What is bleed in printing?

Bleed is the portion of your design that extends beyond the final trim size to ensure there are no white edges after cutting.

LAYOUT AND DESIGN

Q: I don’t know what I want, can you help?

Yes! Our creative team will meet with you to explore ideas and collaborate on a direction that fits your vision. The process is flexible and designed to evolve as we develop your design.

Q: I don’t have a logo yet?

No problem! Our in-house team offers logo design services tailored to your business needs, ensuring your logo works across everything from business cards to vehicle wraps.

Q: I have a logo. Can you provide creative direction?

Absolutely. We’ll help you build around your existing logo with supporting elements like backgrounds, contact details, and layout enhancements—all while staying true to your brand.

Q: How do I get started with a vehicle wrap?

Start by chatting with one of our experts. We’ll help with design ideas, budgeting, and accurate measurements—ideally after seeing your vehicle in person.

Q: What information should be included on a vehicle wrap?

It depends on your audience. We recommend keeping key details like your website, phone number, and services concise to maintain legibility and impact.

Q: Can you match my colors?

Yes, we can standardize your brand colors using industry-recognized systems to ensure consistency across all signage and materials.

Q: Can you show me what my sign will look like on my building?

Of course! We offer photo simulations of your sign scaled to your building to help with design decisions and sizing.

Q: What kind of signs work best for my logo?

Logos that are more horizontal work best for signage. We can help you adapt your logo to make sure it looks great at any scale.

Q: Can I bring my own design?

Yes! We accept external designs and can provide templates to ensure compatibility with our production process.

Our In-House Design Team has got you covered.

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED IN-HOUSE DESIGN TEAM HAVE MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE

Our highly qualified In-house Design Team – Kevin, Adam, and Ollie – have more than 50 years of collective experience between them. They work together on many projects while also having their own individual specialties.

FAQs

I don’t know what I want, can you help?

We can help your company decide what type of signage is best for your business needs. Our first step is to have you meet with our in-house design team to collaborate on ideas to fit your vision.

What if I don’t have a logo yet?

No worries! Our in-house design team can help you design a logo while taking into account the proper dimensions needed for the project. Since we are a large format graphics and sign provider, we ensure the logo can be translated for all shapes and sizes, from your business cards to a vehicle wrap.

I have a logo, can you provide creative direction?

Yes. Our in-house design team can help provide creative direction to preserve your brand identity and make your project come to life.

How do I get started with a vehicle wrap?

To get started with a vehicle wrap from Action Signs, contact us to talk to one of our professionals. We will assist you in choosing a design, maintaining a budget, and measuring vehicles to confirm sizing during an in-person meeting. Seeing the vehicles in person ensures we can take proper measurements and photos.

What information should be included on a vehicle wrap?

The information to include on a vehicle wrap depends on your business needs. For example, for local tradesmen, we often suggest adding a website, phone number, and a small service menu. It is important to prioritize legibility when attempting to make a 1-second impression. Our goal is to help your brand stand out!

Can you match my colors?

We can match your colors and help standardize your logo with industry-recognized colors. This will allow your company to keep your colors consistent across all platforms and sign formats.

Can you show me what my sign will look like on my building?

Yes. We can provide photo-simulations of your sign in any location to allow you to visualize what your sign will look like to scale on your building. This helps our customers decide on size and sign type.

What kind of signs work best for my logo?

The type of sign that will work best with your logo depends on your brand and storefront. Business sign space is most often suited for horizontal signage, meaning a version of your logo that allows us to scale horizontally is often best.

Can I bring my own design?

Yes, you can bring your own design! Contact our design team about what formats are best for sharing designs. We can also offer a template for your design team to use in laying out graphics.

What is bleed?

Bleed, in printing, is anything that will be trimmed off because it goes beyond the edge of the sheet.

How can I make sure my text/ fonts don’t change?

To make sure fonts do not change, preserve your native design in a live text format. It is also important to communicate with printers and fabricators about your fonts and the software you are using, or provide them with your font.

How can I ensure that my images are clear?

The best way to ensure a clear image is to send us the original high-resolution image. Images saved from the web can often be fuzzy. Please let our design team know if you need help sourcing high-quality images or connecting with a professional photographer.