Legibility is the cornerstone of sign layout
February 16th, 2024 by Bob BehounekSometimes, as I drive home at the end of the day, I’m not interested in seeing anything related to signs. I don’t care… Read More
Need a little layout inspiration? Here you go.
February 9th, 2024 by signcraftBack in the mid-1990s, Rob Cooper began spending almost every summer with his friend Russ Mowry, who at the time had Vintage Sign,… Read More
Stipple on an antique background
February 2nd, 2024 by Mike MeyerCool effects are one way of adding interest to a sign—and adding some interest to your workday. They’re fun. For this sign for… Read More
Download this chart to help clients understand legibility
January 27th, 2024 by signcraftCustomers often load a sign with excessive copy that forces the sign designer to use smaller letter sizes, hurting the readability of the… Read More
Design & Price: 3D sign for a vacation home
January 20th, 2024 by signcraftIn every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Design logos for both horizontal and vertical use
January 13th, 2024 by Dan AntonelliWe’ve all seen examples of great logos that work well on a business card but fail miserably in the outdoor realm because of… Read More
Don’t let creases and seams control your layouts
January 5th, 2024 by Bob BehounekI have always been a believer in using imaginary borders when it comes to sign layout. Readability will always prevail when enough unused… Read More
How to make a faux vintage sign
December 29th, 2023 by Donna WilliamsNothing quite spells “old tyme” for a sign better than the old, beat-up, chippy antique variety. And while authentic antique signs can still… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this truck lettering?
December 23rd, 2023 by Mark FairI did this job for a customer who drove up in a nice truck and let me know right away that he wanted… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this free-standing sign?
December 15th, 2023 by Ryan HarperSave this article! You’re probably thinking, “Oh, I’ll just put it on the shelf with all my other SignCraft back issues.” Oh no,… Read More
