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How to Choose the Right Material for Your Outdoor Sign (Metal vs. Plastic vs. Acrylic)

A great outdoor sign is more than just a piece of decor, it’s a 24/7 salesperson, a crucial safety alert, or a vital directional marker. But once you have the perfect design, the next critical step is selecting the right sign material. The choice between metal, plastic, and acrylic can dramatically affect your sign’s lifespan, […]

The Story Behind The Sign

We receive quite a few interesting designs from our customers, and it got us thinking, what’s the story behind the sign? We process thousands of orders each week and we decided to reach out to a handful of customers to find out a little bit more about their designs. If you’ve ordered a sign from […]

What is an evacuation assembly area?

An evacuation assembly area is a safe zone away from a building, marked in advance, where your employees and guests can congregate in the event of an emergency evacuation, such as a fire. This should be at a safe distance from the building, it should be universally known by your employees, and it should enable […]

10 Safety Sign Coloring Pages for Kids

Children are naturally curious and energetic which leads to a number of slips, falls, and various accidents. These actions are part of being a kid and are impossible to avoid entirely. But as parents and teachers, we can minimize those minor slips and falls. Most importantly, we can avoid an accident that leads to serious […]

Reflective Designer Signs for Address: Don’t Compromise on Style or Safety

House address signs that only provide curb appeal fail to perform their most critical function—being easy to spot. As a result, first responders lose precious time in locating rescue sites when time is of the essence. Increasingly, cities are passing ordinances that set certain requirements for house numbers. For now, they mostly concern the size […]

Which Logo Attributes Correlate With Success? [New Data]

Logos are the face of a company. They serve as a unique method of identification to consumers everywhere. Logos evoke emotion and opinion based on the success and perspective of the company that they represent. In some cases, logos have a huge impact on purchase decisions. But do the attributes of a company’s logo design […]

Wildfire Evacuation Signs: For Evacuation Like No Other

Time is crucial during a wildfire. Timely evacuations help keep first responders and civilians out of harm’s way. They’re absolutely essential to protecting life and property. But even if the alert goes out at the right time and the public is prepared, wildfire evacuation can still be tricky. Wildfires can move fast, and evacuees can […]

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