First real sign

[dirtydog50000]

Hi,

I'm designing, producing and installing my first what I would call real sign (I've done plenty of banners, coro and lettering but nothing like this. If I could get a little insight on pricing on a job like this i would apreciate it. Atached is the plan submited to the town.

Thank you,

Paul

 

[Gino]

What materials and methods are at your disposal for making this sign ??

In addition, I believe your layout lacks quite a bit. Between too many serifs, squashing, repeating, unneeded asterisks, negative spacing and colors..... you need some coaching or help.

 

[SignManiac]

About a grand here. plus install

For basic as you described. I could get $2k or better for a dimensional sign. Your design could use improvement

 

[Mosh]

Avery? LOL. Use Oracal 751 or 951.
Check out auesign frames they are MM on here, they can hook up up with a PVC frame/post system that are hands down the best I have ever used....then you can use max metal (poly metal) and not that lusterboard that will only last 2-3 years...

Here is their site....http://www.auesignframes.com/default.aspx

 

[Jillbeans]

Next time post a jpg so more people can see.
Are you sure you want to use that layout?
I don't discuss pricing in the open.
• Lustreborad can delaminate, I would re-think that and use Alumalite
• Avery can come unglued...try Oracal 951
Love.....Jill

 

[Gino]

Ha..... I didn't see the materials at the bottom, it didn't open that far for me the first time.

Like Jill, I'm not a fan of posting up numbers out here in the open, but I feel you're using all the wrong materials, too.

Maniac's price sounds Okay.

 

[Moze]

Just trying to help... If you keep your dimensions outside of the drawing of the sign, the art will look a bit more cleaner/professional.

The attached is a survey but shows what I'm talking about.

 

[Jillbeans]

Here's a quick (no kerning etc) layout suggestion.

 

[Hicalibersigns]

The ends on your dimension arrows are so long it took me awhile to figure out that they are arrows. Again, this is constructive criticism aimed at helping you to look a bit more professional. Moze is right, they should be outside the drawing. Grab some professionally done blueprints and study the way that they place dimensions on a drawing.

 

[dirtydog50000]

Thanks for everyones imput. It looks like I opened a can of worms. lol

 

[Doc Savage]

If your going to use lusterboard you will need to have some sort of support on top and bottom to prevent it bowing in the wind. Additionally you need to protect the edges of lusterboard or it will delam pretty quick as compared to other products.

I would recommend a 3/4" aluminum C-channel top and bottom for the board to set in. With drain holes drilled in the bottom channel. Additionally, I also recommend using alumalite instead of lusterboard. The aluminum surface will last much longer than the PVC and will not fade as quickly.

That being said I designed a sign just like this last week and it was build and installed by our shop on last Friday. I don't forsee it lasting long in Ohio winters.

 

[Pat Whatley]

Nothing wrong with a can of worms. You're missing a golden opportunity to do something nice. A rectangle on two posts is boring, it's lifelesss, it's something to be ignored.

For the love get rid of the dang address. If people are looking for it they'll know they're in the right spot when the see the name.

Here's a quick thought...no big deal to knock out with a jigsaw.

 

[DizzyMarkus]

In our town we also need to show distance from street, building and actual mounting location for the town to say its safe. They sometimes depending on structure, require mounting specs. Ours must be much more detailed than yours.
We submit your type for the customer to signoff on

Markus

 

[John Butto]

a breath of fresh air

Nothing wrong with a can of worms. You're missing a golden opportunity to do something nice. A rectangle on two posts is boring, it's lifelesss, it's something to be ignored.

For the love get rid of the dang address. If people are looking for it they'll know they're in the right spot when the see the name.

Here's a quick thought...no big deal to knock out with a jigsaw.

Very nice, great advice.

 

[Rick]

Nothing wrong with a can of worms. You're missing a golden opportunity to do something nice. A rectangle on two posts is boring, it's lifelesss, it's something to be ignored.

For the love get rid of the dang address. If people are looking for it they'll know they're in the right spot when the see the name.

Here's a quick thought...no big deal to knock out with a jigsaw.

I was going to draw something up but no need, this is what I'm talking about!!!
Nice!

 

[briankb]

Here's a quick (no kerning etc) layout suggestion.

I like it a lot!