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The article offers the author's insights regarding the creation of a homemade sign for farmers market and farm stand. The four key areas of an effective sign are discussed which include visibility, readability, and legibility. Also mentioned are step-by-step instructions for stenciling a farmers market or farm stand sign.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of building a brick base for a public-school sign in the rural town of Keene, New York.

The article focuses on campus signage program which provides information for staff, students and visitors. It mentions that the key providers of sign and way finding solution is Electronic items distributor, APCO Co. and presents suggestions for developing a signage system. It states views of Michael Courtney, head of a communication firm and Vanden Eynden principal at the Calori and Vanden Eynden Design Consultant on importance of a signage system on the campus.

The article offers information on laser machining systems that are adopted by the sign shops for the slotting and cutting of plastics, vinyl and mild steel. It explains that this system is a small part of the sign industry but many companies are looking the benefits in laser based manufacturing. It also presents several advantages of laser cutting including low fixture costs, high feed rates, and Cleaner, safer work environment.

The article discusses the architectural design of the signage in Terminal West of the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands, by Benno Wissing. The article also discusses the color choice of the signage, the unusual size of the type, and the placement of the signs throughout the airport to facilitate passenger movement. Brief histories of Schiphol Airport and Wissing are also presented.

Presents guidelines for making garden signs. Materials for rustic stenciled sign, plastic canvas sign and winter garden sign.

Details procedures for carving a personalized home plaque. Keys to legibility of letters to be mounted; Use of pin routing technique in making the template; Procedures in laying out the full sized plaque; Choosing a color scheme; Steps in the preparation of plaque blank; Preparation of the blank for routing; Painting of the plaque and its preparation for mounting.

The article focuses on the factors to consider when designing a signage, particularly the No Parking sign. It notes that No Parking sign can be corporate and official and that it sets out its message clearly. It suggests using the words "Please" and "Thank you" when making a No Parking instruction. Other tips include the colors that can be used like green, yellow or a shade of pink.

The article offers information on the creation of large-scale installation by collaboration of school community and art gallery STUDIO370. Topics discussed include selection of various grade students by school teacher for the project; activity of high-school teacher in choosing the printmaking class to make students to create billboards and signage for the village; and art installations made using recyclable cardboard for the designing of dwellings, people and other objects in a village.

The article focuses on the healthcare design plans of the remodeled Memorial Medical Center hospital in Springfield, Illinois. It discusses the key design features that make wayfinding easy in the facility including the logic behind the space, use of simpler directional language in signs, and the use of updated communication systems. The importance of regular maintenance and staff education are also mentioned.

The article offers suggestions for car washes regarding proper signage selection. It states that your signage should be used as an effective marketing tool for one's new carwash, and mentions that car washes should learn from car dealerships regarding signage. It notes that properly-designed signage incorporates the right message, color, size, and illumination, and cites significance of light emitting diodes (LED) signage.

The article focuses on the use of signage boards for effective wayfinding support for people in the city as well as in the campus. It discusses the use of rustproof materials for boards, size of boards and legibility of text or signs on it depending upon the targeted messaging persons. It informs that the average life of signage boards is 10 to 15 years and also offers suggestions regarding campus signal systems.

The article presents the author's insights on how to make sign frames. The author mentions that the panels he use was made of ply that were cut by 1650 by 800 millimeters and painted with eggshells. The author also says that he drilled the holes of the pegs and the post and join frames with stainless steel crews.

The article focuses on the factors to consider in setting a radar speed signs. It mentions that one should ensure that the radar speed display complies with the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) if one wants to apply a grant for its purchase. It notes that the sign should be designed to gain attention, command respect, and convey clear message. It notes the importance of considering power source and scheduling and remote programming capabilities.

The article offers information on the design of Tottenham Hotspur FC, opened their new, world-class stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Great Britain and mentions Cut 'N' Copy was responsible for decorating everything in the stadium, from window graphics to building wraps to event signage.

The article discusses the use of sublimation technique for the interior signage of shops. Particular focus is given to the details of the technique of sublimation by using CorelDraw, Abode PhotoShop, and Creative Studio. Other topics addressed include the use of the technique for improving the sales of the shop and the cost of sublimation equipment.

The article offers information on the use of inclusive design, a concept promoting the design of services, communications, products, and environments, on enclosure signage habitat range maps at six zoological gardens in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the use of colour contrast, installation of classic designs, and text which should be simple and lists only the names of place.

Presents ways on how to create vinyl signs with a computer. Materials for the project; Installation of the cutting blade; Connection of the Stika; Vinyl loading; Installation and configuration of the software; Design of a sign template; Tracing and filling of objects; Choice of a typeface; Lettering; Creation of sign.

Focuses on the evolution in the construction of advertising signs. Capability of custom-created signs; Popularity of neon colors; Use of computers in the production of design; Use of vinyl for outdoor lettering.

Discusses the importance of proper signage in health care facilities in the United States. Need to incorporate wayfinding in overall architectural plan; Features of Peabody, Massachusetts-based Lahey Clinic North's wayfinding design; Need for hospitals to ascertain that signage complies with Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). INSET: Signage and the ADA: Does your.., by Joseph Fleischer..

The article profiles Island Sign Service Inc. owned by Billy Ng and Min Ng in Hawaii. Topics discussed include refugee status of Ng brothers and their family in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, their entry into Hawaii, purchase of Island Sign Service by Ng brothers in 1996, impact of the 2008 recession on their business, and the benefits of technology on their business.

This article discusses issues relating the communication of services available by renaming a community college library. The opportunities for improving communication in libraries by keeping the general name but experimenting with changes in departmental and program branding is encouraged. By referring to the library as such and standardizing signage and communications with other departments including media services, instructional materials centers, and technology services, libraries can communicate their offerings without compromising their identities. The author goes on to discuss how administrators can develop resources to assess the costs and benefits associated with proposals to rename libraries.