Hey everybody,
Ive been asked to create a construction site sign. Is there a shorter term for this? So Ive never created one of these before but I was asked to make a this sign for a family friend. Ive seen them before and its a simple face with information, direct and to the point. I was given a business card to use as reference for the design. The customer will buy his sign and install himself at his site, he just needs the sign. Ive never made one, so I dont know what material to look for, the prep, and whether to letter with vinyl or overlay with a digital print. He guessed a 3' x 5' sign would suffice. Do I buy an 8 foot sheet of primed board? Can you purchase custom size pieces? Are there multiple options on the substrates to choose from? And then, what to charge? I like to refer customers to companies that specialize in areas Im not familiar with, but I would like to learn on this one. Like i said, hes a family friend and this is a simple design job for a temporary construction sign weathering the elements. I figure I have to challenge myself and this isnt a major project. Its just that Ive never been asked to create one, and never had the hands-on at my previous employer. What better way to learn? This may be a white background with clipart and text, all of which will be black. I'd like to give this a shot but I would like some pointers, if my generous friends here on 101 are feeling a little more generous with their know-how.
Thanks everyone.
Ive been asked to create a construction site sign. Is there a shorter term for this? So Ive never created one of these before but I was asked to make a this sign for a family friend. Ive seen them before and its a simple face with information, direct and to the point. I was given a business card to use as reference for the design. The customer will buy his sign and install himself at his site, he just needs the sign. Ive never made one, so I dont know what material to look for, the prep, and whether to letter with vinyl or overlay with a digital print. He guessed a 3' x 5' sign would suffice. Do I buy an 8 foot sheet of primed board? Can you purchase custom size pieces? Are there multiple options on the substrates to choose from? And then, what to charge? I like to refer customers to companies that specialize in areas Im not familiar with, but I would like to learn on this one. Like i said, hes a family friend and this is a simple design job for a temporary construction sign weathering the elements. I figure I have to challenge myself and this isnt a major project. Its just that Ive never been asked to create one, and never had the hands-on at my previous employer. What better way to learn? This may be a white background with clipart and text, all of which will be black. I'd like to give this a shot but I would like some pointers, if my generous friends here on 101 are feeling a little more generous with their know-how.
Thanks everyone.
