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  1. Customer supplied vectors not coming into Corel properly

    HI All, Anyone know why the odd time we will get a vector file (I'm assuming created in illustrator) that when opened in Corel it's wrong (has an almost distressed look). But if I open the file in illustrator it's fine? I noticed this in customer supplied EPS files. Note, I do not handle the...
  2. Design Software To Sign Software

    Hey everyone, I am looking for some feedback on workflows from Adobe to Flexi or signlab etc? If you use this software what file format do you require? I have been designing for over ten years, signs, wraps, print products, tradeshow etc. It's very rare I ever have issues with my files BUT it's...
  3. Recent Cedar Sandblasted Signs

    Hey All, Just wanted to post up some recent work we've done. I designed my first cedar sign in the spring (Glen Drummond Farm sign) which has gold leaf lettering. The sign design was well received and the word seemed to spread quickly. Since then we've received 3 more cedar sandblasted sign...
  4. Workplace safety

    Hi All, I'm just posting this because I'm not sure what I should be doing here. I've had a couple issues regarding my health at work and they do not seem to be properly acknowledged. Propane Forklift in shop without proper ventalation. My office is upstairs fumes pour into my office making my...
  5. 3m ij40 multiple failures

    Hi All, We've been having issues with 3M IJ40 C vinyl. Laminated with a Select Source laminate rated for 4 years (which is great for calendared laminates lifespan) Used on windows. It's lifting around the edges after only about 1 year. Note the windows that are failing are in the sun most of...
  6. Motorcycle template - DRZ400sm

    Hi All, I'm looking for a template of a Suzuki DRZ400sm to make some graphics for. It's my own bike so not for commercial purposes. Obviously I can make my own template but thought I'd try this place first.
  7. FONT ID please

    Hey All, Can't figure this one out. It's close to Margot on myfonts and close to American Typewriter but it's not those. I even was talking to Hasty Market Head office and they don't know the font! whaat? There are hundreds of these stores with the same logo.
  8. Mortgage Lending Logo

    Hi All, I've been given the task of creating a logo for a mortgage lending company. Called Stoneridge Lending Inc. The Stoneridge name came from the area the company is located. It's located on the Niagara escarpment. Which if you don't know what that is, it's basically a large limestone ledge...
  9. My new way of proofing items with dimension

    Hey All, I'm sure a lot of you get jobs where you are designing something that isn't flat. Yet you need to give your customer a decent idea of what the final product will look like. Some people just can't imagine the final product like we can. A shame I know. lol I've been teaching myself how...
  10. Organization Help

    Hi All, Peav here. lol I need some input regarding organization of our shop. Not storing materials etc. More along the lines of ways to take orders and keep everyone organized and everything running smoothly. I'm sorry if this seems ridiculous to you. I'm not a business man so I'm asking for...
  11. Google Maps - Search "Sign Company" Results = Starbucks.

    Today I had a customer call me. I asked her how she heard about us. She says she googled us. Right on, That's the answer I was looking for. Then she tells me that when she googled "sign company" every Starbucks pops-up along with the sign shops. So I try it here and yup she was right. What is...
  12. Script font ID

    Anyone know what this is? Thank you.
  13. eCommerce Suggestions

    Hi All, I am looking for a new eCommerce solution. Currently we're using MagentoGo. Everything has been great until I got an e-mail from them saying they are closing MagentoGo at the end of the year and going open source. So now you can download Magento Community Edition and run that somehow...
  14. Looking for a good Chiseled font

    Hi All, I'm working on a logo for a nationwide martial arts association. I want to get a font that is similar to Hoefler & Co. 's Tungsten Bold. but in a chiseled version. I cannot find any paid chiseled fonts! They're all free. Where do you get yours? I tried Signfonts but thought they...
  15. Trade Printing E-mail Orders

    Hi All, Just curious how you all accept trade printing orders from your clients via e-mail? It seems some of our trade clients are not detail orientated. It's usually an e-mail with a file they need printed and it says. "One of these please." and then I have to chase them around to figure out...
  16. Trying to find a font...

    With the worst reference pics. I need to identify the the font of the wording "bikes" on the green decal. The same font is used on both images. I've been given the task to re-create a bunch of Matt Hoffman decals from the early 90's for these super rare bikes that are almost extinct. Any help...
  17. Artwork Release fee

    Hi All, I am looking for some wisdom. Here's the situation. I have a customer who I created a brand identity for and recently called me saying "I just bought Adobe illustrator, That's what you make my signs and flyers on right? Well, my assistant is going to learn how to use it and create my...
  18. Tips on how to sell to an un-decicive client?

    Hi All, Okay so to start. I had a customer recently. Great guy, great company but maybe not-so great (in this case) vehicle graphics. He had me design up a few wrap designs for his work van. He wanted 3 design concepts. First, a copy of something he already had done. (first image), second a...
  19. Font ID

    Hi All, I searched everywhere for this one. Can't find anything. Any idea? Thank you!
  20. Font ID help

    Hey All, I got this vector artwork from a professional in order to make a back-lit sign. It's crap, I have to fix it all up. Any idea on the font? Thank you very much!
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