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to XIC.
Three distinct yet cohesive services are combined with more than three decades of creative experience, underpinned by clever innovation. As a result, our diverse offering ranges from reliably printing business basics to delivering exceptional graphic design for big, impactful campaigns.
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XIC is about more than design, print and display. Say hello to our products with purpose.
As the exhibition calendar begins to ramp up across all industries, we wanted to create a solution that made designing your stand simple and easy, yet extremely eye catching and unique. To do this, we’ve engineered a bespoke fixing solution that allows a wall-based Tension Fabric System (TFS) to be fitted seamlessly to a shell scheme, providing a stunning frameless appearance, with continuous fabric graphic print.
With interchangeable graphics and a design that is easy for clients to fit themselves, it`s no wonder we`ve had strong interest in this solution already!
Get in touch to find out more (link in bio).
#print #aberdeen #design #thecreativeprinter
Mar 20

19 of our staff members and building tenants have just completed the QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator training course!
Delivered by Forrest Training, this course provides our team with the necessary skills to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support as well as how to use an automated external defibrillator in emergency situations, which we`ve also just purchased for our building!
Our staff has not only learned vital new skills that are important for the workplace, but it is also widely beneficial for outside of work too. Well done to everyone on their new qualification!
#print #aberdeen #design #thecreativeprinter
Mar 17

Last year, STR took its clients to Murrayfield stadium to watch the highly anticipated Scotland vs All Blacks game. Looking for VIP event material to enhance the overall experience, STR gave us free rein to come up with a concept for the event, the team’s main request? Something that was memorable.
Find out how we tackled this project in our recent case study (link in bio).
#print #aberdeen #design #thecreativeprinter
Mar 15

We’ve just completed a project with decommissioning expert Well-Safe Solutions to visually enhance protective casing for its asset model.
Using premium vinyl for the logo and company colours, the new display elevates its brand identity while not distracting from the model itself, showing off the intricacies and technical spec of its product and operations.
To finish off the project, we added a plaque inside the casing, ensuring Well-Safe’s visitors and clients can discover information on the model while passing by.
Get in touch to see how we can help you with your requirements (link in bio).
#print #aberdeen #design #thecreativeprinter
Mar 10

A rebrand for Scottish Adventure Club!
Looking for something that represented its activity, we delivered a logo that encompassed ideas of exploring, experiences and being surrounded by nature. Using a colour palette that aligns with the outdoors, the new logo is vibrant and distinguishable.
Following brand completion, we also added vehicle livery to the committee’s van and strategically placed the logo to ensure maximum brand awareness 👌
Check out our video to see the journey to the new brand, and how we’ve presented it across must have items for keen adventurers 🗺
Visit the link in our bio to discover how we can elevate your brand.
#print #aberdeen #design #thecreativeprinter
Mar 9

Elevate your outfit 🌟
Gentle on hair, easy to pack and perfect as a workout or fashion accessory, our SQUAD snoods are multi-purpose and can be worn in a variety of different ways including as a headband.
Whether you`re a fitness fanatic or love fashion and styling, we pride ourselves on creating snoods that incorporate the perfect blend of performance and style.
Browse SQUAD`s wonderful selection of designs by visiting squadsnoods.com
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Mar 7

Swipe for a peek inside our sample packs ➡️
While our capabilities ensure we’ve always got you covered, we know the importance of examples to offer inspiration and help visualise ideas.
To provide you with the most relevant samples, we have two packs to pick from.
🌟 Box of tricks
This handy box is full of our print, design and display work in different forms such as brochures, branded notebooks, table toppers and leaflets.
🌟 Safety Toolkit
This pack highlights effective ways to get across all important QHSE information in an engaging way for your audience.
Simply let us know what service and pack you’re interested in, as well as any key requirements and we’ll be in touch to discuss your needs https://www.xic.com/request-a-sample-pack
Feb 28

We recently helped out with Kirkwood Homes` showhome village launch and we couldn`t be happier with the end product 🙌🏽
Kirkwood Homes was keen to do something a little different at its latest VIP event and requested a spec to replicate a traditional looking newspaper. This was the perfect time to put our 100% recyclable paper - made completely out of consumer waste - to the test. Full of its key messages, the newspaper details information on Kirkwood`s housetypes, developments, interiors and team members. The finished product is both rustic and sophisticated, oozing quality much like the Kirkwood brand.
We love working on unique projects like this, get in touch to find out how we can help you elevate your brand (link in bio)
#print #aberdeen #design #thecreativeprinter
Feb 23

By partnering with the World Land Trust, we have balanced the equivalent of 18,060kg of the carbon dioxide related to our paper tonnage, enabling the organisation to help protect 3396m2 of critically threatened tropical forest.
This is great news for our clients who have put sustainability at the forefront of their upcoming business strategies, as printing material with us is carbon neutral through the scheme.
Visit our website to find out more (link in bio).
#thecreativeprinter #design #aberdeen #print
Feb 20

Throughout 2022 we worked with some incredible clients on projects that allowed us to get creative and produce fresh concepts that grabbed people’s attention 🤩
Working with organisations such as STR, Maryculter House Hotel and Fugro, check out our blog to find out how we developed bespoke packaging designs to show off their brand and stay at the forefront of their clients’ minds.
Read the blog on our website (link in bio).
#thecreativeprinter #aberdeen #design #print
Feb 17

Level up your marketing strategies for the year ahead... 📈🙌
Featuring responses from marketing professionals, advice from two marketing experts and commentary from us at XIC, The 2023 Aberdeen Marketing Report offers powerful insights for the region`s marketing community.
Set off on the right foot ahead of your next campaign or strategy and head to our website to download a full copy of the report (link in bio).
#thecreativeprinter #aberdeen #design #print
Feb 15

Have you checked out the SQUAD website yet...?👀
Whether you`re looking for bespoke snoods for an upcoming charity event or want to kit out your employees with top-of-the-range branded accessories, the website has a whole host of snood designs for you to explore!
To find out more, visit our website (link in bio).
Feb 10

We`ve been working with Trump International Scotland to produce high-end tab dividers for its guest services documentation.
Incorporating the luxury of the magnificent hotel and golf course, we used traditional foiling techniques to ooze excellence. The crest and text were first engraved onto copper plates before moving to a machine-based method to apply the gold foil through heat and pressure to the high quality, tactile black paper.
The overall design stands out, is elegant and perfectly aligns with Trump’s well-known brand.
Feb 7

🌟 THE 2023 ABERDEEN MARKETING REPORT 🌟
We`re so excited to have published our very own report to support marketing professionals with their 2023 strategies!
Following a survey which was conducted within the North-east marketing community, the results uncover interesting insights and inspiration into core trends around creativity and challenges.
Featuring advice from us at XIC, the report also includes commentary from external contributors, Mark Kemp from @fortytwo_studio and Steph Eady from @mission10hq
Download the full report via the link in our bio.
Jan 31

Interested in transforming blank office walls into something that feels a little more, on brand?
Our client Boskalis was looking to revamp its space and add impact, so we integrated a fresh concept that complemented its office`s features 💥
Check out our case study to see how you can maximise your current design to tell your brand`s story 📖 (link in bio).
#thecreativeprinter #aberdeen #design #print
Jan 27

Sleek and simple, yet informative 🤩
This large-scale infographic is actually printed on a wall mounted tension fabric system. Produced for our client, iXBlue Limited, we installed two of these systems onto brick walls ahead of its client open day. This cost effective wall display is the perfect solution for bespoke customer size requirements and once installed, the fabric graphics are full interchangeable ensuring you make the most out of the system. Not to mention, the frameless design adds a modern, sleek edge to the overall appearance 👌
Swipe to see some stages of the project ➡️
More at https://www.xic.com/display/
Jan 25

📢Looking for a new challenge? We`re hiring!
Are you an enthusiastic self-starter with a great attitude and love liaising with customers?
We’re looking for a Sales Co-ordinator to join our incredible team! Here you’d be speaking with clients, understanding their requirements and helping manage projects through the factory, it’s perfect for those who love teamwork and thrive on deadlines 🎯 Check out our website for more information (link in bio).
#thecreativeprinter #aberdeen #design #print
Jan 20

👀Looking for ways to stand out at events and exhibitions?
We love being creative with backdrops to really draw people’s attention to our clients’ stands. Here we’ve been working on high gloss, brickwork effect vinyl panels for a large shell scheme. The graphic adds a fun concept to the design while being a neutral enough background to not distract from the client’s products and services 🤩
Complete with protective lamination and adhered to rigid PVC, our next step is to trim the boards and apply velcro to the reverse side for our client to easily fix to their stand. Simple, yet eye-catching 👌.
Check our our website for your display needs (link in bio).
#thecreativeprinter #aberdeen #design #print
Jan 18

Which inspection tag is right for you...? 🤔
From oil and gas to horticulture, aviation and warehousing, Inspection Tags’ mission is to keep your team safe and your assets protected with the ultimate bespoke tags.
To help you decide which tag is best suited to your needs - whether that`s visibility or the ability to track and trace - we`ve shared a quiz with key considerations to keep in mind.
Head to the XIC blog to find out more (link in bio)
Jan 12

A practical accessory to get the most out of your run 🏃
Whether you’re starting your running journey for the first time or you`re a seasoned pro, it can be difficult to find the motivation to train at this time of year. Dressing appropriately and having the correct gear can make your run all that more enjoyable which is why SQUAD snoods are perfect for keeping you comfortable while your body adjusts to the wind and cold!
Visit our website to fine out more (Link in bio).
Jan 10
