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Sign Unveiling Ceremony for Groves Hospital

12/22/2012

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Wall Art Vinyl Demonstration!

12/19/2012

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Here at Alpha Graphics and Signs in Fergus we are very excited about a new product.  We've shown it before, but we are showcasing it some more here in this 'blog-video'  check it out!  You'll love it! 
It can be cut out, printed on as well as contour cut and is easily removable with no damage to the wall!

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Creating a Sign that Works (Pt 5 of 5)

12/15/2012

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Continuing with our 5 part post on Creating a Sign that Works, here is part number 5!

Choose the Right Typestyle(Font)
There are soooo many fonts available to use, and it is very tempting to use every one possible. Inexperienced designers will often try to use as many fonts as possible in their design.... all this does though is create a busy and cluttered look that people gloss over without even reading.

As a rule, designers should choose only one 'elaborate' font for a design.  These fonts should be complimented with more simple fonts used in phrases or body copy that must appear clear and legible.  Fancy or elaborate fonts may look 'cool', but often they are not legible and make your viewers miss the message.

When designing with a logo, use a font that compliments the logo.  Especially when there is more than one message in the design, or an image is being used in the background, the fonts need to have more 'weight' or should be enhanced by adding italics, 'bold', outlines(stroke) or shadows.  Contrasting colors also help make the text stand out and get noticed.

So... to conclude:
Always remember that creating a sign that works or gets attention isn't about just creating a design that looks cute ... it is FIRST about getting the message across.  This is done by making the most of three things: Visibility, Readability and Legibility.  When using our five EASY tips, your designs will look both good and work!

For all your custom sign designs, production and installation requirements, be sure to contact us at Alpha Graphics and Signs. Use the form located here and we will get back to you right away!


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Our Tim Horton's Gift Card Winner Is!

12/6/2012

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    Jeff Katerberg

    Jeff is the owner and manager of Alpha Graphics and Signs.

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