To start things off with an introduction, my name is Colin Roy from here at Richmond Signs in Brandon, Manitoba. 
I'm currently 22 and I've been in the industry for roughly five years now, starting off part time at my Pa's shop and working my way up (as his eventual "exit strategy", as he so claims haha).
I've had a variety of experience making signs, both in education and through the jobs I've participated in over the years. I recently graduated from NAIT (Northern Albertan Institute of Technology) in Edmonton with a Certificate with Honors from the Graphic Sign Arts program at the top of my class, and since returning home, I've had a thrilling time getting my hands dirty with a variety of projects, such as vehicle wraps and other wide format printed goodies.
So here I am, posting here after stumbling upon these forums (quite the little gem so far - its been an amazing resource even as the lurker I've been for the past week or so). Running a Mimaki JV3-160SP and heading up our shop's graphic design has felt very humbling, and I look forward to partaking in the discussions and immersing myself in the wisdom of many of the industries brightest amidst these forums.
Thanks,
- Colin
I'm currently 22 and I've been in the industry for roughly five years now, starting off part time at my Pa's shop and working my way up (as his eventual "exit strategy", as he so claims haha). I've had a variety of experience making signs, both in education and through the jobs I've participated in over the years. I recently graduated from NAIT (Northern Albertan Institute of Technology) in Edmonton with a Certificate with Honors from the Graphic Sign Arts program at the top of my class, and since returning home, I've had a thrilling time getting my hands dirty with a variety of projects, such as vehicle wraps and other wide format printed goodies.
So here I am, posting here after stumbling upon these forums (quite the little gem so far - its been an amazing resource even as the lurker I've been for the past week or so). Running a Mimaki JV3-160SP and heading up our shop's graphic design has felt very humbling, and I look forward to partaking in the discussions and immersing myself in the wisdom of many of the industries brightest amidst these forums.
Thanks,
- Colin
