Blogs
Using Non Standard Materials to Create a Unique Look
We are often amazed by the creativity of some of our customers. About eighteen months ago one of our customers appeared with a beautiful piece of Corian slab that had been left over from a kitchen or bath remodel project. Rather than let the material go to waste, our...
Sign Industry Crime Fighting Fact . . .
I read recently that the Clear Channel Outdoor digital billboard played a crucial role in the capture of the Gambino crime family boss, Steve Maiurro. Two days after being placed on the FBI’s featured fugitive list in conjunction with the Clear Channel Outdoor...
When Should I Consider Laminating My Sign?
When you are mounting a photorealistic image to your exterior window or storefront, especially in urban areas, lamination or a graffiti guard will act as a protector. It is safe to say that budding graffiti artists like to make their mark on retail store fronts and...
Temporary & Short-Term Sign Needs
When your sign is only being used for a temporary or short time use you will find it very beneficial to economize on the materials your select. Coroplast, which has the appearance of corrugated plastic, is one such material. It is often used for political signs that...
Vehicle Wraps: The Benefits Of An Indoor Installation
Unless logistics do not allow for it, we advise customers to have their vehicle wraps installed at our facility because of the climate controls that are available indoors. Think about it, if the weather is extremely warm, the vinyl will become sticky and may stretch...
Fleet Graphics: Creating Brand Visibility
When I think of major brands such MacDonald’s, AT&T, Comcast and like, like you I immediately picture the logos, tag line and color scheme. Of late I have also noticed that these highly visible brands have consistently used fleet graphics to solidify their brands...
Answers To Your Signage Questions!
Over the past several months we have been writing about many sign related topics. We have been blogging about everything from vehicle wraps and fleet graphics, to channel letters and illuminated signs, to tips on file formats and computer graphics. We answering some...
Are Values a Signage Component?
Absolutely! You want your signage to communicate who you are as business owner, event coordinator, or for that matter the person responsible for the local soccer teams’ banners. There is a level of professionalism that should be reflected in your signage, so...
Highland Hospital’s Acute Tower Construction Project
We are excited that work on the Acute Tower has begun at Highland Hospital in Oakland. Clark Construction is busily working at the site during the early phases of the project and SignWorks has been fortunate enough to supply some of the temporary signage needed for...
Are Pixels Important?
In the world of sign design pixel count is extremely important. To create truly vivid images, without jagged edges, we need art files and logos submitted in file formats of 300 dots per inch or better. Often, the original logo or art may have been developed for a...
“I don’t have a high resolution logo file!”
Sign making requires the highest quality originals. A good logo designer will provide many file formats to the client. Among these will be two file types, which, if the average customer attempts to open them, will appear to be filled with gobbledygook. These...
Cubicle People Mover Signs
There a variety of Cubicle signs specific to the type environment in terms of width and dimensions associated with the design of the cubicle. When ordering nameplate replacements or adding to an existing cubicle farm, you will need to select a sign company with a rich...