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POP Displays: The value of dynamic illumination in lightboxes

November 3, 2017

When customers approach a storefront, one of the most important questions for the retailer is: what do they see? Do they see the brand? Do they see the merchandise? Do they see the front windows and what is displayed in them?

Colour Management: Developing a RIP-to-roll workflow

November 2, 2017

The short runs—and even shorter lead times—of today’s wide-format printing market can pose quality challenges for the sign and display graphics industry. To meet these challenges without compromise, sign shops’ operations must evolve to support a completely colour-managed workflow, from raster image processor (RIP) software to digital inkjet printer to roll or rigid media.

Sign companies on pace to benefit from economic growth

November 2, 2017

As the economy continues to grow, companies that produce signs, graphics and related visual communications media are on pace to benefit in the year ahead, according to the latest quarterly economic report from the International Sign Association (ISA).

POP Displays: Building graphics to last

November 1, 2017

Some point-of-purchase (POP) graphics are printed for brief campaigns, but others must stand the test of time in bustling retail environments. There are a variety of ways to make them last, including thermal laminates for posters, face-mounting graphics to acrylic and choosing the right vinyl or fabric for banners.

Profile: Westwind Design Group

October 31, 2017

Calgary-based Westwind Design Group has its roots in museum exhibitry, but has evolved to become a full-service environmental graphic design (EGD) firm, producing everything from donor recognition systems and retail spaces to wayfinding signage and custom furniture, much of which involves using digital printing to add pizzazz to the final product.

Sign Design: Grassroots innovation in fabrication

October 30, 2017

In the sign and graphics industry, large-scale companies and institutions have often been at the centre of innovations in design and fabrication. This is because the organizations behind well-known brands can afford to spend extra money on high-quality materials and well-known designers.

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Salary Survey 2017: Results

POP Displays: The value of dynamic illumination in lightboxes

Colour Management: Developing a RIP-to-roll workflow

Sign companies on pace to benefit from economic growth

POP Displays: Building graphics to last

Profile: Westwind Design Group

Sign Design: Grassroots innovation in fabrication

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Salary Survey 2017: Results

POP Displays: The value of dynamic illumination in lightboxes

Colour Management: Developing a RIP-to-roll workflow

Sign companies on pace to benefit from economic growth

POP Displays: Building graphics to last

Profile: Westwind Design Group

Sign Design: Grassroots innovation in fabrication

LED Screens, indoor and outdoor rated

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VorTex™ Stretch Eclipse® D250

Dimensional, Dynamic, Dynamite! Make an impact with Assembled Signage by Gemini

DPF V9500 and Series V3370 Overlaminate

Custom HPL Trail Signage

Custom Sign Cans with EX-7 Extruded Frame

Flexible Die-Cutter Ideal for Sign Shops

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