Design Works
Design Works employs a student staff of designers. Designers are available for brochures, logos, flyers, scans, and basic setups. For pricing, please contact the Design Works Office. Designers meet with customers throughout the design process to ensure customer satisfaction.
Large Format Printing
Our printers are HP Design Jets - 600dpi capability. We print with UV ink. Design Works has several different options for large format printing.
Paper Options and Maximum Sizes
- Regular paper - Heavy weight paper (35lb weight) up to 120 inches x 59 inches
- Semi Gloss Paper - Heavy weight paper with a satin finish up to 120 inches x 49 inches
- Glossy Paper - Heavy weight paper with a high gloss up to 120 inches x 35 inches
- Outdoor Material – valeron material, waterproof, tear resistant, fade resistant
Samples of each paper are available at the Design Works office.
Large format printing is charged by the square. An extra charge is assessed for solid color backgrounds.
Setting up the print job yourself?
Design Works is not responsible for spelling errors or color matching from outside files. A one inch color test strip is recommended. Design Works can print from many different graphics and word processing programs - please call ahead to check on compatibility.
Remember files downloaded from the web, when enlarged, will become fuzzy or blurred. We do not recommend their use in large format printing.
There will be a rush charge for same day orders or quick turn around large orders Design Works requires a three working day turn around on print jobs brought in on disk and at least one week (five work days) on large print orders or print order requiring setup.
Balloons
Latex Balloons
We have 11" latex balloons in the primary (red, yellow, blue) and secondary (green, orange, purple) colors - also available in black, white, clear and pastel colors (please call for pastel color availability). Latex balloons have a life span of 8-12 hours.
Pearlized, Metallic & Message Balloons
We have pearlized balloons available in the primary colors, and several pastels. We also have message latex balloons with different birthday designs printed on them.
Mylar Balloons
We have mylar balloons containing various designs for special occasions (birthday, get well, congratulations, we'll miss you, good luck, we appreciate you, I love you). We also have mylar balloons in several solid colors. Mylar balloons have a life span of 2-4 days.
Specialty Balloons
We have a selection of specialty mylar balloons that have various designs and shapes.
Please come by Design Works office to see different balloon choices.
Banners, Posters and Signage
See also, Printing and Paper Options as well as Design Works policy on rush orders.
Banners
Banners are printed from our large format 600 dpi printers. The typical banner size is 8' x 3'. The price of one banner includes 3 grommets; additional grommets may be added for an extra charge. An additional charge will be assessed for solid color backgrounds.
To post banners inside or outside of the Union, please submit an Indoor Banner Form or Outdoor Banner Form.
Posters
Some standard poster sizes are 8.5"x11", 11"x17", 17"x23", and 24"x36". We can adjust to print any poster size*. Posters can be emailed to Design Works, brought in on a disk, or can be designed by Design Works. Posters can be printed on each of our 4 paper options and can also be mounted*. An extra charge is assisted for solid color backgrounds.
* Size limits apply
Lawn Signs
Lawn signs are available from Design Works. The lawn sign will be 12"x18", double sided, laminated, and will include metal frame.
Spraymounting and Laminating
See also, Printing and Paper Options as well as Design Works policy on rush orders.
Manual Press Laminate
Design Works uses a heat press laminate that has the ability to laminate thicker signage. Laminating with the manual press can be single or double sided. Maximum size is 32"x40".
Roll Laminate
The roll laminating machine can laminate only double sided up to 3' wide. The roll laminate does have a tendency to crease or wrinkle larger items pieces, please order at your own risk.
Spraymount
We offer spraymounting, which is a process using an adhesive spray to bond the paper to either matboard, posterboard, or foamboard. Spraymounting is ideal for one time events. Over a long period of time, or if being used outdoors, spraymount will eventually begin to bubble due to the humidity. Maximum size is 40" x 60".
Drymount
See also, Printing and Paper Options as well as Design Works policy on rush orders.
Drymount is a heat process using a permanent bonding tissue. Drymount can also be used with matboard, or foamboard. Maximum size is 32" x 40".
Boards For Mounting
- Posterboard — Thin board in variety of colors. Maximum size is 22"x28".
- Matboard — Thicker, stronger board in variety of colors. Maximum size is 32"x40".
- Foamboard — Strong board with foam center - white only. Maximum size is 40"x60".
Samples of each board and colors are available in Design Works office.
Faxes
Design Works sends and receives public faxes for the Union. There are different prices for faxes, depending upon if the fax is sent locally, toll free, long distance, out of the country, or if it is an incoming fax. For pricing, please call our office at (940)565-3829. Our fax machine is on 24 hours a day so incoming faxes may be sent at any time.
The Design Works fax number is (940)369-8772.
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