"Using the full range of design, presentation and printing options, some entrants opted for special printing techniques, including die-cut shapes, special paper, box jackets and PVC sleeves to enhance their reports' overall look and feel."

"Award participants also used different colours to divide sections. Petty says the goals of visuals, photos and special treatments should be used to increase readability.

 He says there are some companies that seem to think that providing visual image is a substitute for detailed written communication. However, this should not be the case.

  "The enhanced design features that have become characteristic of many reports should be used in making the financial statements more accessible. Also, companies must still comprehensively report on material items using simple language," Petty says." from South China Morning Post