Editorial
Mark notes
Shopfloor notes from the graphics supplier, written for people who fit, order and brief real jobs.
First Photo
First photo tip: include the full shopfront, neighbouring signs, and the fascia height so branding can be quoted properly.
Cut Off Habits
Cut-off tip: send approvals, sizes, and artwork together to keep print and dispatch from slipping into the next run.
Coastal Care
Coastal care tip: salt air lifts edges faster, so note if the site is near the sea and whether laminate is needed.
Highveld Dust
Highveld dust tip: dusty facias and powdery walls need proper prep before vinyl goes up, especially in dry inland conditions.
Power Windows
Power window tip: load shedding changes print, weld, and install planning, so include the branch's access to backup power if relevant.
Courier Notes
Courier note tip: mark every parcel with branch name, contact number, and contents so vinyl, marks, and fixings land at the right site.
Demo Day
A practical note on demo day graphics for teams setting up branded displays, sample stands and short-run signage.
Spare Logic
A practical note on keeping spare vinyl panels, logo marks and fitting parts on hand so shopfront fixes do not stall an install.
Handoff Mail
A practical note on handover emails that pass on artwork, quantities, site details and fitting instructions clearly.
Night Shift
A practical note on night installs for crews updating windows, fascia panels and in-store branding after trading hours.
Export Week
A practical note on export-week prep for jobs that need packed graphics, marks and paperwork aligned before dispatch.
Training Card
A practical note on training cards used to guide staff on placement, handling and care of branded graphics.
Soft Start
A practical note on phased roll-outs that start with one shopfront, then extend to the rest of the branch set.
Audit Trail
A practical note on keeping an audit trail for artwork approvals, production changes, site photos and delivered quantities.
Mall Demo
A practical note on mall demo graphics where temporary branding must fit centre rules, access times and display space.
Warehouse Pace
A practical floor note on keeping vinyl, prints and shopfront packs moving cleanly through the day.
Substrate Check
A practical floor note on checking board, vinyl and laminate before cutting, weeding or dispatch.
First Article
A practical floor note on signing off the first sample so the full run matches the brief.
Subject Lines
A practical floor note on email subject lines that flag the branch, job name and collection details.
Photo Angles
A practical floor note on taking clear progress photos for marks, decals and installed graphics.
Shift Cards
A practical floor note on shift handover cards so artwork, print and packing stay aligned.
Seasonal Load
A practical floor note on managing month-end and seasonal retail rush on branding jobs.
Humidity Tips
A practical floor note on handling vinyl and applied graphics better in damp coastal conditions.
Dust Wipes
A practical floor note on wiping panels and shopfront surfaces before any graphic goes down.