Photo by Jacqueline Munguía on Unsplash. When irate customers come in to register a complaint, the instinct for most employees is to run—as quickly and as far away as they can. That’s understandable because most of us don’t like confrontation; but it doesn’t get you, or your company, anywhere. What...
2023 Illumination Awards Recipients
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) presented the recipients of the 50th Annual Illumination Awards on Thursday, August 3, during the 2023 IES Annual Conference. Nine projects including two Special Citations, six Awards of Excellence, and the coveted Award of Distinction were recognized for 2023 Illumination Awards. Also presented during the evening’s...
Easy to Remove, Printable Scored Liner
Mactac® Graphics & Signage Solutions announces the launch of Printvinyl Scored™, the first of its kind for the wide format graphics industry. The new product line includes two pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) products with a scored liner for screen and wide format printers. Mactac Printvinyl™ film is recognized for its proven quality...
Video Podcast: Experiential Graphic Design
Unlock your client’s story with experiential graphic design! In the latest “Behind the Signs” video podcast, provided by your friends at Sign-Tracker.com, host and Sign Builder Illustrated Contributor Joe Arenella talks with Lauren Stern, the face behind Studio 618. Lauren shares her story and her approach to sign design. She...
2022 AFB Project of the Year: Runner-Up
"Second Place Winner: Signs By Tomorrow of Arlington Heights' Remarkable Project for J-Power's Jackson Generation Power Station in the AFB 2022 Project of the Year" Signs By Tomorrow of Arlington Heights, Illinois, secured Second Place in the prestigious Alliance Franchise Brands (AFB) 2022 Project of the Year competition. This exceptional...
Montana State University Set to Elevate Audiovisual Experience with Upcoming Upgrade
Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana, is on the cusp of a thrilling transformation that promises to ignite a fresh game-day fervor. Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT), based in Brookings, South Dakota, has joined forces with Montana State University to orchestrate an audiovisual upgrade, featuring a dazzling LED video display and a tailor-made audio...
Enhancing Graphics Resizing Practices: A Survey Among Designers
Santa Cruz Software Unveils Survey: Designers' Struggles with Graphic Resizing Santa Cruz Software, a prominent global player in software development for cross-media content publishing, recently conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on the challenges faced by designers when resizing graphics. This struggle is particularly evident when designers are tasked with...
Watchfire Designated as AVIXA CTS Renewal Unit Provider
Watchfire Earns Official Recognition as AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) Renewal Unit (RU) Provider Watchfire, a renowned provider of premium LED displays, has proudly secured its status as an official AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) Renewal Unit (RU) Provider. This distinction empowers AV professionals worldwide, possessing AVIXA’s CTS credential, to...
Enhanced Delta Center Signage: A Fresh Look
YESCO installed new signage at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. YESCO, the 103-year-old company known for creating, repairing, and maintaining internationally recognizable signs, recently completed the fabrication and installation of 10 new pieces of signage for Delta Center in Salt Lake City—home of the Utah Jazz NBA...
Flex America Solves Sign Problem with New 360-Degree Faux Neon Technology
Flex America introduces an innovative solution to a common signage challenge with the launch of their groundbreaking 360-Degree Acrylic-LED Faux Neon Sign Technology. This cutting-edge technology is a direct response to the valuable feedback from Flex America's customers who yearned for a faux neon product that more faithfully emulates the...