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Every once in a while a member of the RJDA team does something that you just have to shout about.

That somebody is RJDA Studio Manager and dedicated Forest fan Chris Reynolds who has just completed a grueling 10k run for Cancer Research at Kedleston Hall in Derby.

Not content with simply completing the course, Rocket Renner finished an impressive 6th of 900 entrants, clocking 44 mins 48 secs and raising in the region of £400.00 at the same time.

Speaking after his arduous efforts Chris said “most people have a story to tell about how cancer in some shape or form has effected their lives and i’m no different, so if you could spare a few quid for the cause that would be fab as it is not too late to sponsor me!!”

If you want to make a donation for Cancer Research click on Chris Reynolds fundraising page

With combined industry experience of over 50 YEARS between them, the twin appointment of Daran Zikic to the position of Pre Press Manager and Ian Hornbuckle as Workflow Coordinator, should signal significant progression throughout all of RJDA’s workflow processes.

Daran brings with him proven Management experience, with over 25 years experience in the print trade, of which 13 years have been in management. His extensive knowledge of Litho, Digital and Pre Press systems has already seen him undertake the successful implementation of not only achieving, but more importantly maintaining, an ISO12647 consistent closed loop print standard on RJDA’s B2 Komori 5 colour litho press.

“Progression is always the key to success and my future within RJDA could precipitate an eventual move into a more hands on Business Development role. Using my print knowledge to help customers, both existing and new, to achieve the best possible end product in design and cost is ultimately where I see my RJDA career developing.” enthused Daran.

Pictured from left to right - Ross Ballinger (Human Torch), Andy Gilmore (The Thing), Matt Underwood (Silver Surfer), Amy Muddle (Invisible woman) and Darren Barrett (Mister Fantastic).

For those of you thinking RJDA’s latest brief is a Marvel comic book adaptation, the Fantastic 5 – RJDA style, is more about the continued expansion of RJDA’s creative capabilities as opposed to any cosmically gifted designers!

The appointment of Amy Muddle to the RJDA studio is the 5th such graduate appointment from Derby University in little over 4 years following hot on the heels of fellow 2:1 graduates Matt Underwood, Ross Ballinger, Andy Gilmore and Darren Barrett.

Amy will bring a fresh approach to RJDA’s corporate design capabilities having worked with prestigious blue chip clients such as Vodafone, EON, John Lewis & Anglian Water.

RJDA have just put the finishing touches to their latest exhibition design and print job, a 3 x 3 portable display system and 500 digitally printed brochures with show specific personalisation, for Ilkeston based Atlas Composites.

The SBAC event to be held at the Cité Internationale Congrès in Nantes on 22 & 23 September 2009 is a leading business convention for the composite industry and one Atlas Director Shaun Maloney is keen to take advantage of.

“With pre-planned meetings over a 2 day period RJDA’s expolinc 3 x 3 display system was easily the best solution to maximise our meeting potential”

“The case to counter lecturn with wrap around graphic meant we were able to ship in advance and and set up on the day within 20 minutes – perfect for our busy schedule!”

RJDA are delighted to announce the recent appointment of Sarah Pritchard to their Account Management team.

Sarah will be joining RJDA fresh from her marketing role with Derby based Dunmar Group as well as bringing with her several years experience gained within the Hotel & Catering Industry.

To complement a wealth of client side knowledge and expertise, often working in tandem with the RJDA creative team, Sarah will be hoping to add her own special blend of passion and enthusiasm to the post.

“I have worked alongside RJDA for over 8 years now and I can not think of a better team of professional, inspiring and artistically creative people to work with. I  am passionate about design in all its guises and am ready to take on the challenge of helping a progressive company meet their objectives. This journey is going to be so exciting , I can just tell!

For those of you familiar with RJDA Account Manager Lucy Thorne, Sat 22nd August saw Lucy take the plunge into marital bliss.

Proceeding her big day the RJDA crew gathered for a cake and bubbly at the RJDA coffee lounge to mark the occasion.

With Allison Hancock, Direct Mail and Database Planning Manager coordinating proceedings and seemingly adding event management to RJDA expanding list of services we eagerly await the next RJDA celebration!

September heralds the eagerly awaited UK launch of MODA, a premium brand of bikes made solely in the UK by Derby based Moore Large.

Working across a range of bikes and colour schemes, RJDA’s logo origination will ultimately form an integral part of the MODA brand and point of sale rollout.

Reflecting on the completion of the recent branding exercise, Paul Stewart, Director of Eurobike UK commented “the creative team at RJDA were able to work closely to my brief and achieve the modern, premium look I wanted within a workable timescale.  We are now on schedule to market on time which is vitally important as a first step to achieving brand success!”

The new Moda logo was designed by multimedia designer Matt Underwood and the bike decals where created by creative designer Andy Gilmore.

The advent of the new 59 plate presented the RJDA team an opportunity to once again demonstrate their skills in direct mail campaign origination and implementation for the UK’s leading car dealer group Evans Halshaw.

Not to be mistaken for the cultural phenomenon of 1967 – The Summer of Love 2009 is an open invite for customers to ‘fall in love with a new car all over again’.

RJDA’s latest direct mail campaign included 125,000 personalised die cut mailers, ‘kiss shaped’ vinyl decals as well as personalised rolla banners for participating dealerships.

If you would to find out more about RJDA’s direct mail services why not call Allison Hancock – Direct Mail and Database Planning Manager on 0115 944 54 28

Other direct marketing services include:

direct mail campaign origination
direct mail
mailing list acquisition
data analytics
production and measurability

RJ Design Associates (RJDA) has invested in the latest pressSign colour management software from Bodoni Systems in order to meet increasing demand from its clients for standardised printing.

The Derbyshire company, which started out as a design agency before expanding into photography, digital, wide-format and litho printing, bought the software from UK reseller Compose System.

Also included in the installation was Compose’s Star Proof dot-structured proofing software, coupled with Epson inkjet technology.

Kevin Caughtry, UK and Ireland sales manager for Compose, said: “Bodoni’s pressSign works on a traffic light basis for approval of the dot gain and densities based on ISO Standards: green for passed and red for failed, with an overall percentage score.

Read the full article from print week here