Monkey 252 Posted October 6, 2013 Had an order for 8 of these signs. At first they wanted foam core to be used. I strongly discouraged but they were set on it. I finally got the to switch to corrugated plastic, cause foam core in a steel factory just bothered me. Yeah they would have had to have them replaced and made me more money but I cant do that to people. Now that they sent me a picture of 1 installed, Im really glad I got them to change....its installed outside. Only thing I couldnt change their minds on was size. wanted 23x35. So had to cut 1" off 2 sides. No idea why they were so set on that size but they wouldnt change. But they paid very well for them so they got what they wanted Pic they sent installed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted October 6, 2013 Bizarre, considering their measurement of width fails to allow the sign to mount properly onto the building (it doesn't reach across far enough) That's a pretty flimsy (lighweight) font for important and vital rules. Is the NOTICE part at the top a reverse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted October 6, 2013 on the odd size...I had that happen to me once. They were quoting the MINIMUM size required and they thought it couldn't be any bigger. Go figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 6, 2013 Looks nice and clean exept what are the funny spots in the first picture - some kind of reflection? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted October 6, 2013 Looks nice and clean exept what are the funny spots in the first picture - some kind of reflection? If you mean down the middle, yeah thats just reflection. on the odd size...I had that happen to me once. They were quoting the MINIMUM size required and they thought it couldn't be any bigger. Go figure. yeah The way they were determined on that size I figured they had a frame deal it was going in or on that it had to be that size. But again there was 8 of them so maybe the others were installed on something that specifically needed that size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 6, 2013 As long as they're happy that's all that really matters. Our opinions of size and style are secondary to the man writing the check. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted October 6, 2013 Yup they are and already coming up with more signs they want done the same way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smendlik 113 Posted October 7, 2013 Looks good except I'm not sure about the center justificaiton. To me a list is easier to read if it's left justified. In the end, as you said, the customer was happy with the signs and that's what really matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted October 7, 2013 I felt kind of the same but they gave me example of how they wanted it laid out. I give them what they want and they pay well for it. So if they want it upside down, they will get it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 7, 2013 I'll do it DaVinci style if they want. Just have to look in a mirror to read it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted October 7, 2013 'I'll do it DaVinci style..." That reminds me of a client I had who wanted his company website affixed onto the front of his dump truck bed (the overhanging part over the cab) I tried to convince him to put it in mirror-reverse up there. He didn't "get it" --- ahhhhhh, truck drivers, gotta love 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smendlik 113 Posted October 7, 2013 As you said, if that's what makes them happy then that's what you give them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 8, 2013 Guys or Gals sitting in a office saying about this wide will be fine they probably never gave a thought about how it would be mounted. I have had people wanting a small sign then fill it with information and want it mounted 10 feet high where you could not make it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandonJ 5 Posted November 5, 2013 You always have to know the use of a sign before you can produce it, no matter the size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pampered Peach 1 Posted November 6, 2013 Lists probably left justified, titles and other things center justified. But I really, really like it! Great job! It is so clean looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bossman696 28 Posted November 9, 2013 Sometimes you have to tell the customer what they really want.... Lol. Nice looking sign. Working in commercial printing as my main job, I know all about the crazy stuff bring in or ask for. We had a guy a few weeks and he wanted business cards but didn't know what he wanted on them. My first question is always what kind of business are you in? "Well I really don't know." I quickly referred him to another designer at the office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted November 9, 2013 Nice and clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted November 9, 2013 These people know what they want and expect to get what they want, and pay well for it. So if they want the text backwards and upside down....thats what Ill do for them. I always make a proof and send it to them with everything dimensioned (architect days) and they sign off before I start any actual work 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
