Christina Newman set up BLACK DOG DESIGN in 1996, to offer a friendly and efficient service to anyone requiring the services of an experienced typographer/designer/print production manager. Christina has worked in the educational publishing industry since completing her graphic design training in 1978.

Christina's first job was as Designer for leading educational publisher, Ginn and Company after which she progressed to be Design and Production Manager at Blackwell Education, Oxford. Her seven years at Blackwell gave her experience in managing complex projects ­ sourcing and supervising freelance designers and illustrators as well as buying print services internationally.

Christina is pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive service from manuscript to printed product, but has the flexibility to provide whichever element each individual customer requires. The contacts she has made over the years enable her to draw on a bank of freelance professionals to complete each project.

Black Dog Design's customers benefit from being able to communicate direct with Christina, rather than through an account executive who isn't 'hands on'. She takes great pride in always meeting deadlines and keeping clients informed of progress.

Christina is often asked where the name BLACK DOG DESIGN came from! It's nothing to do with Winston Churchill or Led Zeppelin but merely a tribute to her much loved, but sadly departed, Tibetan Terrier, Yamsho who created a very calm atmosphere in her office.