LIVING IMAGES DESIGN LIMITED

What LIVING IMAGES DESIGN LIMITED does

Living Images Design Limited is a founder-operated bespoke atelier based in Chelsea and Marlborough, UK, that designs and produces hand-bound, archival-quality photo albums and curated printed memory books. The studio is led by Claire Hughes, who personally curates every commission — editing, sequencing and gently restoring source material drawn from clients' digital libraries, photographs, letters, emails, press cuttings, tickets and other keepsakes — under a confidential, NDA-supported process. The company serves four horizontal segments: families preserving legacy material, clients marking celebrations and milestones (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, journeys), remembrance and tribute projects, and a professional/commemorative-gifts tier that includes retirement albums, founder stories, project records and corporate gifts for clients such as Abercrombie & Kent.

The core product is a tiered line of bespoke albums in three sizes — 8-inch (from £545, ~75 images), 10-inch (from £695) and 12-inch (from £795, ~100 images) — built on acid-free 200gsm art paper with archival pigment-based inks that resist fading, with spreads engineered to lay flat. Covers are offered in leather, cotton and linen with finishing options including blind embossing, foil stamping and printed or bespoke titles. Physical production is outsourced to a specialist Yorkshire-based workshop (Folio Albums) selected for materials, hand-finishing and sustainable practice, while supporting partners include photographers Ivan Weiss and Amy Murrell and website builder easypeasyDigital. Add-on offerings include handcrafted presentation boxes and smaller keepsake editions for gifting.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer, founder-led go-to-market with no external funding, no parent company, and an estimated 1–10 employees. Pricing is project-based and confirmed per commission according to album size, material volume, curation level and additional copies or finishing, with payment typically split 50% on commencement and 50% on completion. Acquisition is driven by word-of-mouth, referrals, and organic social presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), and the founder personally handles every client conversation and offers in-person delivery in London with trusted courier arrangements for the wider UK and overseas. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

LIVING IMAGES DESIGN LIMITED

Legal name

Living Images Design Ltd

Website

https://livingimagesdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Living Images Design is a London- and Marlborough-based bespoke atelier creating hand-bound, archival-quality photo albums and curated memory books for personal milestones. Founded by Claire Hughes, the studio serves private families and select luxury brands seeking personalised commemorative prints.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bespoke Photo Albums

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Graphic Design Services (54143)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Blankbooks, Looseleaf Binders & Bookbindg & Relatd Work (2780)

akta.pro primary industry

Art, Photography & Illustrated Books Publishing (MPAJAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Photo/Video Editing Triage & Album/Project Structuring (HSAFAGAJ)

Keywords

• Bespoke photo albums
• Hand-bound memory books
• Curated photo albums
• Archival photo albums
• Personal keepsake albums

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Album Creation: Custom album creation service where pricing is confirmed according to album size, volume of material, level of curation required, and any additional copies, presentation boxes or specialist finishing. Payment typically split 50% on commencement and 50% on completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Living Images Design creates bespoke, hand-bound photo albums and curated printed memory books for personal milestones, private archives, and professional commissions. Founder Claire Hughes curates and sequences client photographs, letters, emails, keepsakes and printed material into archival-quality albums crafted by a specialist Yorkshire-based workshop using acid-free 200gsm art paper, pigment-based inks, and leather, cotton, or linen covers. Pricing is per album and varies by size, scope and finishing, with payment split 50% on commencement and 50% on completion.

Product overview

Living Images Design creates bespoke physical albums as a single unified service offering. Founder Claire Hughes curates stories from digital libraries, photographs, letters, emails, press cuttings, and other personal material, then guides their production with specialist British craftspeople. The core product line consists of three album sizes (8-inch at 20cm x 20cm, 10-inch at 25cm x 25cm, and 12-inch at 30cm x 30cm), each handmade in the UK using archival-quality materials including acid-free 200gsm art paper and pigment-based inks. Optional add-ons include handcrafted presentation boxes and smaller keepsake editions for gifting purposes. Albums are produced in materials such as leather, cotton, and linen with finishing options including blind embossing and foil stamping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 8-inch Bespoke Album Hand-bound bespoke album at 20cm x 20cm with a minimum of 15 double-page spreads accommodating approximately 75 images, starting from £545; printed on archival-quality acid-free 200gsm art paper with pigment-based inks and available in leather, cotton, or linen covers with finishing options.
• 10-inch Bespoke Album Hand-bound bespoke album at 25cm x 25cm, starting from £695; produced on archival-quality materials with leather, cotton, or linen cover options and bespoke titles, logos or motifs.
• 12-inch Bespoke Album Hand-bound bespoke album at 30cm x 30cm with a minimum of 20 double-page spreads accommodating approximately 100 images, starting from £795; archival-quality materials with cover finishing options including blind embossing and foil stamping.
• Presentation Boxes Optional handcrafted presentation boxes designed to complement and protect finished albums.
• Keepsake Editions Smaller duplicate albums created for family gifts, thank-you presents, colleague mementos, client presentation copies and considered gifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• First proof typically delivered within one week of material gathering
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Folio AlbumscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbum production partner. Folio Albums produces the physical bespoke albums for Living Images Design. Selected by Claire for quality of materials, skill and hand-finishing.
• Ivan WeissminorOthersPhotographer providing professional photography services for Living Images Design albums and marketing materials.
• Amy MurrellminorOthersPhotographer providing professional photography services for Living Images Design albums and marketing materials.
• easypeasyDigitalminorOthersWebsite design and build partner responsible for the Living Images Design website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Artifact Uprising: Premium photo book and print brand selling high-quality layflat albums, framed prints and gifts with a curated aesthetic. Comparable to Living Images Design in its premium, design-led positioning, though it operates a self-serve online model rather than a bespoke curator-led service.
• Pinhole Press: Personalised photo products and keepsake books aimed at gifting and milestone occasions. Comparable to Living Images Design on the keepsake/milestone use case and premium positioning, though Pinhole Press serves a broader consumer base via online personalisation.
• Chatbooks: Subscription-based photo book service that auto-compiles smartphone photos into softcover and premium albums. Comparable to Living Images Design on the photo-album output, though it targets mass-market convenience and recurring subscriptions rather than bespoke curation.
• Blurb: Self-publishing platform for photo books, trade books and magazines with pro-line layflat and premium paper options. Comparable to Living Images Design as a photo-book producer, though it spans DIY creators and professional photographers rather than a single curator-led bespoke service.
• Saal Digital: European photo book and wall decor producer with a professional line aimed at photographers, including layflat albums. Comparable to Living Images Design on archival album production, though Saal is a software-driven platform rather than a fully bespoke curator model.
• Mpix: Professional photo printing service from Millers Lab offering photo books, prints and press products popular with photographers. Comparable to Living Images Design on archival photo-book output, though Mpix serves a self-serve professional photographer audience at lower price points.
• Printique: Premium photo printing service offering layflat albums, prints and gifts targeted at photographers and discerning consumers. Comparable to Living Images Design on premium photo-album products and gifting occasions, though distribution is online-direct rather than curator-led.
• Milk Books: New Zealand-based premium photo album maker using archival papers and fine cloth or leather covers. Comparable to Living Images Design in material quality, layflat format and emphasis on heirloom-grade albums, though its online-configurator model differs from a fully bespoke curator engagement.

Emerging players

• Pic-Time: Photography business platform offering professional albums, slideshows and storefronts for wedding and portrait photographers. Comparable to Living Images Design on album production and the photographer-supply chain, though Pic-Time is a software platform rather than a hands-on curator.

Broad incumbents

• Shutterfly: Mass-market personalised photo products platform with broad offerings across photo books, cards, prints and home décor. Comparable to Living Images Design on photo books and gifting occasions, but positioned at the volume end of the market rather than the bespoke luxury end.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clairelivingimagesdesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/living-images-design-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/livingimagesdesign

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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