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Many of our clients have never ordered a sign, and we have lots of experience helping people choose the type of sign that best suits their needs. A good starting point is to spend some time browsing our portfolio, see if you can identify a style of sign that is similar to what you would like. You'll also need to have an approximate idea of what size you would like the sign to be; such as, would you like it to be 2' high by 6' wide? It's important to think about the budget for your sign, so we can design a solution that meets your financial needs. Once you have this information, you can call 707-523-3123 or e-mail us, and we will work with you to create the perfect sign.
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Easy! You can e-mail us or call us 707-523-3123 and we'll work with you to prepare your estimate.
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No problem – we can match most Pantone colors or paint manufacturers' colors. There is a $90 fee per color to be matched.
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There is broad range of materials we work with, such as wood, aluminum, acrylic, bronze, stainless steel and many others. If you have a particular material in mind and don't see it on our website, please let us know.
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We work with a wide array of formats, from hand-drawn sketches to vectorized Illustrator files. The best and most efficient (and most cost-effective) is vectorized artwork in an .eps or .ai format, with the text converted to outlines. If vector artwork is not available, we can scan and vectorize your logo for a nominal fee. The easiest way to get your artwork to us is to e-mail it, or if the file is very large you can also send us a DVD or CD.
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To start your order, simply sign and send the estimate back to us. We'll need a check or credit card for the 50% deposit, with the balance of the order due at the time we ship your sign. Once we have that, we'll generally e-mail you a proof in 3-5 days so that you can review and approve the final layout of your sign. Completion times vary depending on what type of sign is being ordered, how ever most of our signs are completed within 2-4 weeks after your approval of the artwork.
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Yes! Once you have placed your order, paid the deposit and sent us your artwork, we'll create a proof of your sign, and will e-mail that to you. We will never begin work on your sign until you're completely happy with the layout.
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We ship signs all across the U.S. How ever there are some limitations, such as if a sign is too large then the cost of shipping the sign may be cost prohibitive, but most logo signs and directories can easily be shipped.
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Sorry no. We however use our website as our catalog. If you don't see what you want we can most likely work with you to get you a sign that meats your criteria. If find a sign that you like and we don't have something similar to it take a picture and e-mail us it. In most cases we can do it.
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Most of our signs are relatively easy to install, and we ship detailed installation instructions and a mounting pattern with all signs. If you don't feel you can install your sign, most handymen can easily do this type of work, or you could also have a local signage installer do it for you.
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Our graphic design services are varied and comprehensive. We provide logo design, brochure design, illustrations, graphics for web sites, direct mail design, marketing, stationery – including business card, letterhead, envelope, mailing label, and presentation folder design, and any other printing your business may require. Give us a call to see what we can do for you.
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Prices depend on many variants but you can be sure that the money you're paying is for high-quality, uncompromised work. We encourage prospective clients to compare Lodestone Graphics with agencies producing the same level of work. If you would like us to price out a job for you, give us a call.
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We accept credit cards (Through paypal), business checks, personal checks, and money orders.
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We thoroughly discuss the project at hand with our client from the beginning. We encourage the client to bring in any samples, color combinations/swatches, and ideas they may have. During the design process, the client is asked to approve certain milestones before work continues. At the conclusion of a project, the client may request the artwork in various formats.
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The client is kept abreast of the progress of their job through our approval process. We present the project to the client at certain stages, or milestones, and wait for approval before we continue work. We find that this process keeps the client involved and prevents any breakdowns in communication. In between these milestones, the client is free to call in to get an update.
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A finished project is yours upon receipt of final payment. At your request, we will supply the electronic files to you on DVD, CD, through e-mail or you can supply us with a thumb drive. We also keep a copy of your project on file for later updates or should you lose your copy.
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Copyright is yours upon receipt of final payment. We do, however, reserve the right to use any work for promotional purposes.
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We first discuss the client's needs, target market, and uses for this logo. We then ask for samples of existing logos that the client likes or dislikes to get an idea of their taste. Sometimes the client already has a design concept in mind. Other times, they have no idea what they want. Either way, we make sure we have collected enough information before we begin work. Our logo design service is very flexible. If you'd like to see only a few concepts or if you need many, our service can be priced according to your needs.
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We can usually accommodate your rush job depending on how full our production schedule is. To be fair to other clients, if a job already in production is interrupted by a rush job, we reserve the right to add an additional 50% – 100% on top of the normal price.
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Call or e-mail us at 707-523-3123 - e-mail We'll listen to your needs and tell you what your options are. A job may seem overwhelming until you have the right experts helping you out. We can put things in perspective and offer solutions that you may not have even considered.
