Working with Sign Design Templates

What It Does

Sign Design Templates in SignTracker are a collection of pre-made, vectorized sign schematics that serve as a foundation for creating professional and customizable sign designs. These templates can be edited in popular design software like Adobe Illustrator or FlexiSign, enabling users to tailor them to specific client needs.

Video: Work Orders, Forms & Sign Design Templates

Why It’s Important

• Efficiency: Saves time by providing ready-to-use designs that reduce the need for creating layouts from scratch.
• Customization: Allows users to edit live text and vector elements to meet specific project requirements.
• Versatility: Includes a wide range of templates suitable for various sign types and projects.

How It Helps

• Boosts Productivity: Provides a starting point for sign designs, helping designers focus on client-specific modifications rather than creating schematics.
• Ensures Professional Results: Templates are created with professional layouts, enhancing the quality of final designs.
• Supports Diverse Needs: Offers templates for banners, cabinet signs, channel letters, vehicle magnets, and more.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Accessing Sign Templates:
   • Open a job in SignTracker.
   • Navigate to the Resources section on the left-hand menu.
   • Click on Sign Templates to browse the available collection.

2. Choosing a Template:
   • Review the templates organized by type:
     • Banners: Different sizes and layouts. 
     • Cabinet Signs: Wall-mounted and freestanding options.
     • Channel Letters: Schematics for electric channel letter signs.
     • Monuments: Designs for monument signs, including MDO and post panels.
     • Vehicle Magnets: Templates for customizable vehicle signs.
   • Select a template that aligns with your project needs.
3. Downloading and Editing:
   • Click to download the desired template.
   • Open the file in your design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, FlexiSign, or CorelDRAW).
   • Customize text, colors, and schematics to suit the specific job requirements.
4. Uploading the Edited Template:
   • Once edited, save the file locally.
   • Upload the updated design back to the job’s Attachments section for team access.

Pro Tips

• Explore the Collection: Take time to familiarize yourself with the available templates to identify ones that fit your typical projects.
• Utilize Vector Elements: All templates are vectorized, enabling easy resizing and modification without quality loss.
• Combine Templates: For complex projects, mix elements from multiple templates to create a cohesive design package.

Integrate with Workflow: Use templates in conjunction with job-specific tasks, ensuring the design process aligns seamlessly with production.