Hi guys.... I have to come up with an idea for a pricing board for a Golf/Baseball Shop .The customer wishes to be able to change the prices from time to time and they want something that "stands out" ...... well I dont have a clue what to use.......... any idea would be appreciated..... Thanks R
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
stand out or stand "off"? price strips or shapes or just numbers ... how will they be incorporated into overall design? on what substrate?
in general ... I like to use magnetic for interior changable stuff ... or pocket/slot signs ... again depending on final look desired
let's hear more of the idea as a whole
Posted by B Daniel (Member # 11) on :
I used PVC for just such a sign about 3 years ago. Cremes, oranges and yellows and an edge print of elaborate Indian elaorate piece pipe on black PVC. They have brought it back once or twice a year for some minor price or staff changes. Its worked out fine.
Posted by Joe Rees (Member # 211) on :
Hi Rich, a couple things...
The best way to make anything "Stand Out" is with great design ideas. High copy signs have special needs For layout ideas, check out menus from nicer restaurants around you. A lot of menus for take-out joints tend to be pretty lame, but for higher end or themed places they can be great inspiration. Sprinkling in illustrations or raised panels can help organise copy and add dimension.
What to make it on... Luckily, being interior opens up lots of substrate options. Basically anything goes. Plexiglass, Melmine board or masonite, even foamboards. But I think to best facilitate inevitable changes (mostly in prices), your copy should be vinyl on something hard enough to remove it without damaging it. Also - strive to make all the prices the same size, color and font. That will let you do one very cool trick - run off several sets of 0-9 numerals and hand them over with the finished project so the client can change his own prices. There is not much I like less than changing menu prices, and the clients seem to appreciate the extra numbers. In the event they loose them or something, and you have to make a site visit, having all the numbers consistant will still make your life easier.
