Wave ed BLOG
With so many suppliers out there, and everyone offering different brands with various customisation options, the process of settling on a company can be confusing.
We're here to help decipher these offers! Here are some things to look out for when selecting a leavers hoodie supplier…
Here's why we actually mean it...
For over 20 years, we have tailored our craft to ensure that we make the process as seamless as possible for all our existing and prospective customers.
As the new school year approaches, the excitement of getting back into the classroom is often mixed with a little apprehension especially when the weather starts to turn.
We’ve got you covered! Add a splash of colour and brighten up those rainy days with our range of custom-printed merchandise, an easy yet effective way to boost morale and keep everyone motivated, no matter the forecast!
School merchandise can serve as an excellent conversation starter among new students, helping them to make friends and build connections more easily. Having items that represent the school can make new students feel more at home and reduce anxiety related to the transition, which is often a very daunting period.
Here at Wave Ed, we’ve made use of mental health resources and integrated them into planners, providing students with accessible tools to navigate the challenges they may face.
Here's why we think doing so is a beneficial initiative:
Yearbooks are the perfect medium for capturing precious memories from school years. Things that are often overlooked, or forgotten as time passes. They include photographs, quotes, messages, and anecdotes that allow individuals to reminisce about their experiences, friends, teachers, and events from that time!
Video has become a powerful tool for promoting businesses, products, and services in recent years. In the education sector, schools can also benefit from using video to promote themselves to prospective students and their families.
Open days are some of the most important days in the year for schools!
They are your opportunity to put yourself in the shop window to prospective students, and maybe more importantly, their parents!
Customers often ask us how they can quickly and easily send us files for their school yearbooks, homework planners and prospectuses that are too large to email...
As part of our on-going research and use of augmented reality technology in printed media we have incorporated a 'hidden' video greeting in the cover page of our 2016 calendar...
Despite a move towards digital proofing for some jobs paper proofs make more sense. It is inevitable that most jobs will require at least minor changes at the proof stage, marking your requirements clearly is vital...
We speak to staff and students every day and have heard of many suppliers quoting unrealistically low prices only to add on hidden costs throughout the process. If the price looks too good to be true it probably is...
Work experience can be a stressful time for all involved - students, parents, staff and employers, if it is not planned and recorded effectively. We've been working closely with schools for over 20 years and have picked up some great advice from teachers and learned some lessons ourselves along the way - read our tips here...
Ever considered having a short video welcome from the Head Teacher in your prospectus for those who have not had the chance to attend an event in person? How about a virtual tour of the science department and students talking about their experiences at your school? With augmented reality (AR) technology, this is now possible...
The smart use of QR codes is being seen more frequently in schools and can add real benefits. A QR code, also known as a quick response code, allows the user to scan a code to access a whole host of useful information. Here are some great examples of how they can be used...
They say first impressions count, but it’s often the last impression that determines the final decision! Engaging content that they will want to read through, eye catching photography, a eye catching design that conveys your school ethos, a professional print and finish.
There is no doubt that good quality professional photography contributes significantly to any school prospectus or marketing campaign. To help customers make the most of their photo shoot we've put together a few of our top tips for successful prospectus photography.
My team and I will be using this blog to share tips and advice surrounding school and academy marketing and self promotion, and the design and print industry in general…