Sign Graphic Design Service

Product Code: GDS-S
19 reviews
If you don't have the facilities to create your signage layout we can do it for you. Simply send us the elements of your design such as logos and images then tell us a little bit about how you would like it to look (the words and colours) and we will put it all together to create an eye-catching design. You will be sent a PDF proof for approval by email. Once your job is finished the design belongs to you and we can provide a file for you to use for other printing. The design service does not include the creation of elements such as logos or providing photographs. Although these can be done for an additional cost. Read More
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Key Features: BRONZE DESIGN
  • This layout includes text only
  • Multiple colours
  • 1 amendment to the design

    SILVER DESIGN
  • Layout includes your text + logo + image
  • Not included - complex text effects or image manipulation
  • 3 amendments to the design

    GOLD DESIGN
  • Layout includes your text + multiple logos + multiple images
  • Also includes basic image manipulation, text effects and multiple fonts
  • 3 amendments to the design


These packages are estimated costs, but for the most part, are an accurate representation. If we think there will be an overrun, our team will contact you to discuss prior to starting any design work. Any additional work is charged at £32.75 / half hour.

More Information
TO GET YOUR SIGN DESIGN STARTED WE NEED:

• Images or logos that you want included in your design in an EPS, AI or high res jpg format. Usually images taken from the internet are too small for large format reproduction, please feel free to send any logos over for us to check. You can also look at our image size guide. If you don't have suitable images/logos for use in your design, we can help source a high quality image for you at a small additional cost.
• A list of colours you would like to use, if applicable
• The overall feel you are looking for
• Any custom fonts
• Words/copy that you require
• Company logo in the highest quality available
• Your target audience
• Web site and any other relevant marketing literature links
• Any contact details you want included in your sign

View our design portfolio for design service artworks we have created for our customers over the years.
Product Specs
Product Name Sign Design Service
SKU GDS-S
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18 Jan 2024
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I recommend this product
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Contacted discount displays after my planned supplier let me down only a few weeks before a big show. Discount displays were able to get me a design completed and approved all within a day and the graphics printed and delivered prior to the agreed date. Great service!
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25 Nov 2023
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I recommend this product
Great service from start to finish
Great service from placing the order, help with the design, delivery and final product. Very happy with the sign. Great quality.
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2 Sept 2023
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I recommend this product
Good help over email with my design…
Good help over email with my design requirements and great finished product delivered swiftly Would recommend and use again
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16 Jun 2023
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Great service
Helpful and responsive design service and quality product too
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4 May 2023
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I recommend this product
Product and communication were great
Product and communication were great
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8 Nov 2022
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Perfect Bollard Covers
It was so easy to create a design and get our bollard covers made. They look brilliant. I found dealing with Discount Displays excellent.
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25 Oct 2022
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Rose Cottage Nails
It was so easy to order and my art work on the sign looked fab.
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24 Apr 2022
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I recommend this product
Fantastic Design Service
Very pleased with the service and product. I was a new customer to Discount Displays but they will be used again and recommended by me to others. The sign is brilliant just what we ordered and the service in making the design right was also fantastic.
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15 Apr 2022
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I recommend this product
Very efficient service
Very efficient service
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28 Dec 2021
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Easy website to navigate. Good communication from artwork designers. Fast delivery.
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Artwork

Whether you're a novice or a professional when it comes to artwork, we're here to give you the guidance needed to make sure your end result is print perfect.

I don't have print ready artwork, can you design it for me?

If you have the elements, such as text, logos, and text, we can take these and create a print ready design layout for you at a small additional cost. We have a number of affordable set price packages available to suit any requirements. Many of our products have a design service as an additional extra for instant ordering. For products that don't please contact us to discuss your brief. Visit our in-house design service page to find out more.

I will be supplying print ready artwork.

Many of our print products have the option to upload your artwork on the product page. If that option is not available, you will receive an email shortly after placing your order with instructions on how to send your artwork files.

In order to avoid any delays in production, please follow our guidelines below to make sure your artwork is ready to go. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch to talk to one of our team.

Resolution - 100dpi At Full Size

Generally, 100 dpi is a good standard for images with the document size set at full size of the large format printed product. For example, if you want to order a 40"×60" print, the image size should be 4000 pixels (40 x 100) by 6000 pixels (60 x 100) at 100 dpi.

100% scale at 100 dpi
50% scale at 200 dpi
25% scale at 400 dpi
10% scale at 1000 dpi

If any dimension of the product is greater than 5000mm, please produce the artwork to scale. For very large artwork such as hoarding walls, 10% scale can be utilised at 1000dpi for images, or use vectors as these will scale perfectly.

Bleed - 5mm All Around At The Final Print Size

If you are creating set size artwork for hardware then please use the product template. If you have ordered a custom size product please ensure you include 5mm of bleed on your design.

You only need to add print bleed to your artwork if the design extends to the edge of the page. If all of your text and images are in the centre of the design and are surrounded by a plain white background, you won’t need to worry about print bleed as the edges will blend seamlessly into your overall design. If any element of the design goes right up to the edge of the page, a 5mm bleed on all sides is necessary.

Instructional diagram for print design showing the process of adding a 5mm bleed to artwork for printing, with stages including initial layout with crop marks, designated trim line, and the final trimmed sign, emphasizing the necessity of bleed for designs extending to the page edge.

Colours - Please Supply All Colours As CMYK+

Computer screens use RGB, while printers use CMYK. You may ask why this matters? Most colours created in RGB can be closely matched in CMYK but some cannot. If colours are critical we always suggest ordering a printed proof.

Other things you can do to check your colours:

- Use a calibrated monitor (colours vary from monitor to monitor)
- Use a printed CMYK colour swatch to check your colours
- Don't check samples from a desktop printer
- Order a printed proof from us (this may cause an increase in lead time)

Fonts - Please Embed, Flatten, Or Convert To Curves

For large format print, we recommend that the minimum font site is 8pt (point size).

Our preferred file format for print-ready artwork is a PDF, please make sure you embed any fonts for perfect results. With other file formats please ensure fonts used in your design are converted to outlines and include all fonts and images used when you send your files to us.

Do You Need A Proof?

If you are providing print ready artwork, we do not provide a proof as standard, which enables us to get your print to you quicker. If you require a proof please get in touch with us to discuss. We do provide a free technical file check as standard, as outlined below.

We can provide a machine print proof for the extra cost of £25 plus delivery. This involves printing an A3 proof on the machine that will be used to produce your final print. This will give you an accurate representation of colour. If you are using our design service, we do send out a PDF proof, which is an accurate representation of content and positioning. It is not an exact indicator of the final colour due to the limitations of screens.

Quoted delivery dates for print are from approval of artwork, so please bear in mind that requesting a proof may delay the delivery date of your product.

Delivery

After you have placed your order a provisional despatch and delivery date will be sent to you via email.

Our standard delivery time for printed products is 2-5 working days after artwork has been approved for print. If you have a specific deadline, please contact us to ensure we can meet this. Please check that your artwork meets the guidelines above to prevent any delays in approval.

Free Artwork Check

Before we go to print, we will carry out a free technical check on your artwork. If there are any issues, we will contact you to let you know what needs to be changed.

What's Included
What's Not Included
  • File format
  • File size
  • Resolution
  • Fonts
  • Colours
  • Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
  • Positioning

Colour Matching

Our printers and media are of the highest standard and are carefully calibrated to produce vibrant, full colour prints. The process involves CMYK printing and this means it is not always possible to match Pantone colours, but they will be converted to the nearest CMYK equivalent.

If exact colour matching is critical, please send us a physical copy of other printed material, such as a letterhead or brochure, and we will check your file prior to printing. If we cannot achieve a reasonable match we will call you to discuss.

Please send any physical examples to: Discount Displays, 31-35 Wortley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CRO 3EB.

Need more help? Check out our full artwork preparation guide below:


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Check out our FAQ page for general information about delivery, artwork, returns and more.

If you want to ask a question about this product please contact us via the Live Chat button on the side of the page, call us on 020 8664 5660 or e-mail us at sales@discountdisplays.co.uk.

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