Signage

can be big business. Retailers need signs in front of their stores as well as inside. Buildings need signs to point visitors to certain areas such as the lobby, a lounge, the exits, the elevators. Exhibitors at conventions and trade shows need signs. Cities and states need road signs. On a smaller scale individuals needs signs too: garage sale, happy birthday banners, and lost dog signs.

For some types of signage you'll need to become familiar with local or state regulations regarding size, acceptable symbols, and even the type of fonts you can use. Although your designs may not be printed on paper, even metal, plastic, and neon signs can be designed on your computer. Adhesive decals, bumper stickers, and novelty license plates are signs as well.

Annual Reports, Proposals
Business Forms
Catalogs, Menus, Product Lists
Collaterals
Crafts, Creative Printing
Identity Systems
Marketing Materials
Packaging
Periodicals
Presentation Graphics
Publication Art
Publications
Self-Publishing
Signage
Web Design, Electronic Publishing
Word Processing, Resumes

Finding Your Niche in Desktop Publishing