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Take a look at your catalogue AFTER our sales optimisation

As part of our FREE demo, we will design at least 2 pages of your latest catalogue with direct response principles applied.

We've presented well over 100 free catalogue demos

Here are just a small selection of the before and after page optimisations we created as part of these presentations.

01Nemo Office Club
Original Nemo Office Club catalogue spread with products listed at uniform priorityBefore
Redesigned Nemo Office Club spread with margin-leading products given visual priorityAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“If you are thinking about taking the catalogue review from Paper & Pixels, I would say 100% go ahead! James and his team clearly know their stuff, the presentation is excellent and the insights they give are so valuable.

Tim Beaumont, Managing Director, Nemo Office ClubTim BeaumontManaging Director, Nemo Office Club
B2B Annual Catalogue optimised:
  • Re-structure to push high revenue products
  • Increase image size throughout
  • Introduce relevant cross sells to push up AOV
  • Product reviews and feature points highlighted
02Cotton Traders
Original Cotton Traders catalogue spread laid out as a uniform product gridBefore
Redesigned Cotton Traders spread with a dominant hero product, benefit-led headline and reassurance panelAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Giving the page a clear hero product changed how the whole spread read — it finally looked like it was selling something.

Shona Jameson, Chief Marketing Officer, Cotton TradersShona JamesonChief Marketing Officer, Cotton Traders
B2C Retail Catalogue optimised:
  • Introduced a dominant hero product per spread
  • Rewrote headlines to lead with a clear benefit
  • Added a reassurance panel near the call to action
  • Simplified the product grid hierarchy
03Watercare
Original Watercare catalogue page laid out as dense technical listingsBefore
Redesigned Watercare page with clear hierarchy, benefit-led copy and a visible call to actionAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Turning a technical listing into something that actually reads like a shoppable page was exactly what this range needed.

Andrew Slark, Managing Director, WatercareAndrew SlarkManaging Director, Watercare
Technical Product Range optimised:
  • Rebuilt listings around clear, benefit-led copy
  • Added a visible, findable call to action
  • Turned technical jargon into shoppable language
  • Introduced clearer visual hierarchy throughout
Tim Beaumont, Managing Director, Nemo Office Club
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“If you are thinking about taking the catalogue review from Paper & Pixels, I would say 100% go ahead! James and his team clearly know their stuff, the presentation is excellent and the insights they give are so valuable.

Tim BeaumontManaging Director, Nemo Office Club
04Winning Spirit
Original Winning Spirit catalogue spread with no headline or on-page authorityBefore
Redesigned Winning Spirit spread with a benefit-led headline, customer quote and cross-sell panelAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adding a proper headline and quote to the page gave it a voice — it doesn't just show the product now, it sells it.

Arif Khan, Art Director, Winning SpiritArif KhanArt Director, Winning Spirit
B2B Apparel Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a benefit-led headline to open the page
  • Introduced a customer quote for on-page authority
  • Added a 'Get the look' cross-sell to lift AOV
  • Highlighted key product features with clear callouts
05Tudor Environmental
Original Tudor Environmental catalogue spread with no on-page authority or cross-sellBefore
Redesigned Tudor Environmental spread with a customer quote, best-seller badge, review block and cross-sell promptAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best-seller badge and reviews gave customers the confidence to choose without needing to ask us first.

Vern Evershed, Marketing Director, Tudor EnvironmentalVern EvershedMarketing Director, Tudor Environmental
B2B Trade Catalogue optimised:
  • Added an on-page customer quote for authority
  • Introduced a 'Best Seller' badge to guide choice
  • Added a 5-star review block for social proof
  • Introduced an 'ADD THIS' cross-sell prompt
06Fastbuild Supplies
Original Fastbuild Supplies catalogue spread with an understated deals banner and no trust signalsBefore
Redesigned Fastbuild Supplies spread with a bold deals banner, review rating badge and trade-price reassuranceAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Putting our review score right on the page did more for confidence than another line of copy ever could.

Danielle Beard, Digital Marketing & eCommerce Manager, Fastbuild SuppliesDanielle BeardDigital Marketing & eCommerce Manager, Fastbuild Supplies
B2B Trade Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a trust badge with a real review rating
  • Made the 'Top Deals' banner bolder and more scannable
  • Introduced a trade-price reassurance message
  • Standardised pricing and product labels for clarity
James Wheele, Founder, Paper & Pixels

Every one of these demos follows the same principle: prove the uplift on two real pages before asking for the rest of the catalogue.

James WheeleFounder, Paper & Pixels
07CMT Group
Original CMT Group catalogue spread with plain product shots and no trust or cross-sell signalsBefore
Redesigned CMT Group spread with a Trustpilot badge, 'Best For' guides, lifestyle photography and a cross-sell panelAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The 'Best For' panels mean customers can see at a glance which blade is right for the job, no calls needed.

Mark Levent, Group E-Commerce & Marketing Manager, CMT GroupMark LeventGroup E-Commerce & Marketing Manager, CMT Group
B2B Trade Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a Trustpilot rating badge for trust
  • Introduced 'Best For' guides to speed up product choice
  • Added lifestyle photography to bring the product to life
  • Introduced a cross-sell panel for related safety gear
08Serrv International
Original Serrv International catalogue spread with no headline, quote or reassurance panelBefore
Redesigned Serrv International spread with a benefit-led headline, mission-led impact badge, customer quote and reassurance panelAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Putting the impact of every sale on the page turned a product spread into a reason to buy.

Serena Sato, CEO/President, Serrv InternationalSerena SatoCEO/President, Serrv International
B2C Retail Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a benefit-led headline and mission story
  • Introduced a customer quote for on-page authority
  • Added an impact badge tied to the brand's mission
  • Added a reassurance panel near the product listings
09SlipStop
Original SlipStop catalogue spread with no trust badges, reviews or cross-sellBefore
Redesigned SlipStop spread with a manufacturing trust badge, best-seller badge, customer review and cross-sell panelAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leading with the manufacturing heritage and a real review gave the page instant credibility it didn't have before.

Edward Blackledge, Managing Director, SlipStopEdward BlackledgeManaging Director, SlipStop
B2B Trade Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a trust badge (75 years manufactured in Britain)
  • Introduced a 'Best Seller' badge and customer review
  • Added an 'Add spares' cross-sell panel
  • Restructured copy into a clearer how-it-works narrative
Shona Jameson, Chief Marketing Officer, Cotton Traders
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Giving the page a clear hero product changed how the whole spread read — it finally looked like it was selling something.

Shona JamesonChief Marketing Officer, Cotton Traders
10School Furniture Headquarters
Original School Furniture Headquarters catalogue spread: a plain table of contents with no authority or trust signalsBefore
Redesigned School Furniture Headquarters spread with a customer quote, trust badges, product badges and a QR code to book a callAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From initial consultation to final delivery, the process was seamless and the results exceeded our expectations.

Stephen Ferreira, Founder & CEO, School Furniture HeadquartersStephen FerreiraFounder & CEO, School Furniture Headquarters
B2B Trade Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a customer quote for on-page authority
  • Introduced trust badges (satisfaction guarantee, quick-ship)
  • Added 'Best Seller' and 'New' product badges
  • Added a QR code linking straight to a discovery call
11Biscuiteers
Original Biscuiteers catalogue spread with a scattered layout and no trust badgesBefore
Redesigned Biscuiteers spread with a best-seller badge, reassurance line, new badge and a cleaner gridAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything reads so much more clearly now — you can see what's new and what's popular at a glance.

Milly Foley, Senior Campaign Manager, BiscuiteersMilly FoleySenior Campaign Manager, Biscuiteers
B2C Retail Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a 'Best Seller' badge to guide choice
  • Introduced a delivery and packaging reassurance line
  • Added a 'New' badge and an online cross-promo box
  • Organised the layout into a clearer, consistent grid
12Strukta Group
Original Strukta Group catalogue spread with plain product listings and no trust or cross-sell signalsBefore
Redesigned Strukta Group spread with a Trustpilot badge, expert advice panel, feature callouts and a cross-sell promptAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having a real person and phone number right on the page makes it feel like an actual conversation, not just a catalogue.

Tazio Mitchell, Marketing & Graphic Designer, Strukta GroupTazio MitchellMarketing & Graphic Designer, Strukta Group
B2B Trade Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a Trustpilot rating badge for trust
  • Introduced an 'Expert Advice' contact panel
  • Added 'Highlight feature' callouts to hero products
  • Added an 'Add this' cross-sell prompt
Ben Andrew, Design Director, Paper & Pixels

The best demos don't redesign for the sake of it — they find the one change on a spread that was quietly costing the client sales.

Ben AndrewDesign Director, Paper & Pixels
13Otterdene
Original Otterdene catalogue spread with a dense grid and no badges or social proofBefore
Redesigned Otterdene spread with 'New' and 'Best Seller' badges, a review callout and a bulk-buy bannerAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simplifying the grid made it so much easier to see what's new and what's actually worth buying.

Roger Parson, Director, OtterdeneRoger ParsonDirector, Otterdene
B2C Retail Catalogue optimised:
  • Added 'New' and 'Best Seller' badges throughout
  • Introduced a customer review callout for social proof
  • Added a bulk-buy savings cross-sell banner
  • Simplified the grid for clearer product hierarchy
14House of Bruar
Original House of Bruar catalogue spread with no headline, trust badge or reviewBefore
Redesigned House of Bruar spread with a benefit-led headline, Trustpilot badge, customer review and discount badgeAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very impressed with the free catalogue demo, it was much more detailed than I expected and the new designs they created using our existing catalogue as a base showed clearly how more potential could be unlocked.

John Hodge, Head of E-comm & Mail Order, House of BruarJohn HodgeHead of E-comm & Mail Order, House of Bruar
B2C Retail Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a benefit-led headline and intro copy
  • Introduced a Trustpilot rating badge and customer review
  • Added a clear discount badge and was/now pricing
  • Enlarged the hero product for stronger visual impact
15Richters
Original Richters catalogue spread with plain black-and-white listings and no badgesBefore
Redesigned Richters spread with colourful section headers, review callouts, badges and a cross-sell boxAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Breaking up the page with colour and reviews made browsing so much easier — it doesn't feel like a wall of text any more.

Kofi Richter, Vice President, RichtersKofi RichterVice President, Richters
B2C Retail Catalogue optimised:
  • Added colourful section headers for easier navigation
  • Introduced customer review callouts for social proof
  • Added 'New' and 'Best Seller' badges
  • Added a cross-sell box for related products
Serena Sato, CEO/President, Serrv International
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Putting the impact of every sale on the page turned a product spread into a reason to buy.

Serena SatoCEO/President, Serrv International
16Damart
Original Damart catalogue spread with a plain offer line and no reviews or feature listBefore
Redesigned Damart spread with a tiered discount box, star rating, customer review and a tick-bullet feature listAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spelling out the extra savings for buying more made the offer click instantly instead of needing to do the maths.

Alyson Taggart, Marketing Director, DamartAlyson TaggartMarketing Director, Damart
B2C Retail Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a clear tiered discount offer box
  • Introduced a star rating and verified customer review
  • Added a repeating 'Buy More, Save More' banner
  • Added a tick-bullet feature list for the hero product
17Frontline Bathrooms
Original Frontline Bathrooms catalogue spread with no headline, quote or labelled lifestyle shotBefore
Redesigned Frontline Bathrooms spread with a benefit-led headline, customer quote, QR code and a labelled lifestyle shotAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Labelling every product in the room shot means customers can shop the whole look without flicking back and forth.

Darren Allison, Managing Director, Frontline BathroomsDarren AllisonManaging Director, Frontline Bathrooms
B2B Trade Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a benefit-led headline and positioning tagline
  • Introduced a customer quote overlaid on the hero image
  • Added a QR code linking to 'find a retailer'
  • Labelled every product in the lifestyle shot for easy reference
18Julian Bowen
Original Julian Bowen catalogue spread with no trust badge, expert panel or sub-headingsBefore
Redesigned Julian Bowen spread with a Trustpilot badge, expert advice panel, feature callouts and clearer sub-headingsAfter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having a real buyer's face and advice on the page makes the range feel properly recommended, not just listed.

Preet Grewal, Marketing Manager, Julian BowenPreet GrewalMarketing Manager, Julian Bowen
B2B Trade Catalogue optimised:
  • Added a Trustpilot rating badge for trust
  • Introduced an 'Expert Advice' panel with a real buyer
  • Added feature-point callouts on key products
  • Added clearer sub-headings and intro copy throughout

Ready to see these improvements applied to your catalogue?

Get your free page redesign. It starts with a 20-minute call, so we learn how your business works before we redesign real pages from your catalogue. No commitment, no cost.

An illustration of a presenter pointing at an annotated catalogue spread, showing direct-response principles in place: clear hierarchy, navigation, a hero product, social proof, benefits, cross-sells and a clear call to action