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Trying Different Approaches
One of the most enjoyable aspects of designing these plaques was tapping into my child-like curiosity. I collected
dried leaves from my backyard, coated them with black acrylic paint, and created stamp-like prints. After
scanning and vectorizing these images to obtain high-resolution artwork files, we used them to print directly
onto our earth plaque design.
I’m utterly impressed with Gemini’s ability to preserve the detail on these small leaves through their direct
printing services. As sign makers, we often recognize the impact that larger-scale signs instantly have, but it is
crucial to acknowledge smaller-scale work too. Small-scale work is challenging because it demands precision,
time, and detail that cannot be overlooked, hidden, or underestimated.
Whether it’s a substantial or a modest project, sign makers and sign designers should leverage technology and
craftsmanship to ignite curiosity and creativity in their work. Embracing experimentation is key to ensuring the
vitality and vibrancy of our sign industry, making it not just sustainable, but keeping it fun and unique.
When I reflect on the idea of the discovery of artifacts like plaques across various civilizations, it always amuses
me. Perhaps there’s something about the non-linear connection everything has to the past that sparks my
fondness for random facts. How long can a plaque last? A lifetime. When I teamed up with Gemini, I noticed
that we shared a similar commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. This observation brought me an
immediate sense of peace, trust, and reliability. I can’t help but envision a movie plot where everything has
transitioned into the digital world, and someone, somewhere stumbles upon our Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
plaques, found perfectly preserved displaying the arche, the first principle.
ABOUT MARS
Mars Bravo, owner of Signs from Mars in Culver City, CA, is a visionary
sign designer driven by her passion for innovative signage solutions.
Combining creativity and purpose, she advocates for education and
beautification in the sign industry.
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