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I'm currently looking for anecdotes and mistake driven lessons that occured while doing signwork for some articles I'm working on. The first topic concerns window signage. If this might interest you please read on for an explanation
(inspired aside) Today I was listening to some tapes from interviews of Letterheads I did at Safari at the Zoo this year. And it was like being there again. People were sharing their Letterhead memories, and I'm hoping to transcribe them soon so others can experience them. And this evening I've been surfing Letterville and it is so powerful to take in the meets, people and signs in a broad sweeping glance. It is inspiring and humbling to behold. Thanks everyone for being the sort of people who can participate and share in this manner. It is a legacy of resources that will always be a part of our profession and its a grand gift to all of the other trades that benefit from our signs. That being said, I'd like explain why I'm looking for trouble. (hopefully not asking, but rather, looking) I'm working on some articles for Sign Business that focus on signwork from the angle of mistakes and learning-curve type issues. It's generally a little quirky in that it does feature selections from my vast body of mistaken moments. (and I'm telling you the character building can hurt) I'd like to capture some of the vitality of the Letterhead experience because that is just how I am, but it would be great to portray in print some of the snap that evolves when we really talk about our technical problems. I'd like to ask if there are Letterheads who would like to forward a few educational gems on occasion?. In this case regarding window signage. Any error, mistake or misconception, material or financial will be considered as a valid sample. Please e-mail me first if there is at all any bother in recounting the issue (for example: photos, brainbusting writing) because I don't want to put anyone out if it's not used or appropriate. It's all about growth and trying to save our proverbial rear. However humour is a big part of it. If this experimental model for sign journalism works at all and people think it is appropriate, I'd like to periodically post or e-mail directly (to those who specifically say they're interested) some topics for people to weigh in on. It could be a fun and vitalizing way to discuss and relearn the rather annoying and challenging features of the trade, or I could just not ask again if it's not working, but I thought I would, so please let me know if this is a valid way to look for trouble. Please let me know if you'd like to participate from time to time, and let's hear some good ones eh?
Thanks for hearing me out
[ January 01, 2007, 02:15 AM: Message edited by: Steve Vigeant ]
-------------------- Steve Vigeant Berkeley Signs Oakland, CA. Posts: 55 | From: Oakland, CA, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Steve, This could be interesting. I'd be willing to take part. Makin fun of myself is something I do very well. The ability to step back and see the humor in our foibles keeps us sane & humble.
The things that come to mind for me are of the "measure once cut twice/right thing wrong place" variety.
Feel free to email me.
-------------------- Bill Dirkes Cornhole Art LLC Bellevue, Ky. Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are. Posts: 591 | From: Bellevue,Ky. US | Registered: Aug 1999
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This notion is an experiment. It's for learning but it's also entertainment. It doesn't have to be a bummer mistake, just troubleshooting lessons will do. It can also be on other topics such as the following: 1) Measuring,scaling issues 2) Internet prospects, What went wrong? 3) Partner asks "but I thought the job was so straightforward?! 4) Cutting, shaping and danger 6) Things pertaining to major gaps in how we saw the job and how it came out. 7) Mistakes that specifically lead to breakthroughs 8) Paint mixing, adhering and not 9) Creativity gone too far 10) Underbids, I really didn't think I was going to lose money on this job
I'll do the polishing and what not, I'm just looking for raw unvarnished sign experiences, or if it's got a coat of Frogjuice on it, that's OK too.
-------------------- Steve Vigeant Berkeley Signs Oakland, CA. Posts: 55 | From: Oakland, CA, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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