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Thesis design

How much does a dissertation cost?
Well, the short answer is it boils down to two parts: design and printing costs. At Typesettr, we take care of the design aspect, while the printing is outsourced to one of one our recommended partners. Alternatively you can obtain the pricing details for printing directly from your chosen printer. We are here to provide guidance and advice based on your specific requirements.
Now, let’s delve into the question of thesis layout costs. Our most popular option, offers exceptional value. With this package, you will receive a meticulously crafted interior layout, an advanced cover design, and an invitation/bookmark. Additionally, we are pleased to provide the inclusion of any propositions at no additional cost.
How long does the design and layout take?

This depends on the choice of package and creativity required.

Our Settr Go and Settr Go+ and Settr Leap packages can take up to 3-4 weeks.

If the process includes printing, we would recommend accounting for an additional 2-4 weeks. 

This process can be expedited. For a faster delivery you can contact us.

Check out our page about expedited orders here.

Can the average duration for creating a dissertation vary?

What factors can cause the design to take longer than average?

  • If your dissertation has more than 30 tables. We shape tables by hand, so that takes more time;
  • If you want more than three correction rounds for the design;
  • If you are still waiting for approval, which means we cannot start yet or otherwise you can only deliver your files later, which will cause a delay in the planning.
  • If you do not provide timely feedback or responses to your designer during the process.
  • If you like to take your time with the design, you can make a longer planning with your designer.

 

Which things allow the design to proceed faster than average?

  • If you want or need less than three correction rounds;
  • If you use our urgent order process;
  • If you have a very small dissertation with few tables and/or figures;
  • If you are able to respond quickly and provide feedback to your designer during the process.
  • If you have already prepared everything that needs to be delivered correctly (see also our delivery specifications).
Which parts can I have styled in the layout?

With our Settr Go, Settr Go+ and Settr Leap packages you can have the complete thesis styled from A to Z. Think about:

 

  • Font style
  • Size and spacing
  • Use of cups
  • Header and footer
  • Table of contents
  • References
  • Tables
  • Bookmarks
  • Title pages chapters
How can I brief you on my design preferences?

Depending on the package choice, we have a styleguide with examples available. This will help prepare our designer with an inventory of your styling preferences. These preferences are developed into a layout concept based on your thesis cover artwork and what looks best.

I have a specific idea, how do I deal with it?

We have numerous designers. Depending on your idea, you will need to pick the package that best suits your needs. We can then determine for you who will best suit your requirements and ideas.

How many corrections can I indicate?

Within our packages, 1 hour is reserved for author corrections. This could be, for example, spelling errors or other inconsistencies. 

 

We recommend checking the Word document carefully before sending it. This saves corrections, but also time when reviewing the concept and the complete layout later in the design process.

When do I have to pay?

We will send the invoice after approval of the proof. The payment term is 2 weeks after delivery of the books.

Thesis printing

How much does it cost to print a thesis?

This depends on the number of copies you want, the number of pages, the paper type, and if you decide to go for advanced printing techniques such as gold foil or spot UV. You can easily request a quote on our website, but you can always contact us for more information.

We will evaluate the options that best suit your needs.

How long does it take to print the thesis?

The dissertation printing process can take 8-10 working day, depending on the specifications of your order and printing requirements.

The time will also depend on the printing partner you choose. However, with all our partners the amount time for printing is 8-10 working days for delivery.

What options are there for the printing of my thesis?

We have various types of paper for the inside and cardboard for the cover. 

Applications are also possible to embellish the cover with advanced printing techniques such as gold foil or spot UV. 

Because we offer many options, we have not shown all options within the request for a quote. If you want to go through all the options, you can always contact us without obligation.

You can also request our printing partners manual with the request for quotation. This includes their basic paper types as examples. Also, the cover of this manual has some applications incorporated into the cover.

How can I request an ISBN?

If you want to register your thesis, an ISBN is required. With this number you end up in a globally recognized database.

 

Indicate this requirement in the request for quotation with our printing partner. They’ll need some information from you so that they can submit the application.

The costs for an ISBN request are € 25 excl. 9% VAT.

How does shipping and delivery work?

After we’ve sent the digital production files to our print partner, they will conveniently pack the books in boxes.

They ship it with an overnight courier. This service collects the theses one working day before the agreed delivery date. 

The next day they deliver the theses between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Delivery is usually to the University. 

That is more practical, because someone has to be present during office hours.

Do I get to see a test print of my dissertation?

You will receive a proof of the thesis during the process. 

 

By default, this is a paper proof, where you can check the quality and content. If it concerns an urgent delivery or you are unable to receive a paper proof, we will send a digital PDF proof by email. 

 

Agreements are made about this when planning your order.

Can I still make changes after receiving the test print?

The purpose of the test is to check it and to be able to make the necessary changes. 

With planning, we take into account that you take the time for this.

After checking, we look forward to your approval on the final files.

How do I determine the type of paper for my dissertation?

G-print is used as paper for the vast majority of theses. This paper is slightly glossy, but not as glossy as heavily coated paper. The advantage of this is that it makes the color stand out well, but certainly also gives an excellent print result for text.

However, there are also alternatives such as 90 grs. Biotop (uncoated, cream-coloured paper), 90 grs. HVO (white raw paper), or recycled paper.

Costs don’t vary that much so personal preference is by far the most important here.

You can always request our information booklet without obligation, which contains all available paper types, so that you can see for yourself which paper you think is the best for your dissertation.

Preparation for design

How should I submit my thesis for layout?

How you deliver the files is very important. We will need to receive your completed manuscript. 100% completed.

 

To ensure a smooth process, we recommend investing the time upfront to double check your thesis files are in good order.

 

This will save you time and effort later in the design process.

 

We will prepare you during our intake session. However, in the meantime here are some points to look out for.

 

The word file :

  • A single word document, including:
  • Colophon (we will provide an example template for you)
  • University page
  • Tables of contents (In table format)
  • Headings 1, 2, 3, 4 clearly defined ideally with predefined styles in word
  • Tables and (latest) figures in all the right places
  • Correctly formatted – we will format it as provided eg bold, italic etc….

 

Tables:

  • Please do not split large tables – we need tables provided as a single table.

 

Figures:

  • For maximum image quality, we require you to provide the image files separately in Tiff, AI, PSD, PNG, PDF or JPEG format (no word or powerpoint files).

 

Bookmark:

  • We will provide a template for you to populate with your own details.

 

Propositions:

  • Please provide this in word format.
How do I deliver my figures and images?

You can leave the figures in the Word document as a reference. We also like to receive these separately, as close as possible to the source to maintain quality. These can be various file formats. Examples are a PDF or TIFF document.

How do I supply tables?

You can simply leave tables in the Word document. These must be real tables, made up of rows and cells. We can import these into our software and then give them a desired styling.

Where can I send my files?

With the order you will receive login details to our portal, where you can also deliver files.

Which quality is required for the figures?

The optimum quality or resolution for images and figures is 300 DPI. Figures can also be submitted as vectors in their respective sources (e.g. EPS documents or EMF from PowerPoint).

Alternatively, pdf, jpeg, tiff or png files are also great.

How thick should my cover spine be?

The spine thickness is determined by the paper type and the number of pages.

When preparing your cover and interior for print, our designers will ensure your spine is correctly adjusted.

We do this so you don’t have to spend time figuring it out.

Adhoc

How do I refer a friend?
  1. Fill out the invite a friend form
  2. We’ll contact your friend. Make sure they are expecting to hear from us. 
  3. If your friend enters into an agreement with us. You’ll earn a savings of up to 10% on any of our Settr design packages.

Get in touch

Still have some lingering questions? Get in touch with your thesis specialist directly or with our support team: support@typesettr.io

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