In Today’s business climate, speed to market and cost seem to be top of mind as businesses scramble to draw in new customers at a frenzied pace. Along with this focus, firms want an overall branding scheme that gets noticed. This is no different in the world of 3D signage and fabrication.

Signage Is everywhere, whether storefronts, billboards, traffic signs, indoor and outdoor events and even mobile signage. Businesses today need to stand out in their core markets and receive value from a true full service provider.

Now that you have decided to embark on a 3D project whether a backlit sign, a POP or Display piece, consider these process steps with your vendor/partner.

The ability to customize sign fabrication is nearly endless. Here are the essentials when choosing the details of your next 3d Design and fabrication project :

Design Capabilities - align yourself with a partner that can do more than just produce. Choosing a firm that can also provide recommendations, options and collaborate and even design the graphics needed is a valuable advantage.

Company Capability and Materials - during your discovery verify that the company you are working with has the experience, skill set and hardware (CNC Routing, etc.) Confirm that your vendor/partner can work in a variety of mediums including vinyl, form core, acrylic, plastics, aluminum metal and more.

Create the Right Shape for Impact - The right firm has in house fabrication and router services to create an endless variety of sizes and shapes. These specialized devices are precisely driven by computer, ensuring precision and accuracy. The company you choose should have the right equipment and expertise to cut the right shape.

Size Can Matter - Wide format means an array of banners, decals, signage. Work with a project manager that understands that biggest isn’t always the best, and the size of your finished products first and foremost highlight your brand and output expectation.

Color and Visual Clarity - Choose a partner that can store and source a wide variety of materials in various colors for maximum impact. This includes translucent materials for maximum matching. Verify your tactile material production partner has received a G7 master facility certification. This indicates the company has the facility to provide high quality proofs and output products. This ensures your gray scale balance and neutral tones are of the highest quality. Learn more here.

Light It Up - Backlight or lightbox signage is increasing in demand and popularity. Work with a partner that can produce a backlit sign that works well either inside or outside. These are highly customizable and hand crafted in many cases. See the firms precious work that highlights their craft and expertise.

Finishing and Fabrication - Depending on each project and individual output and sign type, make sure you have a choice in lamination. Glossy, matte, and various luster finishes should be available. Add reflective and UV resistant coatings for weather-proofing and customer safety.

With endless options and unique solutions, the right partner can bring your ideas to life for your business and or event. Remember manufacturing of these 3D design concepts are a compilation of art and technical know how. Aligning yourself with this type of firm that has the above capabilities should go hand in hand with speed of delivery and price.