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Installation Planning: The Forgotten Phase of Large Format Projects
The assumption that “someone will figure out how to install it” leads to expensive delays, frustrated clients, and graphics that may never achieve their intended impact due to installation compromises.
Fluorescent Ink Technology: When Your Graphics Need to Glow
Most large format printing relies on standard CMYK color systems that, while capable of producing excellent results, are fundamentally limited by the physics of light reflection.
Material Selection Guide: Choosing the Right Substrate for Your Application
Material selection represents the foundation of every successful large format project, yet it’s often treated as an afterthought or left entirely to the printer’s discretion.
The True Cost of Print Procurement: Why ‘Lowest Bid’ Often Costs the Most
Unlike buying office supplies or raw materials, print procurement involves creative assets, tight deadlines, and zero tolerance for failure when your brand is on public display.
Building Graphics & City Compliance: How XL Digital Navigates Regulations
At XL Digital, we've learned that printing massive graphics for our clients is only half the battle—ensuring they meet every regulatory requirement is what separates successful installations from costly mistakes.
XL Digital’s Partnership with Event Management Professionals
XL Digital has established itself as a trusted ally to event management professionals across the spectrum, providing the large format graphics that help bring their creative visions to life.
The Trade Partner Advantage for Sign Shops and Specialty Printers: When to Outsource vs. In-House
The outsource vs. in-house decision isn’t just about equipment anymore—it’s about business strategy in an industry where customer expectations keep rising and margins keep getting squeezed.
Print Shop 2035: Imagining the Future of Large Format
Let’s take a journey into the realm of possibilities—some wild, some already happening, all potentially game-changing for how we think about printed graphics.
Color Psychology in Large Format: What Research Reveals About Visual Impact
When designing large format graphics, color choices can make the difference between a display that captures attention and one that gets overlooked.