One of the most commonly asked questions in relation to graphics software and printing is how to increase the size of an image without getting blurring and jagged edges. New users are often surprised when they resize an image and find that the quality is severely degraded. In print projects, resolution is key. If the […]
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If you’re creating artwork for printing, you’ll only get decent results if you’ve got a basic understanding of image resolution. Don’t worry, it’s actually quite a simple concept – nowhere near as complex as some people seem to think. So stick with me here, I’m going to try to make this as painless as possible… […]
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Your sign is the first thing your customer will notice about your company or business and it can be the most effective factor in maintaining a high-quality first impression. It is always better to go with established sign and banners design company that help you develop a design, which is right for your preferred needs. […]
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Here we are, at the beginning of the spring political season. Now, what generally goes hand in hand with the political season? Why, signs of course! And they will soon be sprouting like spring flowers along our roadways. In some places these signs are already making their way into the public eye… and then… suddenly… […]
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Once upon a time the word “cheap” was pretty much scoffed at and thought to be taboo- but it appears that this previously taboo word may have a bit more clout in today’s economy. According to an article published on iMedia by Tom Crandall, CEO of Ayohwahr Interactive, “cheap” is no longer a dirty word […]
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When creating signs with images or logos, our designers prefer what is known as a vectored graphic. There are two major types of 2D graphics: Vector and Bitmap images. Bitmap-based images are comprised of pixels in a grid. Each pixel or “bit” in the image contains information about the color to be displayed. Bitmap images […]
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Before you design your sign, be sure to consider the intended display area for your signs. Many graphic artists make the mistake of creating designs that look fabulous on their screen but not so fabulous for a large display sign. Whereas text conveys the message in an electric file, graphic design conveys the message in […]
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I’ve always believed that I can make anything if I set my mind to it. However, some things require a recipe. Making a cake is not so simple and neither is printing yard signs and banners. The commercial printing of yard signs and banners is actually rather fascinating. At a previous company I created a […]
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Being the new kid in the office is always a bit awkward. Fortunately for me the group at Super Cheap Signs is a great bunch of Joe’s and now a Jane with me as the new and only female addition. That alone should make some interesting story telling. Thankfully, I’m not the only new family […]
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I have a new buddy who owns another sign shop. Not just any sign shop, but a directly competing sign shop! We were talking today and he said a great thing about customer service, “I don’t focus on trying to get new business, I focus on trying to get repeat business!” because he determines success […]
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