Articles about Report Design by the experts at Toast. What makes a great report?

Why Annual Reports Still Matter in 2026.

An annual report is more than a collection of numbers. It is one of the clearest ways to express who we are and where we are going. If it feels like a chore, something is off. It should be something you are confident in sharing.

Categorised: Report planning & design

Written by Mark Williams.
Last updated: February 11, 2026

How to Design an Impact Report That Truly Stands Out.

An impact report is more than a summary of your achievements; it’s a powerful storytelling tool that showcases to stakeholders, funders, and your audience the tangible difference your organisation is making.

Categorised: Report planning & design

Written by Mark Williams.
Last updated: August 14, 2025

Professional Report & Whitepaper Design Services.

At Toast, we help organisations create reports and whitepapers that look polished, meet accessibility standards, and deliver results; whether for print, digital, or both.

Categorised: Report planning & design
| Tags: Design For Print
Written by Mark Williams.
Last updated: September 18, 2025

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Making Print Accessible: How WCAG is Applied to Create Compliant Digital Documents.

At Toast, we help businesses and organisations create accessible brochures, reports, guides, and other print-ready PDFs that comply with these standards, ensuring your communications reach everyone.

Categorised: Report planning & design

Written by Mark Williams.
Last updated: August 14, 2025

Do’s and don’ts for annual report design.

What you should be doing, and avoiding when creating your next annual report.

Categorised: Report planning & design

Written by Mark Williams.
Last updated: August 26, 2025

Clever use of Infographics in Annual Report Design.

As the audience for Annual Reports broadens the use of bespoke infographics is now more popular than ever as a way of presenting information.

Categorised: Report planning & design

Written by Simon Browne.
Last updated: August 26, 2025

Formats and finishes for annual reports.

Selecting the correct format and finish to your annual report will add that extra finesse, making it stand out and communicate more than just the facts.

Categorised: Report planning & design

Written by Mark Williams.
Last updated: September 18, 2025

Planning your annual report design.

As there will be a lot of people contributing to the planning of your annual report, it is good to have a project manager to spearhead this and ensure the project runs smoothly.

Categorised: Report planning & design
| Tags: How to & tips
Written by Mark Williams.
Last updated: August 13, 2025

We design reports, such as annual reports, impact reports, ESG reports, and other important company report documents.

In these articles, our expert report designers share their knowledge, insights and experience about what is needed to create the best report for your business.

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We’ve been designing effective reports for over 25 years. Our experienced planners, designers, and copywriters will work with you through every project stage to ensure your report is successful.

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