From the desk of the Sign Art Etc artists: Q&A about Art for our products.
We (Sign Art Etc artists) get a lot of questions regarding art and while it would take a LONG time to answer all of these questions regarding art, it is very possible to answer the biggest ones easily.
Q: What actually makes good art for my design?
A: For our printers, we recommend high resolution or vector formatted images. High resolution would consist of an image that is at its printable size (most large format printers recommend approximately 12 inches, in any one direction, for most images) at 200 dpi (dots per inch). We use very high print quality, 6 color process, large format printers on nothing but quality vinyl or fabric materials. Our banners and backdrops are always designed to be of the best quality while offering the best prices.
Q: What if I don’t have any art to provide for my order?
A: We have many solutions to ensure you get the product you want. If you do not have art for your order, you can take advantage of our design online tool. It’s free and allows you to create your own designs using our fonts, clip art, and other art assets. If you like what you made, we can print it, as-is, or our artists can finish the job and clean up the loose ends. If you need further art assistance, we have in-house artists that can assist you and provide additional services. If you want to use stock art, we recommend purchasing high resolution stock art from a reputable stock art repository (for example: istockphoto.com, canstockphoto.com, etc). It may cost you a few bucks, but seldom will you find adequately sized art doing a google search.
Q: So you have art, you have my order, what happens next?
A: Our artists will either perform a layout for you or check the layout you have provided and then email you a proof. If you approve of the art, then it goes to production. If you need further revision, just make the request through the email system and the process will continue until an agreement is made.
If you have further questions regarding Sign Art Etc. or our art standards, visit signartetc.com or go directly to our file specs page at http://www.signartetc.com/File-Specs-s/53.htm