Colorado Town Residents to Vote on Wayfinding Signage

Commerce City, Colorado city council members have proposed a wayfinding signage project in hopes of building community pride and maintaining the city. But that’s not the whole story—they want to make sure the town’s residents have a say in the matter. “Initial conversations brought up this idea of wayfinding signage as a way of helping […]

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General Formulations Unveils RoughMark Cast

General Formulations introduced a new GF 885AE RoughMark Cast 2.0 mil/50 mic gloss white cast vinyl last month. The print film material combines the company’s High-Tack Removable (HTR) adhesive technology with the performance of a gloss cast vinyl for multi-surface compatibility. Whether on smooth or textured walls, or indoor or outdoor spaces, GF 885AE offers […]

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Drytac Appoints Anne Sierakowski as Product Manager in North America

Drytac has appointed Anne Sierakowski to the role of Product Manager in North America. Sierakowski will play a key role in product strategy development at Drytac. This will include assessing the market landscape for major trends and emerging technologies, as well as conducting research to understand core customer needs and requirements. Aside from this, Anne […]

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Elementary Students Design Wildlife Signage

Some North Carolina school kids have worked hard to protect their local wildlife with signage. As April came to a close, the island beach town of Emerald Isle introduced new signs designed by environmentally conscious elementary school students, a local news source reports. The signs feature children’s drawings of wildlife that contain warnings about damaging […]

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Elementary Students Design Wildlife Signage

Some North Carolina school kids have worked hard to protect their local wildlife with signage. As April came to a close, the island beach town of Emerald Isle introduced new signs designed by environmentally conscious elementary school students, a local news source reports. The signs feature children’s drawings of wildlife that contain warnings about damaging […]

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PRINTING United Alliance Partners with Advertising Specialty Institute

PRINTING United Alliance has formed a partnership with the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), a technology, marketing and information provider in the promotional products industry. The partnership allows members of both organizations to benefit from the increasing convergence of promotional products and print distributors, printing, and apparel and promo decoration. “For the many printers and print […]

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New “D-E-T-R-O-I-T” Sign Sparks Social Media Debate

As the NFL Draft prepared to kick off its ceremonies in Detroit last month, the city made some steps to ramp up its signage. This meant new wayfinding signs downtown, and more, including new “Hollywood” style letters that read “D-E-T-R-O-I-T” along a popular roadway, Interstate 94. For draft fans. ⁦@freep⁩ pic.twitter.com/qTPqED8BfE — Randy Essex (@randyessex) […]

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Staying Power

It’s no shock there’s been an industry shift from real to faux neon. LED alternatives are shatter-resistant and energy efficient. They’re more flexible and easier to install. And they never need their gases refilled. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re always the most durable or design-appropriate option, especially on historic buildings made iconic by their […]

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