Distance and legibility matter most when it comes to billboards. They’re mostly experienced by the drivers that are passing by it. As a billboard designer, I’m constantly watching the billboards and really trying to experience them as if I’ve never seen them before. I think it would be very important […]
By Wes Frick How do I get clients to reduce the amount of information on billboard campaigns? I’ll tell you exactly how I do it. Step 1. Approach Shot Mockup If they’re requesting a busy campaign, place the artwork on an approach distance shot, and if they can’t read it, […]
I am challenging myself to create 1,000 new billboard designs in 2024 starting February 1st with weekly updates every Friday on my progress throughout the challenge. The 1,000 new billboard designs will feature hundreds of new concepts for multiple business categories, public service messages, holiday messages, personal messages, up-for-grabs concepts, […]
By Wes Frick, Wes Frick Design Agency #1. Shareability, Emotional Reaction, & Shock Value People aren’t interested in reading advertisements. They want to be entertained, and you have to force drivers to look. Iconic billboards have the necessary shock value to get shared, talked about, and referenced. Those actions are critical […]
Rate This Ad allows a billboard designer to rate a random billboard ad using the following scale: 1 (not good), 2 (below average), 3 (average), 4 (very good), 5 (great). Then the designer talks about what they may have done differently for outdoor advertising. This week’s rating is provided by […]
Rate This Ad allows a billboard designer to rate a random billboard ad using the following scale: 1 (not good), 2 (below average), 3 (average), 4 (very good), 5 (great). Then the designer talks about what they may have done differently for outdoor advertising. This week’s rating is provided by […]
Rate This Ad allows a billboard designer to rate a random billboard ad using the following scale: 1 (not good), 2 (below average), 3 (average), 4 (very good), 5 (great). Then the designer talks about what they may have done differently for outdoor advertising. This week’s rating is provided by […]
Rate This Ad allows a billboard designer to rate a random billboard ad using the following scale: 1 (not good), 2 (below average), 3 (average), 4 (very good), 5 (great). Then the designer talks about what they may have done differently for outdoor advertising. This week’s rating is provided by […]
Speculative art, or “spec art,” is a valuable tool for showcasing your company’s capabilities to help potential clients see creative ideas that are ready to be used right at that time. It is necessary to display the artwork in a professional way, explaining strategy and providing mock-ups and rationale behind […]
By Wes Frick, Wes Frick Design Agency Color psychology is the study of how colors influence human perception, emotion, and behavior. It plays a crucial role in billboard advertising, as the right color choices can evoke the desired emotions necessary for your campaign. In the context of billboard design, understanding […]
