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Design Clinic: Secondary informational 4×8

December 12th, 2025 by

During my career in the sign industry I have witnessed plenty of signage, both good and not so good. The good ones were… Read More

An easy way to sell the design first

December 5th, 2025 by

For many service businesses, their truck lettering is their primary advertising—may be their only advertising. But Rich Dombey [Rich Designs Inc., Hillsborough, New… Read More

Design & Price: Trailer graphics

November 28th, 2025 by

In every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More

Wraps, partial wraps and look-like-a-wraps

November 21st, 2025 by

Vehicle wraps are a hot item—and a powerful tool in the hands of a good designer. With a wrap, you can create a… Read More

What’s it cost to add graphics to this monument?

November 15th, 2025 by

Before the estimate and design stages of this project began, I asked the client for a budget range. The client needed the sign… Read More

6 tips on presenting design work to your clients

November 6th, 2025 by

Many sign companies get frustrated working with business owners who have little or no experience buying signs, truck wraps or brands. But put… Read More

Design Clinic: Box truck graphics

October 31st, 2025 by

Communication arrives in various formats these days—some carefully thought out; some not so much. If we are the least bit alert and looking… Read More

Design & Price: Storefront window graphics

October 24th, 2025 by

In every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More

Does it pass the squint test?

October 17th, 2025 by

You don’t need to analyze Rob Cooper’s signs for very long to realize that he is a master at the use of contrast…. Read More

Try this easy approach to pricing your signs

October 10th, 2025 by

Ever wish there was an easy formula you could use to check your pricing? Here’s one we learned about from Jim Jackson of… Read More

What’s it cost to produce this monument sign?

October 3rd, 2025 by

Often in the sign business we are called in to repair or renovate an existing sign. Such was the case with this monument… Read More

Help your clients understand the power of their brand

September 26th, 2025 by

Most sign makers today are actively engaged in brand building for the clients they’re working for. They’re developing logos, signage, point of purchase… Read More