It all started with a pencil sketch
April 7th, 2023 by Bob BehounekI think it started back during my junior high school days—you know, those times when we have time to doodle and dream. It… Read More
Better sign design: Simple, cohesive, effective
March 31st, 2023 by Randy HoweIf you’re going to really design a sign—to create an appealing way to effectively deliver the message the client wants to convey to… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this freestanding sign?
March 17th, 2023 by Cody ReichThe Camas Montessori School had a sign that served its purpose over the years, but time and the elements had taken their toll…. Read More
Custom type can set a logo apart
March 11th, 2023 by Dan AntonelliWith the thousands of fonts available for designers, you would think you’d always be able to find the exact typeface needed for your… Read More
Converting hand-drawn graphics into vector files
March 3rd, 2023 by Bob SaulsAt the core of my zeal for traditional sign making methods is drawing. In today’s landscape of sign sameness the hand-drawn and hand-lettered… Read More
What would this 4×6 sign sell for?
February 27th, 2023 by signcraftRandy Howe, Getzumexposure.com, Port Dover, Ontario, Canada So the customer walks in your shop and says his landlord allows a 24 sq. ft…. Read More
Balancing your life and your sign work
February 24th, 2023 by Bob BehounekWhile visiting with some good friends of mine the other day, we started reviewing our “work-to-fun ratios.” When this subject comes up in… Read More
Simple wraps deliver a more powerful message
February 17th, 2023 by Dan AntonelliVehicle wraps—whether on vans, cars or box trucks—present a unique opportunity to get your client’s message out in a visually powerful medium. The… Read More
Design & Price: 2-by-4-ft. site sign
February 10th, 2023 by signcraftFor every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Flat signs can deliver a dimensional look
February 3rd, 2023 by Braun BleamerUsually when a customer comes into the shop, it’s because they’ve seen some of my dimensional work out in the field and they… Read More
