By Ken Johnson

When printed graphics are viewed from a distance, there is a list of things we consider to properly design your sign, window films, vehicle wraps, or other items. 

  1. Type is chosen for aesthetics but also readability. 
  2. Design is simple to understand for someone glancing at it, walking past, or driving by. 
  3. Brand colors are “true,” not a variance of hues that cause confusion or lack of recognition.
  4. If the graphic will be placed high or at an angle, the keystone effect and distortion must be considered. 
  5. If the graphic will be viewed from both front and back – or many angles – the design must accommodate that.
  6. Materials must be chosen for weather and lighting conditions. 
  7. Adhesives must be able to stand up to temperature and moisture ranges. 
  8. If the item will be abraded, walked on, rubbed against, touched or subjected to other issues–  such as fabric that flaps in the wind – then we must choose the proper substrates, inks, and adhesives for the environment.
  9. If the item requires professional installation, we often pick tried-and-true brands for our materials so the installer can support or issue a guarantee. 
  10. If we are working with wood, glass, metal, or industrial materials, we incorporate our decades of screen-printing experience to fabricate the best solution. 

We love helping businesses create the right graphic impact no matter the size. If you need large format graphics, consider screen printing first! 


Specialty Screen Printing provides custom #screenprinting of all types and on all shapes of objects. We can print on glass, metal, wood, plastics, pressure sensitive films, polycarbonate, polyester. If you have an unusual shape to print on, a design that requires durable inks, or a problematic substrate, give us a call. We love to help solve printing challenges!

We print decals, labels, signs, circuitry, graphic overlays, and more. Screen printing is the perfect solution for manufacturing businesses that need to imprint their brand on a variety of items, create a specialty printed item for an event or display, or print upon specialized materials other than paper.

We are a family operation with decades of experience and a flexible approach to your needs. We can assist with design, concepts, technology, and fabrication.

Visit https://specialtyscreenprinting.com/about-us/ to see our samples. Message me if you’d like to brainstorm about your next project.