Michael Waterhouse
Design & Print
Elevating School Memories Through Custom Design and Quality Print
Yearbooks
​Yearbooks are my speciality....
​​At the heart of my yearbook design business is a personal, hands-on approach that sets me apart. When you work with me, you’re not dealing with a team of strangers — you’re working directly with the person who will be designing your yearbook from start to finish. I bring years of experience in design and education, and I take pride in offering a truly personalised service. Every detail matters, and I’m committed to making the process smooth and stress-free. Communication is always direct with me, and I’m available whenever you need support, questions answered, or ideas discussed. Your school’s memories deserve that extra care, and that’s exactly what I provide.
Design
Need help making your ideas a reality? I’m here to help.
I’ll work with you to understand what makes you or your business special and bring that to life in an attractive way.
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With over 10 years experience producing and supplying products to schools around Australia, Michael Waterhouse Design & Print is a graphic design and print solution specialising in delivering tailored design and print solutions for the education sector in Australia. Focussed primarily on school yearbooks, with an emphasis on the personal touch, a commitment to excellence drive us to create compelling visual materials that resonate with the school community, helping educators and students thrive.
Let me take care of your printed products.
I understand print. It's what I do! I can ensure the smooth, stress free process of taking your designed artwork right through to delivery to your doorstep
With over 25 years experience working in the commercial printing sector in the UK and Australia, I now utililise that knowledge and those skills to produce school and college yearbooks to the highest standard across Australia.
Print Management
I have access to the best print suppliers in every state. Once your design project has been approved, you can trust that your printed product will move through the production process by industry leading professionals.
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Projects are managed through my fully integrated real time scheduling software, where each stage is monitored and completed to the set target timeline ensuring completion of the product and delivery is on time. Streamlined manufacturing processes allowing for quick and easy communication throughout the entire project.
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Why choose Michael Waterhouse for your printed products?
Creative
Design - Full layout, design, to final print ready artwork. All you need to do is supply articles and images and Michael will do the rest. Or simply supply a print only - ready PDF file using your own preferred software.
Printing and Binding - I understand print. It’s what I do! I can ensure the smooth, stress free process of taking your designed artwork right through to delivery to your doorstep.
My print partners are all equipped with cutting edge pre-press, printing and post press binding technologies.
Proof Books - Two proof books supplied for your approval prior to print. Proof books are printed and bound and represent the finished product; a great format for final checking
and approval.
Production
Paper - I hand pick my yearbook paper and cover stocks for their excellent printability, and EFC/FSC
environmental certification.
Quality and Service - My print partner processes gives me total control of quality, with the flexibility to adjust
scheduling to accommodate schools with their special projects, and meet tight delivery time requirements.
What are Michael's clients saying?
I pride myself on the quality of service I provide for my clients....
St Dominic’s Priory College
Together, we have now created five outstanding College magazines which both our College community and I are proud of. Having been asked to produce and edit the College’s magazine was an enormous responsibility given to me and one that I have enjoyed immensely. Thankfully, Michael and the team made my life easier, by guiding me through the process, offering expert creative advice and ideas, but most importantly, they listened to and encouraged my vision.
From Toni Riccio
Masada College
Hi Michael, Just wanted to thank you for producing an amazing yearbook again for us. The colour quality is outstanding. We do appreciate your hard work, your professionalism, creativity and extreme patience and not to forget the quick turn around despite COVID circumstances. Wishing you and your families a wonderful and restful break over the Christmas/New Year season.
From Jodi Velasco
St Patrick’s College, Mackay
St Patrick’s College has been working in conjunction with Academy Printing for over ten years now. I work closely with Michael whose creativity and excellent design work contribute to producing our annual College Magazine. The ease of the GoogleDrive program for uploading of materials and proofs makes producing the magazine simple. I would recommend Michael always and look forward to our continued working partnership into 2025 and beyond. Thanks Michael
From Lorraine DiFilippo
