Cam's post about the idiot customer got me thinking. There is alot of stereotypical sign designs that go with certain types of businesses. I quick drew up a few examples I could remember seeing over the years. These are, I think, some good examples of some bad signs I see related with certain businesses. Can you think of any more?
[ December 03, 2007, 07:05 PM: Message edited by: Ben Diaz ]
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Ben,
You forgot the dimensions on the architect's sign. It must add up to at least 64" of copy to fit in 48" height.
What about the "Shear Incompetence" salon with Brush Script caps, a scissors, comb, and hair dryer?
Posted by Joseph Diaz (Member # 5913) on :
Yeah noticed how the used car design is on an old faded lighted face… hahaha and “El Diablo” has to be on chrome on the back window of a 1979 Lincoln town car low-rider .
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
this post is politically incorrect and may well end up in a law suit....
HA HA HA.....HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
I swear your layouts came from my hometown. Especially the used car sign! I can just see that brittle ghosted re-done three times Lexan. Here is a mockup based on a few actual signs from my area, and some I made up just because they are so stereotypical that you do not even have to engage your brain, much less your imagination, to produce them. Love.....Jill Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
Don't forget about those profitable race-car lettering jobs........
-----Quick & Dirty-----
"Oh yeah... I know this is Thursday, but we need it lettered before we go practice Friday night....."
Posted by Nancie W. Phillips (Member # 3484) on :
Jon is reminding me why I'm glad to no longer be in Talladega...
Posted by Paul Bierce (Member # 5412) on :
On a somewhat related note, the term Stereotype originated as a typesetting term. In the days of movable type it was commonplace to glue or solder two letters that were often used together. Examples include "st", "tr", "fr", "er" etc.
These dual letters came to be known as "stereotype"
Posted by Darcy Baker (Member # 8262) on :
Didn't know that. I always thought sterotype was a secretary with a walkman.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Here's a mock up of one that just went up here in town for a racing/sports memorabilia shop....
I think I know the shop who made it, but every time I've gone by the last few weeks, it's closed.
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