In no way am I trying to take away from anything that you're doing... I think it's great that you're bringing this awareness to people. However...
Personally, If I see marker on poster board is the fastest way to get me to walk right on by. In my mind, what I'm seeing is a person who cares enough to be out on the street spreading awareness but not enough to put time into making a sign that people are going to appreciate and want to engage with. Not saying that's the case here at all but I'm just trying to help. It really comes down to how the topic is being presented. Look at it like a marketing strategy I guess.
If you want, I'd be more than happy to put together a high res file that you could take to a sign shop or someone with a vinyl cutter and you could make some really nice looking boards. It really is such a trivial thing but if a cheap professional looking board can get you 10% more engagement/day that's a HUGE difference in the long run.
Again. Not trying to shit on what you're trying to accomplish. Just trying to help. Keep it up, man.
I'm gonna actually have to respectfully disagree with you on that (and I'm a graphic designer too). When I see a handmade sign, I actually feel that person is more authentic. I feel the printed signs reek of paid protestor. And I have designed and printed my own signs (Tea Party protests). Think about when we are watching the "news" and they show the Antifa or BLM. When you see those professionally printed signs, don't you get that feeling? Although the upside to using printed signs would be the ability to incorporate some imagery such as the instagram pics or disgusting monstrosities that those freaks refer to as "art".
I agree , I find handmade signs more personal and real. As long as the handwriting is clear and concise, I'm more likely to read and believe it than a professional looking sign. When I see someone waving a professional looking sign on the side of the road, I'm 90% positive that the sign is going to say something about a furniture store blowout sale.
Edit: handwritten signs make me curious. I want to know what's written on the sign and the story behind it.
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FTSIO ago
In no way am I trying to take away from anything that you're doing... I think it's great that you're bringing this awareness to people. However...
Personally, If I see marker on poster board is the fastest way to get me to walk right on by. In my mind, what I'm seeing is a person who cares enough to be out on the street spreading awareness but not enough to put time into making a sign that people are going to appreciate and want to engage with. Not saying that's the case here at all but I'm just trying to help. It really comes down to how the topic is being presented. Look at it like a marketing strategy I guess.
If you want, I'd be more than happy to put together a high res file that you could take to a sign shop or someone with a vinyl cutter and you could make some really nice looking boards. It really is such a trivial thing but if a cheap professional looking board can get you 10% more engagement/day that's a HUGE difference in the long run.
Again. Not trying to shit on what you're trying to accomplish. Just trying to help. Keep it up, man.
GhostOfSwartz ago
I'm gonna actually have to respectfully disagree with you on that (and I'm a graphic designer too). When I see a handmade sign, I actually feel that person is more authentic. I feel the printed signs reek of paid protestor. And I have designed and printed my own signs (Tea Party protests). Think about when we are watching the "news" and they show the Antifa or BLM. When you see those professionally printed signs, don't you get that feeling? Although the upside to using printed signs would be the ability to incorporate some imagery such as the instagram pics or disgusting monstrosities that those freaks refer to as "art".
sunshinepines83 ago
I agree , I find handmade signs more personal and real. As long as the handwriting is clear and concise, I'm more likely to read and believe it than a professional looking sign. When I see someone waving a professional looking sign on the side of the road, I'm 90% positive that the sign is going to say something about a furniture store blowout sale.
Edit: handwritten signs make me curious. I want to know what's written on the sign and the story behind it.
GhostOfSwartz ago
Exactly. They make me curious too! I'm very nosey ;)