How to Submit Your Artwork
Guidelines for sending us your art files
Depending on what we are making for you, you may not have the best resolution or exact “VECTOR” type file format that we need. If we need to improve on your artwork there may be an additional fee of $85 per hour to “convert / trace” your supplied artwork into a format we can utilize. In addition, we will ask for an additional 24-48 hours to create your artwork.
- High Resolution is Key – Our preferred minimum is 300 dpi. This will prevent your images from being pixelated.
- Upload your file in PDF or EPS – PDF and EPS files are ideal for taking high-quality files and compressing it in a relatively small file. It is reliable and works on most operating systems.
- Make sure your colours matched to CMYK – The colours you may see on your computer monitor or phone screen might not be accurately replicated physically.
- Have your file in a separate attachment – DO NOT embed it within the email. It will potentially downgrade the resolution of your digital file.
- All fonts should be Outlined or Converted to Curves or font files provided.
- Exclude layers from your Export
- Check if your sign abides to your Strata, Company, Municipal policies. Sometimes, your building, corporation or local municipal might have their own rules, policies and standards. Confirming bylaws and policies and obtaining permits are the responsibility of the clients.
How to Submit Your Artwork
- PDF | EPS | SVG | CDR | JPG | TIF | AI
- Preferred file format is PDF or EPS.
- Always save or export pdf files using press or prepress settings.
- Save files as ready to print dimensions or scale graphics to 1:2.
- Do not embed your images into your email, send them as attachments
- Resolution of photos should be at least 300dpi at 1:1 scale
- Convert (outline) all fonts to curves or send font files.
- Save Corel files for version 2021
Design Tips and Tricks
- When providing measurements tell us width first, height second
“LESS IS MORE” – USE AS FEW WORDS AS POSSIBLE. - Adding a border will focus attention on your sign.
- Contrast colors will make the lettering appear larger.
- Use clean, crisp, easy to read fonts for maximum legibility.
- Try not to use more than three different font styles in a sign
- For legibility, letters should be min. 1″ high for every 33′ distance.
- For best impact, letters should be 1″ high for every 10′ distance.
- Ensure nothing is overlapping or too close to the margins
- Double check information is accurate and spelled correctly
- Minimum 300 dpi.
- Match colours to CMYK
- Confirming bylaws and policies and obtaining permits are the responsibility of the client
Switching Companies?
Are you switching teams, offices, or just updating your branding? Why not bring in your used aluminum signs and sandwich boards for a face lift?
If its not public knowledge yet please let us know and we will keep your signs in the back out of site for pick up. Quick turnaround assured.
Please make sure boards are clean and free of tape or adhesive residue or a cleanup fee will be charged.