A practical file-preparation guide for logos, colors, photographs and copy—plus what to send when production-ready artwork does not exist yet.
Vector artwork gives a production team clean paths that can scale from a door decal to a building sign without losing quality.
Screens, printers, paint and vinyl reproduce color differently. A named standard gives the proofing process a reliable target.
Image quality depends on final size and viewing distance. The original camera or licensed source file is normally more useful than an image copied from a website.
A sketch, photo, business card or existing sign can still be a starting point. File recreation and design should be identified before production so the scope and timing are clear.
Often, yes, but the file may need to be recreated or cleaned up before it can be cut, routed or enlarged. Send the original file at its largest available size.
Either include properly licensed font files or convert final lettering to vector outlines. Keep an editable copy before converting text.
Yes. The production proof is the final checkpoint for wording, dimensions, colors and layout before fabrication begins.