“DDG have provided Excel Coal with a wide range of design and production services since the company’s ASX listing in 2004.

We initially commissioned DDG to design and produce our prospectus and IPO marketing material. They did a great job for us and as a result, we continued to employ DDG for all of Excel’s graphic and publication work until the sale of the company in late 2006.

In conjunction with our senior people, DDG helped us establish a good graphic benchmark for our prospectus and IPO marketing material. This imagery promoted company’s overriding ‘style’ to stakeholders and was very consistent with the values of the company’s senior management. This ‘style’ was maintained in the production of our Annual and Interim Reports, presentations, print advertising and other marketing material, along with a revamp of our corporate web site.

DDG always produced work of a high standard and were always on time and budget. They understood our business needs and their design work added value to our brand and to our overall communications efforts. Their team is effective, efficient and responsive, requiring minimal direction and briefing. They also know when to listen and when to talk and they understand the service/client ethos very, very well.

While Excel was operating as a publicly listed company, we were approached by many design groups for work. However, DDG never gave us cause to ever consider using another firm. For that matter, if my colleagues and/or I ever become involved with a new venture that requires design services, I expect that we will turn to DDG without regard to a beauty parade. Frankly, if you’re already eating steak, why take the chance that you’ll get served hamburger?

It therefore goes without saying (but I will anyway) that I highly recommend DDG to any prospective client. You won’t do better.”

“l have worked closely with Grant and Andrea and their team since March 2004 on:

the design, production and publication of multiple lengthy public documents, in particular prospectuses (each raising from A$190 million to A$400 million), takeover documents (for a A$720 million takeover of a publicly listed company)and an explanatory memorandum for an extraordinary general meeting (of an ASX 200 listed entity); and

the development, design and implementation of the logo, branding and website for an ASX listed entity with a A$900m market capitalization.

The team has consistently delivered high quality service and product, encompassing all phases of development, design, production, publication and implementation.

In the area of design, DDG has a natural ability to understand the message and impression sought to be conveyed, and to take a client's random thoughts and ideas and deliver an appropriate tangible output with seeming effortlessness.

The DDG team's skillful and professional management and co-ordination of each project (including management and co-ordination of other service providers), constant communication and updates, unparalleled attention to detail, and instinctive feel for a fitting appearance and layout enabled my team and I to focus on the other aspects of each transaction. DDG made our jobs easier and less stressful by ensuring a smooth process.

DDG unfailingly met (frequently tight) timetables, and displayed considerable flexibility in coping with multiple timetable changes.

They provide a service which represents value of money. DDG is cost conscious, including managing the costs of other service providers. They understand the processes so well that there are no unexpected costs.

l have no hesitation in recommending DDG to any potential client. The team consistently delivers a high quality service on time and on budget, all with incredible patience and good humour.

They are a pleasure to deal with.”

"DDG have provided Woolworths Limited and the Supermarket Division with a wide range of design and production services since 1987.

My experience with DDG has been in the area of general brand development and management, and supermarket design and implementation projects.

The type of projects have been diverse – branding, store planning, signage, uniforms, point of sale components, department treatments. This diversity is no doubt represented in their portfolio of work.

DDG’s contribution has ranged from concept, to documentation and implementation, depending on the project.

DDG has always shown a strong and professional commitment to Woolworths, the Woolworths brand and all of its implementation.

In my experience, DDG have always delivered to a high standard, on time and to the agreed budget. Their documentation and client communication is excellent, as is their ability to respond expediently to any request we make of them.

I would not hesitate recommending DDG to any prospective client. Their attention to detail, their skill and experience dealing with a wide range of design problems would be a significant asset to your organisation."

"Dupree Design Group (DDG) was appointed to assist us in the process for our ASX listing in October 2005.

In a relatively short time frame, DDG were required to deliver design and production expertise to establish our brand and communications, leading up to and after the listing.

They created a new identity and developed that for business cards, printed and electronic stationery and presentation templates.

In developing our prospectus document, DDG was responsible for design, typesetting, photography and management of the amendment process. They also looked after all print production and distribution, which went completely to plan and budget.

DDG were also responsible for the design and implementation of our pre- and post listing web sites. Later on they also assisted us with design and production of print advertising and market announcements.

DDG were very vigilant, ensuring that all components ran to the agreed programme, always provided quality results on time, with excellent communication.

I am very confident of DDG’s skills and capabilities and recommend them to any prospective client."

"I have worked with Andrea Chan, Grant Ryan and the team from Dupree Design Group since I joined Adsteam Marine in February 2002. Dupree, however, had worked with our company since 1997 when Adsteam Marine was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

During this time, Dupree has assisted us with:
The design, typesetting, production and publication of our annual report.

Since 2002, the development of a HTML version of our annual report for publishing on our web site. This made the report easier for our shareholders to access and read online, compared to a PDF version.

The design, typesetting, production and publication of a number of prospectuses, notably in 1997 when we listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and in 2001 when we acquired Howard Smith Towage for $500 million.

The design, typesetting, production and publication of various company and divisional brochures and related materials.

The design, typesetting, production and publication of public documents relating to Adsteam being acquired by a competitor, SvitzerWijsmuller. Throughout this nine month process, Dupree worked with our company, our lawyers and advisers on our public documents. They also worked with SvitzerWijsmuller and their lawyers and advisers on their documents.

Overseeing our photographic needs, particularly as it has related to our annual reports.

Throughout this time, Dupree has consistently produced high quality service and product. They have worked to our deadlines, which often changed as a project unfolded, or became tighter as the end drew near. I am positive we shortened the annual report schedule with each passing year, but still they delivered.

Our identity has evolved over time, and Dupree assisted with applying this to our publications, notably our annual report.

The professionalism of the team ensured any project ran smoothly, and regular updates ensured we were informed of progress. Their attention to detail was superb."

"Ranamok Glass Prize Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that administers an annual acquisitive glass prize throughout Australia and New Zealand. The prize has developed to international prominence and is a significant art event which exhibits in Australia and overseas.

DDG were first appointed to design and produce our catalogue in 2005. They have brought a higher level of quality to the presentation and greater efficiency and accuracy to the process. DDG also designed and produced our 2006 catalogue. We intend to continue the relationship with DDG for future catalogues.

In 2006 DDG redesigned and rebuilt our web site, which has grown considerably. They assisted us in choosing a software program and data management system that has streamlined both the catalogue and web site processes. They were invaluable in advising us in the overall design of our practice.

DDG have also managed the photography of our acquisitive glass collection, designed and produced printed magazine advertisements, brochures, and signage for our annual exhibitions at the Sydney Opera House and other major venues.

DDG are a very good design agency and they also provide us with pragmatic solutions to improve our workflow, accuracy and efficiency. They are efficient, pleasant to work with and consistently deliver excellent results on time and on budget.

Our brand has grown substantially and DDG have been instrumental in helping us increase its value and helping us manage our communications and procedures."