DTP Services
DTP Services at Bohemian Dragomans® – Where Language Meets Design, Precise and DIN EN ISO 17100 Certified
In international communication, it’s not just the message that matters, but also how it’s visually presented. Especially in multilingual projects, it’s crucial that layouts, typography, and graphic elements are flawlessly adapted to the target language. That’s exactly where our professional DTP (Desktop Publishing) services come into play. At Bohemian Dragomans®, we combine linguistic excellence with creative expertise – delivering print and digital publications that resonate across the globe.
As a language service provider certified under DIN EN ISO 17100, we uphold the highest standards of quality, process efficiency, and technical know-how. This means you can rest assured that your projects will be executed at the top level – linguistically and visually.
What does DTP mean and why is it so important?
DTP stands for Desktop Publishing and involves the professional layout and typesetting of documents, brochures, catalogues, flyers, user manuals, e-books, or online publications. The goal is to integrate text and graphics into a compelling layout that impresses both in content and design.
This becomes especially critical in multilingual projects. Different languages often bring varying text lengths, hyphenation rules, or character systems. For example, German text typically takes up around 20% more space than its English equivalent, while Asian languages pose their own unique challenges for line breaks and typesetting.
Without professional DTP, you risk awkward line breaks, cropped text, or shifted graphics – mistakes that not only look unprofessional, but in the worst case can even distort important content.
Our promise: Linguistic and visual perfection from a single source
At Bohemian Dragomans®, experienced DTP specialists work hand in hand with our skilled translators and revisors. This ensures your translations are seamlessly integrated into the layout – whether it’s a multilingual brochure, a technical catalogue, or a high-impact marketing presentation.
Our DTP teams are fluent in all major programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, FrameMaker, or QuarkXPress, as well as industry-specific tools for technical documentation. XML or CMS-based publications are also part of our daily business.
Thanks to close coordination between our language and layout teams, we take into account not only linguistic consistency but also the cultural and typographic nuances of your target markets. The result? Layouts that look professional and persuasive in any language.
Quality and process reliability in line with DIN EN ISO 17100
Our work follows clearly defined quality standards under DIN EN ISO 17100 – the internationally recognized benchmark for translation services. Although this standard primarily addresses translation workflows, we’ve rigorously applied its principles to our DTP processes:
• Dedicated expert teams: Translators, revisors, and DTP professionals with solid qualifications and extensive industry experience
• Transparent processes: Every step, from translation to final layout, is documented and traceable
• Four- and six-eye principle: Even layouts undergo review processes to ensure no text is lost or incorrectly implemented
• Terminology and style management: Your corporate language, style guides, and client-specific term bases are directly integrated into the layout
This guarantees results that meet the highest linguistic, visual, and formal standards.
Your benefits with our DTP services
• Everything from a single source: translation and layout perfectly aligned
• Multilingual DTP for all world languages – including complex scripts (like Arabic, Chinese, or Russian)
• Cost efficiency and time savings thanks to streamlined workflows and CAT tool integration
• Strict adherence to your corporate design and corporate language
• Print-ready files delivered in your preferred format
• Confidential handling of your projects in line with GDPR
Conclusion: Professional DTP for your international communication
With Bohemian Dragomans®, you’re choosing a partner who seamlessly unites language and design. Our DTP service ensures that your multilingual documents aren’t just accurately translated, but also perfectly typeset and visually striking. So you can be confident that your content will shine in its best form worldwide – whether in print or digital.