As many of you know I have a special passion for large format graphics and portable displays. Recently a designer called asking for help on guiding her client on what to suggest for a table top display needed for an upcoming event. Her first words were, “I don’t want this to look like a 3-panel…
The 2015 Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) trade show is in the books. Below is a quick recap of what we think are some of our most interesting finds. Does anyone else hate banners that are curled and look cheap? We found a new material that is both opaque (unlike fabric graphics where there is…
Recently I had the privilege of attending the University of Missouri–St. Louis introduction day for perspective students. I have no ties to the school except sharing a curiosity of its offerings with my son. What a great experience it was. I saw first hand groups of youths seeking knowledge, parents trying to help and teachers…
We are a little different. We don’t think outside the box, we worry more about what goes inside it. Never was this more evident than when a client came to watch our first test print on their gold plated metal which will eventually form a series of photos for a display. Everyday we regularly print…
At 1,300 acres, Forest Park is one of the largest parks set in an urban environment in the U.S., surpassing New York’s Central Park by 500 acres. Over the last 10 years restoration efforts have take place at the most iconic areas of the Park — the Grand Basin, the Jewel Box and the World’s…
We were recently asked to print banners for a local high school to celebrate homecoming and senior night. Oftentimes we print items for clients, put them in a box and never see or feel the emotions they spark when used at location. In this case our banners were for the school of one our employees…
Ever walk into your office on a Friday morning, open your email and the rest of the day changes from there? Actually, that is probably an everyday occurrence anymore. A few weeks ago I received an email from a client who needed a 10 ft x 30 ft “rush” speaker graphic at a concert. When…
When Delta Dental Health Center decided to move from their longtime home in Laclede’s Landing to be near the St. Louis Science Center they needed a way to draw attention to their new location. Fortunately they had use of a great monument sign out front but it needed to be updated. We discussed several options…
Everyday is bring your dog to work day here. On any one day there might be five or more furry friends bringing smiles to visitors and coworkers. It is fun watching visitors smile and talk in squeaky voices when they are surprised at the sight of a pet sleeping by a desk or being greeted…
Check Out Our New Custom Shaped Display Stands Recently a client asked for display that could stand alone, be adjustable in height and be used in a variety of spaces and settings. The client also mentioned it may be used in a retail setting from time to time so it could not take up too…