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  • CUSTOMER
    Andreas Golla, Golla GmbH
  • LOCATION
    Zwickau, Germany
  • INDUSTRY
    Textile printing and custom decoration
  • PRODUCT
    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
  • Company Introduction Takshan Creatives is a venture headed by a team of individuals with disabilities, operating as an ecosystem partner of Oorjja, a social enterprise committed to fostering inclusivity and empowerment for persons with disabilities. Our specialization lies in the creation of bespoke designer wooden products, ranging from personalized mementoes and medals to intricately carved artworks and decorative items such as clocks and wall decor. Additionally, we offer services for crafting house name boards, photo-engravings, natural wood cutting boards, and a variety of personalized gifts. Our mission at Takshan Creatives is twofold: to deliver premiumquality, tailor-made wooden products catering to both personal and corporate needs, while simultaneously providing meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities, leveraging their skills and passion to produce distinctive, eco-friendly creations.
  • Background: Initially, our company primarily focused on manufacturing, relying solely on CAD CAM software solutions provided by machine manufacturers. During our early stages, these solutions sufficed for our design needs. However, as we began receiving custom design requests necessitating more adaptable graphic design methods—from conceptualization to production, including multiple design iterations and presentations—our existing tools proved inadequate.
  • Challenges Before Adopting CorelDRAW Graphics Suite:

    Despite exploring various graphic design solutions, including open-source applications, my experience in the field left me unsatisfied with the workflow. Tasks such as creating precise designs to scale, generating mock-ups, and preparing machine-readable files for production were time-consuming and prone to errors.

  • Discovery of CorelDraw:Having previously encountered CorelDRAW during my tenure at a sign-making company, I believed that adopting it might address our challenges. Upon trying CorelDRAW, I discovered that it not only resolved our existing issues but also enhanced our design strategies, seamlessly integrating with our workflow.
  • Implementation:With assistance from our vendor's support team, we successfully installed and configured the CorelDRAW software. This implementation has significantly streamlined our design process, allowing for the effortless creation and presentation of new designs. Moreover, converting these designs into machine-friendly formats has never been more straightforward.
  • Key Features Utilized: Among the multitude of features offered by CorelDRAW, we particularly rely on its Image Trace functionality, which enables us to work with raster image formats provided by many clients. The software's vector editing capabilities empower us to customize designs according to our specific requirements. Additionally, the ability to work on multiple pages within a single file and seamlessly present them as a unified PDF has proven invaluable. Furthermore, the software's robust exporting and publishing features have greatly simplified the management of formats, ensuring optimal quality while minimizing file size.
  • Conclusion: In conclusion, the adoption of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite has revolutionized our design process at Takshan Creatives, enabling us to meet the diverse needs of our clientele efficiently while empowering individuals with disabilities to contribute meaningfully to our creative endeavors. Through the seamless integration of innovative features and user-friendly functionality, CorelDRAW has become an indispensable tool in our pursuit of excellence and inclusivity