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FeaturedDesign tips8 min read

The 7 deadly sins of banner design (and how to avoid every one)

Seventy percent of banner artwork we see contains at least one of these seven issues. Here's how to spot and fix each one before you submit.

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Sofia Mendes·April 14, 2026
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Vehicle wraps12 min read

How we wrapped a fleet of 12 Tesla Model Ys in 10 days

Behind-the-scenes documentation of our largest Tesla fleet project — strategy, materials, timeline, and lessons learned.

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Marcus Rivera·Apr 11, 2026
Design tips6 min read

Business card design: the 2-second rule

If someone can't understand your name, role, and how to reach you in two seconds flat, your card is working against you.

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Sofia Mendes·Apr 8, 2026
Materials guide5 min read

Choosing between 13oz, 15oz, and 18oz vinyl banners

Weight isn't just about durability. Here's a practical breakdown of when each vinyl weight makes sense for your project.

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Jeremy Waters·Apr 2, 2026
File prep4 min read

CMYK vs RGB: what's the deal with color for print?

Why your vibrant digital colors sometimes come out dull or muddy on print — and how to prevent it every time.

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Sofia Mendes·Mar 28, 2026
Case studies7 min read

How a local bakery tripled weekend foot traffic with one sign

A well-placed A-frame sign with the right design took a neighborhood bakery from 40 to 120 visitors on Saturday mornings.

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Jeremy Waters·Mar 22, 2026
Small business9 min read

The yard sign campaign playbook for local service businesses

Everything we've learned from producing over 40,000 yard signs — quantity strategy, placement, messaging, and timing.

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Jeremy Waters·Mar 18, 2026
Design tips5 min read

Perforated window graphics: when they work and when they don't

One-way perforated vinyl is one of the most misunderstood print materials. Here's when to use it and when to pick something else.

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Marcus Rivera·Mar 14, 2026
Industry news6 min read

3M just launched a new premium cast vinyl — here's what we think

We've been testing 3M's latest premium cast film on a few luxury vehicles. Here's our honest take after two weeks.

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Marcus Rivera·Mar 8, 2026
Design tips5 min read

Design rules for A-frame signs that actually stop traffic

A-frames have about 2 seconds to communicate at sidewalk speed. These rules make every one of those seconds count.

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Sofia Mendes·Mar 3, 2026

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