Designing custom signs is not tough any more with Smartsign #ProductReview
I am not a designer but a software engineer by profession. I rely on websites like Canva to design logos and images or other graphics for my blog. But, designing a custom sign board is completely new to me. So, when I came across the website SmartSign, I wanted to try if I can design one. I did try and was amazed at how easy was the process to design and order the signboard.
As I love classical dance, I decided to design a board for my childhood dance school "Kala Deepika" institute. Here are the steps I followed and you can see the result yourselves :-)
Designing the Board:
- Before I started the design, I have created an account on the SmartSign website, which literally took 5 mins.
- I chose "10 in. x 14 in. Customized Sign Template: Add Your Own Custom Design And Color"
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Choosing the Design |
- Now, it is time to choose a high-quality Image. Since my signboard is related to the classical Indian dance, I have searched and found a good image of God "Nataraj" and a dancer posing in "Kuchipudi Dance" form.
- When I am ready with images, I have used Canva.com to design my board with 2 images and the text I wanted. I have saved my design as a PDF file, before proceeding to the SmartSign website.
- I have clicked on "Personalize" to customize my design, selected the orientation and the hole pattern.
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Price List |
- It's time to upload my artwork which is a PDF file. I uploaded it and clicked on 'Add to cart'. I have also mentioned a note in "Special instructions" that no text should be cut while printing.
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Personalization Options |
- I have entered the address and placed my order. Received a confirmation email about the order and in a few days, I have also received an email saying that my artwork has gone for print and then dispatched.
- I think I have received my order in 5 to 7 days. The packaging was simple and proper keeping the sign safe.
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The End Product |
The End product is of good quality of printing and the colors are exactly as designed.
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The Custom Signboard |
How do you like the signboard? By the way, Kala Deepika is our Dance school name which is founded by our Dance Teacher Ms. A Parvathi Ramachandran from whom I learned the Classical dance for over 15 years in Eluru, India.
Until next time,
PS: I received the opportunity to design the signboard and receive it in exchange for a review and this is my honest opinion on designing and placing an order through Smart sign website.
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