Tips For Designing Your Custom Decal

Tips for designing your Custom Decal

Here are a few design elements to be considered in your custom decal design -

Purpose: Will it be used to identify an object, advertise an event or product? Will it need to be visible from a distance, Will it be used indoors or outdoors.

Size of the Decal: Where will the decal be placed? What shape would make a catchy presentation? Does it have to fit into a specific size or shape area?

Colors: The colors you choose will go hand-in-hand with the purpose of the decal. If is a product decal, the product line colors will be used. High contrasting colors will make your design 'POP' or stand out and demand attention. Low contrasting colors will be low key and subtle.

The Message: What is the most important information, contact info or product name? How much text needs to be included on the decal?

Text Size: Will it need to be read from far away or up close? The more text in the decal design, the smaller each letter is going to have to be.

Type of Lettering: Serif lettering is easier to read. San-serif lettering is easier to recognize. Lettering Styles (Word Art): will allow more designing area on a circular background, it will also frame a centered image or text line.

Outlining & Drop Shadows: Will make your lettering or image stand out. Add the look of 3D by using drop shadows in your decal design. Dark green text against a dark brown background will not show up. But if you outline the text with a light yellow or white, the text will stand out.

Images: Sometimes will convey a message much easier than the written word. Do not use an image with to much detail for a small decal. The detail will get lost and make the image unclear.

 

Allied Decals will assist you as much or as little as you would like. We love to share our knowledge. We will inform you of your options and what best choices are for making your custom decal.