Print Design Services by 0.itemzero
High-end printing consultancy and production for books, publications, and artistic editorial objects.
We don’t just design for print — we live it.
Studio/Print Design
Itemzero offers premium printing services and consulting for print production across books, catalogs, art editions, publications, and more. From complex institutional projects to small-batch books for self-publishing authors, we curate the best materials, technologies, and artisans to ensure your printed piece is more than an object — it’s a statement.
We manage and consult on every stage of the print journey — from concept to delivery — so your book or publication gets the tactile, visual, and emotional experience it deserves.
Simple. Elegant. Clear. Delivered.
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Printing With Purpose
Every printed work tells a story — even before it’s opened. We guide our clients in selecting the ideal paper, print method, binding, and finishing details that align with the book’s content, tone, and purpose.
We Write the Books on Printing
Literally. Our team has authored best-selling titles on industrial bookbinding, paper, and editorial craftsmanship. When we advise on a project, it’s with decades of academic and practical experience — and deep respect for the medium.
Print Partners, Not Just Providers
We collaborate with a trusted network of craft printers, offset and digital print houses, paper merchants, and bookbinding artisans in Portugal and Europe. Whether your project demands risograph or debossing, Japanese bindings or Swiss precision — we know who to call, and how to supervise.
From Boutique to Global
We support international shipping, press checks, production management, and vendor negotiation — whether for an art book to launch in Tokyo, a report for an NGO in Berlin, or a wedding album in Porto. Itemzero handles quality control, timeline, and coordination, all in your language.
For Institutions, Creatives & Self-Publishers
We’re trusted by museums, architecture firms, design studios, independent authors, and private clients who want the best possible final product — without needing to know everything about print. We help you ask the right questions, and then handle the answers.
Standalone or Integrated with Design
Already have a book or catalog designed? We can step in just for print. Need a full service from layout to delivery? We integrate print into our full book design process. Our goal is to reduce friction and raise quality — whatever the entry point.
How we work
Choose the service that best fits your stage and needs:
Print Consultancy
Ideal For: Designers, publishers, companies, or institutions planning a publication and needing professional guidance.
We review your project goals and prepare a curated document with printing options — materials, methods, cost scenarios, and artistic solutions.
Print Production Management
Ideal For: Clients who want us to execute the full print process for an already-designed publication.
We handle specs, quotes, files, vendors, press follow-up, and shipping.
Custom quote based on scope. Minimum order applies.
Full Design + Print
Ideal For: Books, catalogs, and printed editorial pieces where you need design and print seamlessly managed.
We design, typeset, and print the final publication, including premium finishes and packaging.
Our print process
Combining intuition, engineering, and artistic direction.
1. Consultation
We learn about your goals, constraints, and vision.
2. Curation
We prepare suggestions for materials, printers, and methods.
3. Coordination
We handle technical files, budgets, quotes, and timelines.
4. Production
We supervise printing, binding, and finishing — onsite if needed.
5. Delivery
We coordinate shipping and tracking, worldwide.
Simple. Elegant. Clear. Delivered
Ready to Print with Us?
Download our Print Services Guide
A full overview of services, pricing, examples, and how to get started
Or contact us to talk
Use our simple contact form or schedule a call with one of our designers.
Trusted by Institutions and Creators Alike
From national museums to self-publishing photographers, we’ve printed books and publications with purpose and prestige.
