The project planning guide
A better brief.
A clearer starting point.
You do not need every answer before contacting us. The information below helps us understand the work and ask the right next questions.
Business signs
Photograph the proposed location. Include approximate width and height, the message to display and whether an existing sign is being replaced.
Vehicle graphics
List the year, make and model. Include photographs of each side, the number of vehicles and whether you want lettering, selected graphics or wider coverage.
Existing sign service
Describe the problem and send overall and close-up photographs taken safely from ground level. Note access restrictions and any known sign dimensions.
Banners, decals & displays
Include the finished size, quantity and wording. Describe where the piece will be used, the surface for any decals and how a banner or display will be mounted. Tell us whether it is for an event, a business or a personal project.
House, property & campaign signs
Send the wording, quantity and a photograph of the intended location. For realtor and election signs, include the artwork, required sizes and any supplied placement or purchasing requirements. For a house sign, share the address or design you want displayed.
Artwork & timing
Share original logo files where available, the wording to include and any fixed deadline. Tell us whether the design is ready or needs development.
Do not open electrical equipment, climb a sign structure or enter a restricted area to gather quote information. Tell us what you can safely provide.
Artwork & files
Start with the
best original.
Original logo artwork and full-resolution photographs give us a better starting point than screenshots or images saved from social media. If that is all you have, we can review it and discuss the preparation needed.
Which files are useful?
Original vector artwork, such as a suitable PDF, AI, EPS or SVG file, is helpful for logos and lettering. For photographs, keep the largest original available. A file extension alone does not guarantee that the artwork is suitable; we assess it for the intended size and application.
Should I resize or crop photographs first?
Keep the original uncropped file and explain the part you want to feature. Tell us the finished dimensions so we can assess the composition and resolution for the actual project.
What about fonts and colours?
Share brand guidelines, named colours and font information if available. Screen colours can differ from the finished material, so mention any critical colour requirement before production. Use artwork and photographs you have permission to reproduce.
How do I share my files?
Describe the files in your enquiry. We will discuss the appropriate way to send them after reviewing the project; this form does not accept attachments.
Before you approve
A few checks.
A better finish.
Review the proof against the intended use, not just the way it looks on a screen. Raise any changes before the production details are confirmed.
- Read every word, phone number, address and web address
- Check the finished size, quantities and any different versions
- Confirm the layout, colours, materials and finishing details
- Confirm which surfaces, sides or locations are included
- Review installation, site access, timing and responsibilities
Planning for a particular setting?
Explore practical guides for premises, fleets, worksites, properties and personal projects.
A new sign starts with a conversation.
Tell us what you are planning. We will review the details and help define the next steps.