Channel letters look great, and innovations in recent years have created new opportunities for their use—with more applications and locations in play than ever before.
But there are several factors to consider when planning a sign involving channel letters, and here are three questions in particular you should ask before buying:
Question #1. Are you incorporating company colors in the sign?
There...
Springfield Museums of Springfield, Massachusetts opened the doors to The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, the imaginative and creative three-story museum, in 2017. It's dedicated to the impact Springfield had on its native son and the many whimsical and memorable characters from the pages of his books. Walking into the graphically rich museum, it is as if visitors are...
Independent and franchise owners planning to attend the FASTSIGNS International Convention are being encouraged to “Be All In” this year. When they visit booth 523, they will find that INX International is supporting the catch phrase full scale with a wide range of premium inkjet solutions.
Attendees familiar with INX know HFB UV curable inks offer higher quality and huge...
Nominate yourself, or someone you know, for a chance to be named one of Sign Builder Illustrated’s Top Young Sign Makers.
Are you under 40 with a roster of three (or more) 2024 signage projects that you were heavily involved in? Nominate yourself or a colleague today for a chance to feature both you and your shop in our publication...
Amid the growing popularity of the direct-to-film (DTFilm) market, Epson launched the new SureColor® G-Series product line and its first wide-format DTFilm printer – the SureColor G6070. Designed to address the wants and needs of garment decorators looking for a versatile solution to embellish a wide variety of materials in an efficient manner with minimal cost, the SureColor G6070...
The intention of the “My Story” series is to share the experiences of sign professionals in the industry with others. These experiences include personal stories, from struggles to triumphs, and everything in between that makes it all come together. The sign knowledge Alexandra (Alex) shares is both practical and thought-provoking.
Wendy Graves (WG): Who is Alexandra?
Lund: I grew up in...
A trip to Sarasota, Florida, is not complete without a visit to St. Armand’s Circle, an enchanting and sophisticated outdoor dining and shopping area with European flair, located steps from the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
With more than 130 shops along the circle, traffic and parking can be a challenge, especially during high season. To tackle the...
When your sign business has reached a crossroads in its growth, converting it to a franchise could be just what it needs to move up to the next level. Joining a large, established brand not only ushers in opportunities for expansion, but also provides access to resources and support that can take you exactly where you want to go.
At...
PCI Graphics in Rockville, Maryland, has always been a company at the forefront of the industry’s technological advances. From its founding in 1977 to its evolution in the 2000s into a digital provider of graphics for tradeshows, corporations and museums, PCI has always sought out the best and most innovative technology.
Recently, PCI added DG DIMENSE’s Dimensor S textural printer...
Are you currently working at a sign shop, convinced you could run your own shop better? Maybe you’re exploring a second career and considering a sign franchise. Or perhaps you simply love all things signage and want to dive into the industry.
Whatever brought you here, welcome! The sign industry is an incredible field full of opportunities—design, sales, project management,...
