Designing Inclusive Spaces: Nova Polymers’ ADA Wayfinding Webinar Empowers Architects to Support the Visually Impaired
Nova Polymers Inc., located in Bryan, OH, is reinforcing its commitment to the sign industry by offering an ongoing essential educational resource focused on ADA wayfinding signage. Recognizing that a lack of understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes for room identification and wayfinding signage can result in significant financial penalties, Nova Polymers […]
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A Tough Lesson Learned
When I first learned what a UCC filing was, it wasn’t from a textbook or a lawyer. It was from getting blindsided. Years ago, I needed a short-term line of credit to build a freeway billboard for my business. The job would cost about $25,000 from start to finish. I’d use the line to manufacture and install the board, […]
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January 2026 Digital Edition
The January 2026 edition of Sign Builder Illustrated is now live! This issue features great advice to get your new year at the shop started off on the right foot. Check out the 2026 Sign Shop Owner Playbook written by SBI editor Alex Marcheschi, learn from the mistakes of former sign shop owner turned financial advisor […]
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Fighting Your Battles
Every sign project faces hurdles—permits, codes, ADA standards, electrical and licensing requirements. These delays cost time, money and sometimes even the project itself. But ISA and its affiliated association members don’t have to face these challenges alone. ISA’s advocacy team provides complimentary, one-on-one technical and regulatory support designed to keep projects moving faster, costing less and staying compliant. In 2025, ISA […]
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Behind The Signs: Close Strong, Plan Big
Join Joe and Liz as they close out 2025 with a special panel discussion featuring veteran sign shop owners Tami Napolitano (Awesome Graphics, 31+ years) and Kevin McBroom (Martin Signs, 38+ years). This episode tackles the real questions sign shop owners face every day. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to pre-qualify customers and know when […]
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Daktronics Delivers High-Resolution View to Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, in conjunction with Pro AV Systems, manufactured and installed a new direct-view LED (dvLED) display for the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The display was installed over the summer months and was switched on ahead of the school year beginning this fall. “When […]
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A Road Map For Your Shop
As a manager—or an employee—performance reviews are critical to your success. Essentially, they are road maps, letting you know where you are today and what you need to do to move forward. Performance reviews not only help employees by identifying their strengths and weaknesses, they help managers build winning teams. There are several steps involved […]
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Transforming Spaces With The Power of Media Architecture
Media architecture is transforming how we experience physical spaces. The integration of LED displays can turn ordinary buildings, retail spaces and public areas into dynamic, immersive environments. In this article, we’ll explore how LED technology enhances architecture, creates engaging experiences, strengthens brand storytelling and shapes the future of interactive spaces. How Is Media Architecture Transforming […]
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Signelements.com Relaunches as All-in-One Graphic Asset Platform
Signelements.com, the long-standing resource for sign makers since 2005, has relaunched with a completely redesigned platform and a significantly expanded library of creative assets. The site now becomes the world’s only single-source destination offering every major type of graphic resource used in signage, wraps and visual branding. Launched two decades ago to provide sign makers […]
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Ross Hunter Appointed as Liquid Graphics COO
Liquid Graphics, Inc., an apparel manufacturer providing premium screen printing, embellishment and cut-and-sew branded apparel solutions, has announced that Ross Hunter has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hunter comes to Liquid Graphics from ROQ.US, where he led the company through a period of transformational growth, expanding its footprint in North America and […]
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