4 Questions To Ask Your Sign Expert Before You Buy In St. Louis, MO

Not all sign experts are created equal. To make sure you find the best person for the job, today’s post shares 4 questions to ask your sign expert before you place an order.

Read on to learn more, or call (314)-726-5500 to speak directly with a sign expert in St. Louis, MO.

Top-4 Questions To Ask A Sign Expert Before You Buy

1.   Can I See Your Sign Portfolio?

There is no standard definition for sign expert, so everyone will specialize in different types of signs or parts of the sign ordering process (e.g. installation, permitting, etc). Every sign expert will have their own style, too.

With this in mind, it is always a good idea to ask to see some recent work to help decide if they’re the right person for the job. As an added bonus, while reviewing their portfolio, you might even spot a better sign option you weren’t aware of, or take inspiration from a particularly striking design.

To see some recent work from our sign experts, you can:

• Visit our online sign gallery
• Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
• Request a free consultation with a sign expert in St. Louis, MO

2.   What File Formats Do Your Sign Experts Work With?

If you plan on bringing your own design to the table, or you intend to get involved in the ideation and editing process, you should make sure that you won’t run afoul of any compatibility issues.

At Horizon Sign Company, our sign experts use:

• Vector files, including ai, .eps, and .pdf
• Raster files, including psd, .tif, .jpg, and .bmp

We do not accept files in the following formats:

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• Powerpoint
• Publisher
• Corel Draw
• Paint
• .gif
• .png

If your reference material is only available in one of these incompatible formats, print it out and bring it with you on the day of your free consultation.

3.    Who Handles The Design Work?

Many sign experts choose to focus on manufacturing and installation, choosing to outsource the graphic design or work exclusively from modular templates.

This is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if you want a quick-and-easy stock sign, but it does come with several drawbacks. For example, when your graphic design is outsourced, communication suffers, as your sign expert becomes a middleman in the telephone game. And if your graphic designer lives outside of St. Louis, MO, they probably won’t know local sign codes, which puts your proofs at risk of non-compliance.

Conversely, if your sign expert works exclusively from modular templates, your creative options are limited, and you may even find that your final design evokes comparisons to local competitors.

To ensure clear communication, sign code compliance, and creative freedom, look for sign experts who can handle your design in-house.

4.   Is Installation Included?

Unless you’re ordering easy-to-install A-frames and freestanding signs, you will need professional help, as many sign installations require working at heights and electrification. Additionally, your installation must comply with local sign code.

You could pay extra to outsource your installation, but nobody will know your sign better than the people who built it!

True sign experts do it all, supporting your sign project from creative ideation to final installation and beyond. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at Horizon Sign Company.

Book A Free Consultation With A Sign Expert In St. Louis, MO

Call (314)-726-5500 or fill out our online contact form to request a callback at your convenience.

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