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| September event signs feature back packs and bags for toting school or work materials. |
Nine of our 11 branches make use of these 11x17 or 8.5x11 signs, each sign lists the events specific to a respective branch. Because event and programs vary from branch-to-branch, some branches only require one 8.5x11 sign, while others might require anywhere from one to three 11x17 signs.
The process takes about 3 weeks, first sourcing for themed image ideas using free public domain photos or illustrations, culling the selection of possibilities down to a usable short list, and then working out the mechanics of arranging text over/within those images. By way of example, in these seven signs alone, there are 17 unique public domain photos in use. There is also four illustrated items as well. Modifications to both images and text are made during the edit cycle; afterwards two copies of each sign are printed and distributed to each branch. In all, I worked with six different bags and delivered about 20 unique pages to each branch.
I like the idea of the backpacks, but it looks like the process took a lot of time to accomplish. Turned out great tho! K
ReplyDeleteYes, these monthly event signs take a bit of effort, but most things do that require some creative execution. And naturally, some months will be more involved than others, making some sets more complex while others are more simple (such as the August set of signs).
ReplyDeleteOverall, the reviews are good, and there are also new suggestions to consider each month as people see them--such as making text larger, grouping signs by age groups rather than by common date structures, changing the date structures themselves, etc. The difficulty is finding a consistent display from one branch to the other, and I think that will be inherent in this kind of project where there are many individual tastes and needs to consider.