Annual report design

Delivering Essential Information

We give our clients the power to engage with key stakeholders through effective and compelling annual report design. We’re experts in helping clients share more than just their financials: we’ve helped share their stories of openness, success, accountability, commitment and outstanding customer service.

Delivering essential information about your company’s finances, performance and strategic direction in an annual report is a unique opportunity to speak directly to internal and external audiences alike. We help convey core messages in a clear and compelling way that connects, influences and engages.

We pride ourselves on creating annual reports that match your brand personality in both design, tone and format, whether that’s printed or digital. With experienced designers, copywriters and content specialists to guide you, we can manage every stage of your project, ensuring a stunning communication tool that is interesting, persuasive and easy to digest.

Annual report showcase

Following an award win the previous year, this latest edition of IFoA’s digital performance report is an evolution rather than a revolution.

Digital performance report

Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Digital performance report

With this annual report design we helped our client ‘show’ rather than ‘tell’ a story of transparency and openness.

progress report design

EITI

Annual progress report design

A combination of stunning images and high impact infographics made this investment prospectus design a success in attracting investment to support Sudan’s transition to democracy, which focuses on stability, growth and wealth.

Delivering essential information

Noble Capital Group

Investment prospectus design

We produced an annual performance report design that presents United Utilities as a company committed to its values and which delivers on its promises.

Annual performance report

United Utilities

Annual performance report

Dee Valley Water needed our help to increase transparency and shape stakeholder perceptions. We took care of every detail to create a stunning annual report design.

annual report agency

Dee Valley Water

Annual report design

A first for our client, this sustainability report design tells a powerful story of how H&T Presspart succeeds at hitting ambitious targets.

Delivering essential information

H&T Presspart

Sustainability report design

OUR ANNUAL REPORT DESIGN PROCESS

Creating an impactful annual report requires a strategic approach that balances compelling design with clear, informative content. We specialise in crafting professional, visually engaging reports that effectively communicate your organisation’s achievements and financial performance. Our streamlined process ensures high-quality results, from initial planning to final distribution.

Planning and Strategy

  • Define objectives: Identify the purpose and key messages of the report.
  • Set a timeline: Establish deadlines for each stage of the process.
  • Assign roles: Determine responsibilities for content creation, design and approvals.
  • Budgeting: Outline costs for design, printing and distribution.

Content Development

  • Gather financial data and key performance metrics.
  • Collect qualitative content, such as success stories and leadership messages.
  • Draft written content, ensuring clarity, accuracy and alignment with brand messaging.
  • Conduct initial reviews and obtain approvals from key stakeholders.

Design and Layout

  • Develop a design concept that aligns with the organisation’s branding.
  • Create a wireframe or initial layout draft.
  • Design visual elements, including infographics, charts and images.
  • Apply branding guidelines to maintain consistency in typography, colours and formatting.
  • Review and refine design elements based on feedback.

Review and Approval

  • Conduct proofreading and fact-checking.
  • Circulate drafts for feedback from senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Incorporate revisions and finalise the design.
  • Obtain final approval before proceeding to production.

Production and Distribution

  • Prepare print-ready files and coordinate with printers.
  • Ensure quality control in printing and digital formatting.
  • Develop a distribution plan for both digital and printed copies.
  • Publish the report on relevant platforms (e.g., company website, social media, investor portals).
  • Track engagement and gather feedback for future improvements.

Post-Production Analysis

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the report in reaching its audience.
  • Collect feedback from stakeholders for future enhancements.
  • Archive the report and key assets for future reference.
By following these steps, organisations can create a compelling and professional annual report that effectively communicates their achievements and financial performance.

More annual report design projects

A visually engaging report design that helped the EITI tell the story of their ambitious Opening Extractives initiative.

Project progress report

EITI

Project progress report

This clean and contemporary company annual report design relies on a highly visual approach to transmit a message of quality and professionalism.

Company annual report

A2Dominion

Company annual report

An end of year report design that transmits a sense of excitement and energetic pace, focused action and success, and where members and their achievements are the focus.

Delivering essential information

Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

End of year report design

An uncomplicated tax report design that keeps transparency front of mind.

Delivering essential information

United Utilities

Tax report design

With this legacy report we helped transmit the very essence of what had driven the Brightlife efforts for the previous five years – a focus on reducing loneliness amongst ageing communities.

legacy report

Brightlife

Charity legacy report

High quality photography, playful illustrations and interesting layouts turned this corporate annual report design into a thought-provoking and engaging piece of collateral.

Corporate report design

Electricity North West

Corporate annual report design

Our creative strategy of logical structure mixed with fresh and engaging visuals delivered a financial report design that successfully communicates the company’s achievements.

financial report design

Electricity North West

Financial report design

A cutting-edge performance report design with a strong sell that follows a You said / We listened theme and structure.

Delivering essential information

Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Performance report design

This interim report design strikes a balance between presenting facts and figures and the highly emotional nature of what Brightlife does.

Delivering essential information

Brightlife

Interim report design

With this annual report design we helped our client ‘show’ rather than ‘tell’ a story of transparency and openness.

Delivering essential information

EITI

Annual progress report design

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US FOR ANNUAL REPORT DESIGN

EXPERTISE

Expertise in creating visually compelling and brand-aligned reports.

VERSATILITY

Custom-tailored solutions to meet your organisation’s unique storytelling needs.

EFFICIENCY

Seamless project management from concept to final production.

TRUSTED

Proven track record of delivering high-quality, professional designs on time.

We’re an annual report design agency that gives you way more

If you’d like to discuss an annual report design project or get a quote, we’d love to hear from you.