Nuttshell

Nuttshell is a design studio that doesn’t just make things look good…they make things work. And when it comes to templates, that means creating something beautiful and functional for clients who aren’t designers.

For Nuttshell, the end product has to do more than match the design files, it has to perform. Their clients—especially schools and government organisations—need templates that behave reliably on every machine and under every deadline. That’s why our collaboration starts with a detailed handover process and ends with a build that’s as technically sound as it is visually aligned.

We’ve been collaborating with Nuttshell for over a decade to bring their layouts into fully editable, intuitive templates for Word and PowerPoint. It’s a seamless partnership built on trust, technical expertise, and the shared understanding that good design should never fall apart once handed over.

"It’s not just ‘let’s make something pretty.’ It’s ‘let’s make something that works for all our clients and does what they need it to do.’ I really trust you guys. I know that you’ll deliver what we want. And if there’s any issue, you’ll fix it."

Zoë Allnutt

Creative Director

A Collaborative, Transparent Workflow

Nuttshell’s design team shares client-approved layouts as PDFs, including notes on any required functionality. From there, we scope the project and confirm a quote. So there are no surprises down the line.

Once the build begins, we keep things collaborative. For more complex projects, check-ins allow us to workshop challenges and explore functionality options together.

That kind of mutual trust makes the difference when clients need clarity, quick turnarounds, and solutions that don’t cut corners.

"Our clients might ask for all sorts of amazing things, and you’re always really collaborative. Timplates are always pushing what’s possible. I love that. It’s been fantastic, particularly for schools. I can say, ‘We can give you amazing templates that’ll look great across all your computers.’ It’s more consistent, more affordable, and actually useful."

Zoë Allnutt

Creative Director

Problem Solving at Its Core

Some of Nuttshell’s client requests push the limits of what Word and PowerPoint can do and we love that.

From form fields and auto-updating tables to conditional formatting and accessibility, we approach each project with a problem-solving mindset. And Nuttshell appreciates that they can lean on us for technical expertise while they stay focused on design.

"It looks the way I want it to look. It functions the way my clients want it to function. It delivers."

Zoë Allnutt

Creative Director

Offering More Value to Their Clients

Templates aren’t just a technical solution, they’re a value-add for Nuttshell’s clients, especially in education and government sectors where budgets are tight but professionalism matters.

Being able to offer high-quality, branded templates is a service Nuttshell is proud to deliver and they know they can trust us to make it happen.