Now you'd be forgiven for thinking our local branch of printing.com was employing bouncers but the guys in the photo are actually Jon and Adam who own and run the place.

We're big believers in supporting good local businesses and so this post is a blatant plug for anyone living in our area to check out the great service at printing.com in Bury town centre. The shop's on Bolton Road close to the East Lancashire Railway station and we can say with hands on hearts that they're a dream to deal with.

Jon, Adam and new member of staff Tom are the guys responsible for producing all the bright and funky Don't Panic stationery along with a lot of the other printed stuff our events tend to generate. Thanks to their help our branding is getting absolutely everywhere with postcards adorning noticeboards and folders gracing boardrooms across the UK.

We've always been fans of printing.com's philosophy of providing high quality print at great prices not to mention their fantastic monthly offers and believe that good print and design says a lot about an organisation or business.

This got me thinking about the recent debacle of the 2012 Olympic logo and how different it could have been. I just don't buy the excuse that it's aimed at a younger generation - they're too busy shooting aliens in Manchester Cathedral - and surely the Olympics should be an event for all ages.

I particularly dislike the disgraceful lower case font they've used for 'London' although I have to confess the design's one saving grace has to be its choice of a pink version but then I would say that.

Anyway, there's a lot of design talent in printing.com franchises across the UK and I thought it'd be a real eye opener if the company tapped into that with a competition for the branches to come up with an alternative logo for 2012... Get Head Office on the phone!