, direct layouts for one clear message.

Corporate Profile Brochures

Multi-page company profiles that introduce who you are and what you do.

Product Catalogs

Grid-based multi-page layouts built for browsing a full product range.

Real Estate Brochures

Floor plans, amenities and lifestyle imagery laid out for a considered purchase.

Event & Rack Brochures

Compact DL and rack-size formats built for stands, counters and handouts.

Digital / Flipbook Brochures

Interactive, clickable PDF versions built for email and website distribution.

HR & Induction Brochures

Internal-facing brochures for onboarding, policy and culture communication.

Quick Reference

Fold Types, At A Glance

Not sure which fold your content needs? Here's how the most common fold types break down by panel count and use.

Fold Type
Panels
Best Used For
Bifold
4 panels
One clear message, simple product or service overview
Trifold
6 panels
The standard marketing brochure — cover, story, call to action
Z-Fold
6 panels
Step-by-step content or a sequence that unfolds progressively
Gate Fold
6 panels
A dramatic reveal — both flaps open inward to a full spread
Roll Fold
8 panels
More content within a compact, tucked-fold format
Saddle-Stitched Booklet
8+ pages
Catalogs and corporate profiles needing multiple pages
Our Process

From Content DraftTo Press-Ready File

A brochure is read in a specific order — cover, fold, spread, back — so we design it in that same order, start to finish.

Step 1

Content & Format Brief

We confirm your fold type, page count, print quantity and where the brochure will be distributed.

Step 2

Cover & Layout Concept

We design the cover and grid system first — the part that decides whether it gets opened at all.

Step 3

Fold-Aware Panel Layout

Every panel is placed against the actual fold lines, so nothing important sits on a crease.

Step 4

Physical Mockup Review

We fold a proof — physically or as a 3D mockup — to check the reading order actually flows.

Step 5

Bleed, Dieline & Color Setup

Bleed, trim marks and CMYK color conversion are set up correctly for your chosen printer.

Step 6

Print-Ready Handoff

You receive a press-checked PDF plus a web-optimized digital version, ready to send or share.

What's Included

Files Your PrinterWon't Bounce Back

Every brochure is delivered print-ready and pre-checked against common rejection reasons — missing bleed, wrong color mode, unembedded fonts.

You get an editable source file for future updates, a press-checked PDF set up for your printer's exact specs, and a lightweight digital version for anywhere print isn't the point.

AI/PSD
Layered Source File

Fully editable for future content or branding updates

PDF/X
Print-Ready PDF

3mm bleed, trim marks, CMYK color, fonts embedded

DIE
Dieline File

Included for custom or non-standard fold shapes

PDF
Web-Optimized PDF

Compressed, screen-friendly version for email and web

JPG
Flat Preview Images

Cover and spread previews for approvals and social posts

Press-checked
Print Production

The Print DetailsWe Set Up For You

A brochure that looks right on screen can still fail at the printer. We handle the production details before that becomes your problem.

Bleed & Trim Setup

Every design includes correct bleed and safe margins so nothing gets cut off in trimming.

3mm bleed 5mm safe margin

Color Mode & Profile

Files are converted and checked in CMYK so on-screen colors match what comes off the press.

CMYK 300 DPI

Paper & Finish Guidance

We recommend a paper weight and finish suited to your budget, quantity and how it'll be handled.

Matte Gloss Textured
Quick Reference

Print Or Digital —Which Does Your Brochure Need?

Most brochures we design ship as both. Here's how we help you decide where to put the budget first.

Print Brochures

Tangible, gets handed over and kept on a desk
Works without wifi — counters, stands, events
Paper and finish add a felt sense of quality
Best for in-person sales, real estate, retail

Digital Brochures

Zero print cost, instantly shareable by link
Can include clickable links, video and forms
Easy to update without reprinting stock
Best for email outreach and website downloads
Who We Design For

What Belongs On The CoverChanges With What You Sell

The first panel someone sees decides if the brochure gets opened — here's what we lead with by industry.

Real Estate

Floor plans, project renders and amenity lists laid out for a considered decision.

Healthcare & Clinics

Service brochures that build trust with clear, calm, non-clinical language and layout.

Education

Admissions and course brochures built for prospectuses and open-day handouts.

Manufacturing & B2B

Technical product catalogs that lead with specs, not just lifestyle imagery.

Travel & Hospitality

Destination and package brochures designed to sell an experience, not just a rate card.

Finance & Consulting

Corporate profile brochures that read as credible on a boardroom table.

Why Choose Shunyastra

Designed For The Fold,Not Just The Flat File

A brochure that looks perfect flat but confusing once folded hasn't done its job. Here's how we avoid that.

Reviewed Fold-In-Hand

Every layout is checked as a physical or 3D-folded mockup before it's ever called final.

Fast Turnaround

Most trifold and bifold brochures ship within 5 business days without cutting corners.

Print-Shop Ready Every Time

Bleed, dielines and color mode built to spec from the first draft, not fixed at the last minute.

Easy Content Updates

Need a new price list or edition next quarter? Updates from an existing file turn around fast.

FAQ

Questions People AskBefore Starting A Brochure

What is brochure design?

Brochure design is the process of laying out a folded or bound print piece — such as a trifold, bifold or catalog — so that its panels, images and copy work together across the fold, guide the reader in the right order, and print correctly with the right bleed, margins and color setup.

What are the different types of brochure folds?

The most common fold types are the bifold (a single fold into two panels), the trifold (two folds into three panels, the standard for most marketing brochures), the z-fold, the gate fold, and the roll fold. Each fold changes how many panels you have to design and in what order the reader sees them.

What size is a standard trifold brochure?

The most common trifold brochure size is A4 (210x297mm) or US Letter (8.5x11in) folded into three roughly equal panels. Larger formats such as A3 or DL are also used depending on the content and distribution method.

Do you design brochures for both print and digital?

Yes. We design print-ready brochures with correct bleed, dielines and CMYK color setup for offset or digital printing, as well as web-optimized PDF and interactive flipbook versions for email and website distribution.

How much does brochure design cost?

Cost depends on the fold type, number of panels or pages, and whether both print and digital versions are needed. A simple trifold costs less than a multi-page corporate profile or product catalog. We quote a fixed price after understanding your content and page count.

How long does brochure design take?

A standard trifold or bifold brochure typically takes 4 to 6 business days. A multi-page corporate profile or product catalog usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on page count and how much content review is needed.

What files do I need to send to a printer?

Printers generally require a print-ready PDF with 3mm bleed, embedded fonts, images in CMYK color mode and at least 300 DPI resolution. We prepare and check every file against these requirements before handing it off.

Can you work from our existing brand guidelines?

Yes. We design every brochure using your existing logo, color palette, typography and tone of voice so the piece feels like a natural part of your brand rather than a standalone design.

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