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This 2015 study by The Design Management Institute found that design-focused businesses saw 219% more returns than non-design-focused companies between 2004-2014 as the design is incredibly important for business.. This article will point out 10 things that many small businesses get wrong when it comes to design, and we’ll give you suggestions to avoid them…. Read More

According to Peter Peterka, most businesses will have the opportunity & challenge of moving locations at some point. There are exciting times and stressful times along the entire moving process.   With the right planning, it’s possible to minimize the stressful moments & make the moving process a predominantly exciting time for you and your… Read More

Whether it’s designing way-finding signs for a new hospital, or an outdoor monument sign for a local business, signage projects have lots of moving pieces that require planning and close management in order to be successful. This post will outline 6 things that a client and/or a sign company should keep in mind in order… Read More

Vinyl wall graphics are a great way to add high quality custom imagery to your building for an affordable price. But, if not prepped or installed properly, vinyl graphics can look cheap, peel off, or even damage paint and drywall. In such cases, homeowners may find themselves in need of professional assistance to rectify the… Read More

Although the work can appear mundane, installing a sign can be an incredibly dangerous task. That’s because it doesn’t take a fall from a very high place to cause serious injury. Signs are often in high places, can be extremely heavy, and can also contain electrical components – when one or more of these are present,… Read More

Kerning and tracking are two things that have affected us all, but that most of us are completely unaware of. It’s like the air we breathe – it’s all around us. This article will explain what kerning and tracking are, how they’re different, and how they can make or break your organization’s signage.

Vinyl is one of the most commonly used materials for making signs. It’s a material backed with adhesive, similar to a big sticker, that can be applied on a sign substrate, or directly on a wall or window. Vinyl can be cut in different sizes and shapes, printed on, laminated, and even wrapped on vehicles…. Read More

The sign industry is like any, it’s full of characters: some good, some fascinating, and some best enjoyed from a distance. It’s important to know what kind of characters you’re dealing with when you’re looking for a company to handle your signage needs.   While there’s always outliers and surprises, most sign companies fall into… Read More

The Athens Area Toys For Tots recently had their annual partner appreciation banquet to review the year’s impact and celebrate those involved. Toys For Tots is one of those things that most people have heard of – maybe you’ve even donated a toy at some point, but don’t hear of the impact that their donation… Read More

Signs, such as those window graphics, can be made of a large variety of materials and substrates. Each one has it’s own strengths and weaknesses. It’s incredibly important to choose the the correct materials and substrates in order to get visually appealing and long lasting signage for your business. This post will give you the… Read More