Did You Know There Are At Least 23 Decisions Made by a Sign Maker While Making Your Sign..?

Most people assume "a sign is a sign is a sign," and may think that the way in which signs are made is unimportant... But did you know there are at least 23 different decisions made by a sign-maker when creating either a cheap or a quality sign? They include:
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1. Type of material(s)
2. Material grade
3. Material thickness
4. Material treatment
5. Material finish
6. Orientation and spacing of logo
7. Graphics clarity
8. Color calibration and intensity
9. Cutting technique (shear, router, plasma, laser, water jet)
10. Tabs vs floating drops
11. Deburring technique
12. Layering technique
13. Bracketing specifications
14. Type of adhesive or connectors
15. LED light wattage/brightness
16. Quantity of LED lights
17. Placement of LED lights
18. Type of finish (natural, matte, semi-gloss, gloss)
19. Layers and thickness of finish
20. Finish QC (dust particle filters, touch-ups, polish, wet-sand & buff, etc)
21. Intermediate inspection & resemblance to rendering
22. Final inspection & resemblance to rendering
23. Padding & packaging technique

​Each of these decisions will not only have a far-reaching impact on the appearance and life of your sign, but they can also influence how a potential customer interprets the quality of your brand, products and services. Not every sign is made equal, and we like sign-makers who err on the side of caution and quality! Even though it may not be the fastest and cheapest way to make a sign, taking the high road for each of these decisions (and any others that crop up along the way) ensures the highest level of aesthetics, detail, quality, durability and longevity.