Blogs
Digital Message Boards
The digital revolution is certainly here and we all see these digital message boards more and more each day! These digital signs are helping organizations to communicate key information to customers in a timely and efficient manner. They are particularly prevalent at...
Sandblasted Signs with Eco-Friendly Traits
Sandblasted signs are great for exterior use and many retailers like them because they are durable and have a wonderful architectural quality that is very appealing. These signs can be made of redwood, cedar or high density urethane (HDU) at prices to fit almost any...
“What do you mean, you want a deposit?”
Every sign shop I've worked for has handled the financial aspect of transactions differently. In every case, however, the core issue is one of trust. Everyone is familiar with buying a product off a shelf in a retail store. What you see on the box is what's inside the...
Entryway Signage: Designs that Support Your Brand
When Pauline Sanders decided to pursue her passion by starting her own non-medical homecare business she approached SignWorks to help her design signs for her entryway. Because Synergy Homecare is a national brand the signage needed to complement the existing branded...
Problem Solving? Yes, There’s A Sign For That Too!
SignWorks was recently approached by our local Costco store to solve an interesting problem. Evidently, the garbage trucks were not easily distinguishing the trash receptacle from the compost receptacle. This led to mistakes regarding how these two categories of waste...
Trade Shows and Booth Graphics
There have been several new developments in tradeshow and booth graphics. This means light weight, portable displays that are easy to set-up, are here to stay. Gone are the days of lugging around a 100 lb display that takes several hours to set up. Add to this...
Logo and Brand Development
Branding and logo development are essential parts of establishing and building your business. As such, it is important to hire and work with a designer to help you create the image you want to communicate to your future and present customers. Your corporate identity...
Custom Color? Absolutely!
When Dave Zuahar of Z Squared Design specified colors for Senior Pro Services' new logo, he didn't worry about whether vinyl lettering could be in produced in custom colors. He just called us up and knew we'd be able to exceed his expectations. We matched the Pantone...
Construction Area Signs
There are many hazards associated with construction sites. Such things as debris, high voltage, moving equipment, and explosives are only a few of the dangers involved in construction work. Consequently bold signs with clear messages can make sure unauthorized...
Tech Tips: Some Useful Software Downloads
We've compiled a list of some of the most popular and most useful, shareware and freeware we've come across. From Adobe Acrobat to Stuffit Expander, we've included everything to help ensure the efficient completion of your next project with us. • Adobe Acrobat Reader...
Tech Tip: Understanding PDF Files
Like many small business owners SignWorks uses Adobe PDF files. PDF files are a dynamic and versatile format that can dramatically simplify and expedite document viewing, transfer, storage and output. The PDF acronym stands for Portable Document Format and is widely...
Tech Tip: Understanding Computer Viruses
Know thy enemy is the first tenet of warfare. That being said it is important to understand what a computer virus is. This devious little computer programs attach themselves to legitimate program-hosts and then engage in rampant self-replication. Often, it's easy to...