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Drawing Signs in Vector lines and curves
 
   




In this Article
Making Signs - Signage
Drawing in Vector
Signage Applications
Sign Materials
Trade Terms
Descriptive Images


 


Drawing in Vector
Sign manufacture is better suited to 'vector' outline production. The image right is not a key line, it is a vector line. This means each sign curve or direct line is a path route suitable for scaling to very large signs. This image was drawn by QuickSmart then produced using Self Adhesive Vinyl logo/lettering to an impressive size of 10 metres wide by 3 metres high. Each letter was perfectly smooth in shape and curvature when enlarged. Theoretically, the image could be scaled 100 times without losing lettering correctness.
 Trade Term:
Trade term VectorVector:  Vector equals lines, curves and combined shapes that are scalable and smooth regardless of size. Drawing in Vector has many advantages including being suitable for:
1. Signage Reproduction
2. Screenprinting
3. Engraving
4. Laser Cutting
5. Digital Printing
Trade Term EPSEPS, DXF or other Vector computer formats.
Originally, all computer images were drawn using vector lines and curves. These are now hybrids and work in signage production but may suffer limitations and accuracy. QuickSmart recommend specific drawings be set for all logos, lettering and field applications capable of reproducing such up-to 50 metres without splits.

Making Signs - Signage


Sign Reproduction is generally performed with vector images, lettering or logos. QuickSmart convert your logos to this format to increase the quality of images.

Online Signage Magazine showing lettering enlargement

Below: Further Magnification shows the letter remains crisp and true to shape. (your screen settings may affect view)
Online Sign E Zine Signage magnification

This lettering / logo image could enlarged time after time without losing clarity.
(currently saved as a *.gif for the web)
Sign Materials best suited to Signage

Colorbond Sign Colorbond - Metal (Signwhite)
Colorbond is a trade marked name and is commonly a two sided coated metal. QuickSmart Signs uses a Colorbond specifically designed to accept inks, vinyl and retain a high gloss level outdoors.
Other Colorbond family products include pre-colored coatings as used for guttering, roofing etc. This may be used for signage if color choice is correct however for long term signage, 'Signwhite' is a superior choice.

Coreflute Sign, corflute sign Corflute - Plastic, Ribbed panels. Available 3mm or 5mm thick.
Excellent choice for mid term sign projects. Cheap base pricing and excellent ink acceptance, Corflute is commonly used for promotional signage or high quantity sign orders where the material cost affects the ROI.

Decals, Stickers Decals - Stickers (Vinyl PVC)
Screen printing onto decals is the best method to achieve long term color accuracy.  Vinyl PVC may printed using UV Flexo or Offset printing methods, but will suffer short term life.
Screen printing gives promotional stickers a better outdoor stability.


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