Five Things To Avoid When Designing A Custom Sign

Stop Making These Mistakes

Just drive into any busy downtown area and you will see a variety of custom signs.  Some signs look great and others would fall in the “needs improvement” category. Below are five things mistakes to avoid when creating a custom sign design.

1. Too Much Information If your sign has too much information it will look too busy
2. Several Fonts Choosing to use several different fonts can make your sign look like a jumbled mess
3. Ignoring Zoning Requirements If you ignore the local bylaw zoning it could result in your sign being removed at your expense
4. Not Thinking About Letter Height If you don’t think about letter height your message may not stand out
5. Forgetting To Consider Traffic If you forget to conside the type of traffic in the area, you risk a lack of visibility.

Things To Remember When Desiging A Custom Sign

Now that you what to avoid, we have a list of what to consider when designing a custom sign

• Check the local sign permit requirements
• See if your business quailifies for any grants or funding
• Know the budget you have to work with before you start creating a signage package
• Design your custom sign to be visable from its location
• Choose a font that represents your brand
• Think about those passing by the sign. Will they be on foot, in a vehicle or both?
• Remember your sign is a 24 hour advertisement for your business

Are you still not sure where to start with all of this? That’s where a professional sign maker comes in.  They have the ability to make the most of your budget and while designing a signage package that best suits your brand. Once they have everything in place all that is left is your approval of the sign quote!