Design for Derby businesses
Derby is one of the UK's great engineering cities, and much of its design work comes from that. Rolls-Royce builds and supports aero engines here, Alstom builds trains at the Litchurch Lane works, and Toyota's car plant is just outside the city at Burnaston. Derby has also been chosen for the headquarters of Great British Railways. Around those names sits a deep supply chain of machining, fabrication, testing and design firms on Pride Park, Infinity Park and the estates around Sinfin, Raynesway and Chaddesden.
Supply chain firms need drawings that their customers and their own machine shop can rely on. That means dimensions and tolerances laid out to BS 8888 or the customer's standard, the projection method stated, revision blocks that are kept up to date, and STEP files that open cleanly in the customer's system. We also redraw old paper drawings, convert legacy files and produce 3D renders for quotes and capability brochures.
Engineering photography is its own skill. Machined aluminium, painted castings and rail components need controlled reflections so features read clearly in a brochure, a tender response or on LinkedIn.
- Aerospace, rail and automotive suppliers: 2D drawings, 3D models, renders
- Precision machinists and fabricators: sheet metal drawings, product photography, capability brochures
- Testing and design consultancies: report templates, diagrams, infographics
- Cathedral Quarter shops, cafés and bars: branding, menus, signage
- Professional firms on Pride Park: stationery, presentations, headshots
Rail and aerospace customers often have rules on how drawings and models are shared, so tell us at the start and we will work within them. The University of Derby also feeds start-ups and graduates into local firms. All design is done remotely from Mansfield, and we are close enough for a site visit when it helps. Shoots in Derby are on location, with travel included in the quote.
Who we design for in Derby
- Aerospace engineering suppliers
- Rail engineering firms
- Automotive suppliers
- Precision machining and fabrication
- Design and testing consultancies
- Cafés, bars and independent shops
- Accountants and solicitors
- Trades and construction firms
How it works for Derby
Design, print artwork and CAD work is done remotely from our base in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, with proofs shared online and files supplied ready for your printer, website or manufacturer. Photography and video are shot on location, and travel beyond the Mansfield and Nottinghamshire area is added to the quote. dijitul has worked with UK businesses since 2006.
Prices for Derby
All prices are "from" and exclude VAT. Every job gets a fixed price before work starts. Printing, and travel for shoots beyond the Mansfield and Nottinghamshire area, are quoted separately.
Popular in Derby
Nearby
- Mansfield
- Nottingham
- Leicester
- Lincoln
- Northampton
- Chesterfield
- Loughborough
- Newark-on-Trent
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Worksop
- Hucknall
- Ilkeston
- Long Eaton
Frequently asked questions
Can you produce drawings to a Rolls-Royce or Alstom supplier's standard?
We can work to the drawing standard, title block and tolerancing conventions your customer specifies, typically BS 8888 or ISO based, and supply DWG, DXF, PDF and STEP files. dijitul media charges CAD time at £45 an hour + VAT, or quotes a fixed price per drawing pack.
Do you photograph engineering components in Derby?
Yes. We shoot components and assemblies at your premises, with lighting set up to control reflections on metal. Product photography starts from £25 + VAT per image, or a half day from £295 + VAT. Travel from Mansfield is added to the quote.
Can you design a capability brochure for a Derby supplier?
Yes. We design capability brochures and tender inserts that show machines, accreditations and example parts clearly, as print-ready PDFs and screen-friendly versions for email. Brochure design starts from £295 + VAT, and we can photograph the shop floor for it.
Get a fixed price
Send a rough brief. You'll know exactly what it costs before we start.