Corporate Diaries 2015: Style Guide

We have a huge range of different styles of corporate diaries for 2015 on our website, so to make it easier for you to pick the one that's right, we have put together a style guide that explains the main features of each diary and what types of business it could be used to promote. Each of the following styles comes in a range of sizes, colours and layout options (weekly/daily, portrait/landscape). We have recently explained how to browse our range and choose your diary in 5 easy steps. Here you can see all our styles in one place, in a convenient alphabetical order.

Arles

Arles diaries are refillable so your clients can replace the inside and keep the wallet!

The Arles promotional diary has a clasp to keep it closed when it's not in use, making it durable and useful for storing extra loose papers. It is a refillable diary, which means it could be used for longer than just one year as the calendar inside the wallet could be replaced. The contrast stitch detail on the front gives the diary a modern look, whilst an attached wooden pencil makes it truly functional for the user. Another benefit of this diary is that it comes in a huge range of colours to suit a number of brands.  

Berlin 

Berlin diaries have a textured spine in a contrasting colour

Berlin promotional diaries feature two colours of faux leather on the cover - one colour covers the spine and back and the other the front. The year is located in the upper right corner in a stitched on font that also contributes to the unique feel of this diary. A gold ribbon marker and UK colour map can be found on the inside. For an eye-catching and modern promotional gift, this diary is a perfect choice. BiColour and Berlin diaries belong to the same family but have different year date styles.

BiColour

BiColour diaries combine two textures and colours together

A diary with a more unusual, eye-catching look. These faux leather BiColour diaries have two colours in two contrasting materials, one covering the spine and back cover and the other the front cover. They have perforated page edges and a gold ribbon marker. They contain National rail and London underground maps, making them ideal for travellers. The style of this diary is suited to a modern brand that is looking to stand out from the crowd. BiColour and Berlin diaries belong to the same family but have different year date styles.

Caribe

Caribe diaries have a cover made from coloured, textured paper, which gives them a unique look and feel

Caribe diaries have matt laminated paper covers and feature a distinctive blind embossed year date with additional silver foil accent. A silver page marker and perforated page corners make these diaries extremely useful and easy to use. Sustainably sourced paper was used in the design process. These are ideal for eco-friendly brands or modern, fresh businesses due to their vibrant colour options.

Colombia

Colombia diaries have a classic leather look perfect for no-nonsense brands

The Colombia diary has a smooth leather look and padded covers and comes with either white or cream pages. Diaries with white pages have a matching white ribbon marker and a blue and grey printed design inside. Cream page diaries are complimented by a burgundy ribbon and red and grey print. All variations of this diary use eco-friendly, sustainably sourced paper. These diaries are well suited to many different brands due to their simplicity and the fact that they come in a wide range of colour options.

Colombia de Luxe

Colombia De Luxe diaries come with gold or silver year dates, matching metal corners and page edges

A more high-end version of the Colombia diary, this style has many of the same features, including smooth leather cover and sustainably sourced paper. Where it differs from the basic Colombia diary is in its burgundy ribbon marker, golden page corners and gilt page edges. There are also a range of colour options for this diary, that would suit a variety of classic and high-end brands.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica diaries feature smooth front and textured spine and back

The front of the Costa Rica diary is made from two different materials - the front is smooth faux leather whilst the spine and back have an embossed textured effect and are a different colour. Padded covers give this diary a high-end feel, and the contrast stitching on the cover gives it an added distinctiveness. These are a modern style of diary, so would make a fresh, modern gift for a business.

Crosta Milano

Crosta Milano diaries are bound in luxurious real Italian leather. They are the ultimate executive gift

Leather Crosta Milano diaries have a grained effect and real stitched design on the covers, for a very high-end look. Inside can be found a red and black print design and a burgundy ribbon, making this style uniquely sophisticated. It also contains world, UK, national rail and underground maps. The Crosta Milano diary is ideal for rewarding long-term customers as it is one of the most luxurious diaries available.

Geneva

Geneva diaries are simple and modern with their uniquely designed silver year date

With padded covers and matt laminated paper, Geneva diaries are smart and hard-wearing. The silver foil blocked year date on the front cover adds a simple elegance. Inside there is a silver ribbon marker and pages with plain edges and perforated corners. The smart design of these diaries makes them well suited to modern, professional brands.

Havana

Havana diaries have an old-fashioned style, reminiscent of Mediaeval leather bound books

The faux leather and embossed spine detailing of the Havana diary range lends an air of understated sophistication to an otherwise simple design. Plain page edges and perforated corners on the inside make this a no-nonsense, functionality-first sort of diary. It would be an ideal gift for professional, busy clients who need something simple and practical for daily use.

Leathergrain

Leathergrain diaries are bound in high quality faux leather with stitched borders

Everything about the Leathergrain diaries suggests luxury. They have covers made from faux leather and come with many elegant branding options, such as gold foil blocking and gilt page edges. Their covers have a textured feel and are padded, making them durable. They also have metal corners and a ribbon marker, making them highly functional for the user. They are ideal for a mature, classic, or heritage brand.        

Luxor

Luxor diaries feature metal corners, gold year date and gilt page edges - all bound in leather look, padded cover

As the name suggests, Luxor diaries are a luxurious brand. The padded faux leather covers come with metal corners making them hard-wearing and also lending the diary an air of sophistication. There is a stitch effect around the edge with further adds to this. Inside the diary there is a gold ribbon marker, gilt page edges and a colour map of the UK. A mature business with professional clients would benefit from these beautiful diaries.

Madrid

Madrid diaries have a luxurious and modern feel with their leather look covers and contemporary year date design

Madrid diaries feature a fine blind embossed border pattern on their front cover, which adds a touch of elegance to an otherwise understated design. The covers are faux leather and padded with a smooth finish. Inside can be found a colour UK map, perforated page corners and a gold ribbon marker for a highly functional finish. These elegant diaries are well suited to sophisticated, heritage brands.

Matra

Matra diaries have matt finish and an embossed pattern across the top, finished with silver year date

Matra diaries' covers are made from mono-coloured, matt laminated paper making them durable, with a smart, simple finish. The paper is sourced from sustainable forests. They feature a blind embossed patten along the length of the upper portion of the diary that lends an interesting, textured feel and look. These diaries are perfect for eco-friendly businesses looking to stand out from the crowd and convey a modern brand identity.

Matra De Luxe

Matra De Luxe diaries are a more high profile version of the Matra style with metal corners and silver page edges

The Matra De Luxe diary offers the same sleek style and blind embossed cover pattern of the Matra, but with a few added extras. The white pages have silver edges, giving this diary a sleek, modern feel. The white ribbon marker and and metal corners are also in keeping with the diary's contemporary elegance. Businesses who want to impress with a state-of-the-art, high-end image could benefit from these diaries.

Newhide

Newhide diaries are understated with their soft, leather look covers and embossed year date

Newhide diaries have faux leather padded covers in one colour, with an understated embossed date in the top right corner. Inside can be found maps of the world, UK, underground and national rail systems, making this diary perfect for travellers. Travel businesses would really benefit from the detailed maps in these diaries, and the simple finish makes them a very practical gift.

Peru

Peru diaries have faux leather cover with a large embossed year date, giving a modern twist to a classic style

With leather look padded covers and a textured grain effect, the Peru diary has an elegant, high-end look. A simple white ribbon marker and perforated page corners also contribute to its functional, smart feel. This diary is well suited to professional and serious brands.

Retrohide

Retrohide diaries have an embossed pattern on the spine that creates a unique feel

Retrohide diaries have an embossed pattern along the spine edge of the front cover, giving them a distinctive but simple look. With faux leather covers and a gold ribbon marker, these are high-end diaries that are very handy for busy clients, due to their large number of map pages on the inside. These diaries are suited to heritage brands and businesses with lots of professional clients.

Rio

Rio diaries have a soft-feel cover with a modern design embossed year date

The plain matt laminated paper covers of Rio diaries are padded for durability and feature a silver foil blocked year date for a sleek, contemporary finish. They contain white pages and silver ribbon marker which gives them a bright, fresh feel. Modern businesses who wish to impress with an up-to-date image will benefit from this style of diary.

Smoothgrain

Smoothgrain diaries are bound in a matt effect cover with a silver year date

Smoothgrain diaries have a contemporary, smart feel as a result of their smooth faux leather covers, plain page edges and white pages. Perforated page corners make them extremely functional, as the user can tear off corners of used pages and keep track of where they are in the diary. Ideal for a modern business looking to emphasise its fresh, smart brand identity.

Texas

Texas diaries mix a number of features: contrasting colour materials, hand stitching, foil blocking and embossing

The truly unique, vibrant look of Texas diaries is created by the two-tone, two-material front cover. The diagonal setting of the top colour creates an eye-catching look unlike that of any other diary. The inside pages have a modern blue and grey print design and there is a silver ribbon marker. These diaries use sustainably sourced paper. The stitched together look of these diaries gives an organic feel, and the eco-friendly material makes them an ideal gift for green businesses.

Tuscon

Tucson diaries have soft touch covers and come in a range of bright colours

The padded faux leather front covers of Tuscon diaries feature the iconic Tuscon date signature embossed into the central upper portion. The inner pages are printed with a blue and grey design. These diaries have a white ribbon marker and use ecologically sourced paper from sustainable forests. They are ideal for a contemporary, eco-friendly business or ethical brand that wants to display its green credentials.

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Hopefully this guide has given you an idea of which of our diaries is best for you. Don't forget that you can always give us a call if further advice is required! 01204 577 995 is the number for any enquiries you may have.