Millions of Americans spend a considerable amount of time behind the wheel each year. In fact, 8.1 percent of U.S. workers who worked outside of the home had at least an hour-long commute in 2011, according to U.S. Census numbers. Even though biking and walking are popular alternative forms of transportation for some, our vehicles […]
Sign Design
8 Design Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
Since I began writing the blog for Signs.com a year ago, I can’t seem to get away from signage. It’s everywhere: along the freeway, on the parkstrip in front of shopping centers, even inside public restrooms. I see good signage. I see signage that is so-so. But I also see some pretty bad signage. Most of […]
How-To: Installing a Perforated Car Window Decal
Installing a Perforated Car Window Decal Some signs are easier to install than others. For example, hanging a banner doesn’t take that much thought or effort, but installing a perforated car window decal to a vehicle…well, that takes a little more planning. To help you out, we’ve created a brief video to show you the […]
How-To: The Signs.com Online Design Tool
How-To: The Signs.com Online Design Tool Designing your own custom banner has never been easier, thanks to the Signs.com Online Design Tool. Whether you’re creating signage for your business, event, or organization, our user-friendly tool puts full creative control in your hands — no design experience required. While this article focuses on banners, the same […]
5 Signage Lessons From a Successful Yard Sale
Every spring, I purge all the extra junk in my house. I clean out all the closets, tidy cabinets and pantry and generally rid my home of all the clutter and detritus that seems to accumulate over the course of a year. Then I host a yard sale, allowing my neighbors to purchase previously […]
Logo Series: McDonald’s Golden Arches
This article is the first in a series discussing specific company logos, their designs and histories. The definition of the word logo is, “a graphic representation or symbol of a company name, trademark, abbreviation, etc., often uniquely designed for ready recognition.” (1) The best logos, used consistently, provide a strong corporate identity of the businesses […]
5 Functions of a Sign
Think all signs are the same? Think again. In many cases, the effectiveness of a sign is determined by its use. Is it going outside on your storefront or hanging in window? Is it leading your customers to an event or simply helping them navigate to your store? When starting the design process, think […]
