Three Steps to Launching a Successful Signage and Graphics Business

Building a sustainable and profitable shop is both challenging and rewarding. Before launching a sign and graphics business, it’s important to know there are many ways to begin. So let’s dive in.   In the Behind the Signs community, someone recently asked how to get started in the graphics business. Their three main questions were:  How […]

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New Wayfinding Signage for Jersey City’s Downtown

The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) has introduced new wayfinding signage in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. Located on the Grove Street PATH plaza in front of 116 Newark Avenue, the sign was designed by MiT Communications as a part of a broader initiative to showcase the district’s events. The sign itself was engineered […]

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Power Shift: Analyzing the “Chevron Deference”

There’s been a lot in the news lately about government regulations, Supreme Court actions and what it all means. It’s understandable if you haven’t been able to keep up. ISA is here to decipher the legal documents and regulatory rulings so you can focus on running your business.   What happened? In late June, the U.S. […]

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University of San Diego Revamps Pavilion with Eight LED Displays

The University of San Diego selected Daktronics to deliver a new centerhung LED video display system as well as new end-court ribbon displays at their Jenny Craig Pavilion. The installation was completed in time for commencement celebrations held in the venue, with physical installation by San Diego Electric Sign and electrical and low voltage by Zeller […]

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PRINTING United Expo 2024 Kicks Off Next Week

Tens of thousands of printing and graphics professionals will gather at the Las Vegas Convention Center next week for PRINTING United Expo. Held September 10-12, the three-day trade show and educational conference will offer new programming, host demonstrations and showcase 800-plus exhibitors of the latest advancements in printing technology. Beyond that, attendees will have the […]

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Teal the Show: An Award-Winning Vehicle Wrap

Sinner Creations of Spring Lake, North Carolina prides itself on creating elite and impeccable vehicle wraps. Mike and Haley Sinclair, Owners of Sinner Creations, sat down with Sign Builder Illustrated to give us a breakdown of what goes into an award-winning wrap. Read what Mike has to say about the thought process behind a one-of-a-kind, […]

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Sponsored Content: Color Pro in Action – Ink Tipping

The Color Pro from Nova Polymers is an Automated Color Tipping Application that is for sign makers who want to decrease application issues and clean up while increasing application quality and speed of production. It uses a conveyor belt feed with ink roller application for raised areas of signs and can handle sign standard ink […]

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Colorado Makers Add Golden Touch to MLB Team’s Hall of Fame Ceremony

Sign Shop Illuminated in Colorado Springs, Colorado recently had the honor of creating the Hall of Fame induction signage for Todd Helton, the legendary former first baseman for the Colorado Rockies. A CNC-routed plaque now hangs in the outfield alongside the Rockies’ NL Pennant, Jackie Robinson’s famous #42, the initials of former Rockies’ President Keli […]

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Connect the Dots: Sweet Designs for a Colorado Candy Shop

This feature was originally published in Sign Builder Illustrated‘s August 2024 edition. The right collaborations can be pretty sweet. Take this playful sign package for Treeline Treats in Winter Park, Colorado, a scenic mountain town outside of Denver. Client Winter Park Resorts commissioned local graphic design firm ArtHouse Design to develop a comprehensive branding scheme for […]

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Major Grocery Chain Updates Signage at Cincinnati Headquarters

Kroger, one of the nation’s largest grocery chains, is switching up the branding at its downtown Cincinnati headquarters. Kroger’s Director of Storytelling and Visual Communications Sayer Crompton recently shared on LinkedIn that this will only be the second time the company has updated its branding on the prominent Cincinnati skyscraper since the 1950s. Photos from […]

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