Journal of Design Proofs
How does the design process work when you order a sign from SignSpecialist.com? Below you will find our running journal of designs and sign specifications for Magnetic Signs, Banners, Yard Signs, Metal Signs, Temporary Signs, and Truck Lettering. These are actual orders from previous customers.
Our journal is updated daily with new designs. We only post in our journal the initial layout designed to the customers specifications. By the time the sign goes in production, many times, the design has changed dramatically from the initial proof you'll see below. Such is the nature of the design process. Never-the-less, this should give you a good feel as to how we and our customers design custom sign orders. If you have any questions, as usual, let us know - we'll be glad to help.
Akram
Hello. Thanks again for your recent order. Attached you will notice a link to your layout for your sign idea. Let me know what you think. Keep in mind monitors vary GREATLY in the way they display colors. If an exact color match is needed, samples can be mailed right out. Once we get the final go ahead your sign will mail within 2 working days. If you have any questions let me know.
Thanks, Toby
http://www.signspecialist.com/transfer/upload_files/home-aide.jpg (be sure to look at full resolution)
Type of Sign Exterior Alumalite Sign; Size 8″ X 50″; Colors White Background/Navy Blue Lettering ; Desired Fonts and Text Fonts Broadside or New Times Roman Home Aide Diagnostics
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Toby, We need the following changes and then can you send me another proof?
1-Within the circle, the words must appear like ?Home Aide? all on one line. Make the letters smaller.
2-The Words Home Aide Diagnostics must be taller, i.e., at least as tall as the logo.
3-The font for the words Home Aide Diagnostics are too thin. Can you try a thicker, bolder font like broadside. Remember, the exhibit hall is a huge convention center and people need to see this sign from across several aisles.
Thank you. Sincerely, Angela
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Angela
Hello. Yes, indeed a challenge. Mostly it is a logistics challenge. Making the Home Aide Diagnostics taller makes the letters look very squeezed. And then, because of needing some room for the g in Diagnostics to drop down (and a corresponding space at the top to balance the layout) limits how tall this line can be (all because of the limited length). And broadside also gets a little thin, again, because of the squeeze on the length requirement. Making the ‘home Aide’ one line adds even more length if the logo will stay proportional to the lettering – otherwise we would have to go the other way and make the logo small. But the logo will be so small that it will not even be a recognized element of the design.
So, all that being said, notice this link: http://www.signspecialist.com/transfer/upload_files/home-aide2..jpg This layout gives much bigger letter height and length and gives you a ‘supper sized’ layout (which is currently being used in most corporate display of logos). Let me know what you think.
Thanks Toby
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