How to Make Advertising Signs
Creating advertising signs can be a simple process with the right software, a brilliant designer and a quality print shop. Advertising signs don't have to break the budget either. With a wide variety of software available and thousands of print shops locally and online, you can create inexpensive advertising signs that look great.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer software (preferably InDesign, Photoshop or Illustrator)
- Printer
- Cardstock paper
Instructions
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5 Steps to Creating Advertising Signs
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Decide on the advertising message first. Once you've decided on the message, determine the sign's best size. Print shops can print in a wide array of sizes, so choose the size most appropriate to your needs. Consult with the printer to determine the layout specifications after choosing the sign size.
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Use the size and layout specifications to begin designing your sign. InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are the best programs for designing a large sign, but for smaller signs you could use Microsoft Publisher or Word. Keep in mind that the print size of the sign must be the same size as the size of the document you create in order to keep the content on the sign crisp.
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Review, review, review the design of the sign. Have a second set of eyes look for any errors and have the print shop review the sign prior to printing for any layout issues. Once all revisions have been made send the sign for final printing.
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Send your sign into print production. If it's small enough for you to print, make sure you purchase quality paper. Consult a local print shop, graphic designer or paper company to determine the best paper for your needs. If you're using a print shop for your sign production, send them the file via email or using a thumb drive or CD. The printers will do the rest.
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Review one final time following production to make sure there were no production errors, such as smudging or color inconsistencies.
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Tips & Warnings
Having a professional graphic designer design your sign may cost a little more money initially, but may offset any costly printing issues while providing a better quality design.
When using a professional printer, make sure the layout of the sign is in line with any of their print specifications to avoid last minute charges by them to alter the sign to print correctly.
