The Value of Fleet Wraps
Regardless of the size of your fleet, your vehicles are one of the keys to the success of your company. In addition to moving your…
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What Are the Advantages of Digital Large Format Printing for Your Business?
Digital large format printing is a powerful tool that can take any business to new heights with its unique combination of versatility and high-impact graphics.…
COVID-19’s Impact on the Large Format Printing Industry, by the Numbers
Now that we have stepped fully into 2021, this is a good time to take stock of COVID-19’s impact on the large format printing industry.…
A Guide to the Benefits of Window Graphics for Your Business
Window graphics, or window signs, are a versatile and cost-effective advertising solution that businesses of all sizes can utilize to increase sales and raise awareness…
The Pros and Cons of Large Format Printing vs Building Wraps
Buildings are in ideal advertising space for a number of reasons. Most importantly, they’re large, flat spaces that offer plenty of room for advertising solutions.…
How and Where to Use Wall Murals
Wall murals help you transform any wall into an opportunity to leave a lasting impression on your customers. From malls and retail stores to hotels…
How to Design The Perfect Banner
Banners are one the most striking and effective ways to get your message out there. However, in order to make the most of banners, there…
What Is Large Format Printing?
Over the last 20 years, large format printing has changed communication and advertising with bold visual solutions that defy conventions. But what is exactly large…
What Are the Large Format Printing Trends to Watch in 2021?
It’s no exaggeration to say that this has been a year like no other from every point of view, including visual communication and large format…
Why Custom Flags Are the Perfect Way to Build Brand Awareness and Help You Drive Sales
Large format printing offers many different alternatives to build awareness of your brand and drive sales. But if you had to pick the single most…
How to Maximize the Impact of Building Wraps?
Building wraps are one of the most impressive applications of large format digital printing. However, competition for the attention of potential customers is fierce so…
4 Reasons to Choose Thanksgiving Yard Signs
Thanksgiving is almost here and, like other special occasions, it will be different this year. Since traveling and holding large gatherings is discouraged, we have…
How to Protect Your Business Assets From Graffiti
Graffiti is a problem that costs businesses and local governments millions annually. For example, the city of Los Angeles spends $7 million every year dealing…
Large Format Printing is Key for Malls and their Post-Pandemic Comeback
Supergraphics, banners, wall graphics, floor graphics, booth signage, and more. Shopping malls are using all the resources in the large format printing toolkit to reinvent…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Yard Signs and 3 More Ways to Show Support
October 1st marks the beginning of one of the largest health campaigns in the world, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual initiative that seeks to…
How to Create a Successful Retail Display
We recently finished a retail display project for New Normal, a brand of cannabis products, and we thought this would be a great opportunity to…
Large Format Printing and Urban Space: a Winning Combination
Most people associate large format printing with high-impact advertising and eye-catching signs. But this printing method has another important application: it can energize and improve…
Experiential Marketing in the Age of COVID-19
The ongoing pandemic is forcing brands to find new strategies to reach their audiences. And as one of our most recent projects demonstrates, experiential marketing…
CR&A Makes the Headlines with “Masterful” Large Format Printing Project
CR&A Custom’s large format graphics project for Metropolis LA is featured on the September 2020 cover of Big Picture, a leading publication focused on the…
Overcoming Obstacles Through Resilience & Ingenuity: How CR&A Faces the COVID-19, USPS Crisis
During the last several months, a series of interlocking crises have strained to their limits the operations of businesses all over the United States CR&A…
This Is Why Hand Sanitizer Stations Are Essential to Reopen Your Business
If you are planning to reopen your business, or simply want to offer more protection to your clients and employees, customized Hand Sanitizer Stations must…
CR&A Custom Gives Metropolis LA a Makeover
At CR&A we are proud to share images of one of our most recent jobs, a custom graphics project (vinyl banners, window graphics, floor graphics,…
Social Distancing Signs: Create Better Signage With CR&A Custom
Social distancing signs (floor decals, chair signs, vinyl banners, or wall graphics) are already part of our daily routines here in Los Angeles and all…
COVID-19 Signage: Use Chair Tents to Ensure Social Distancing in Common Areas
COVID-19 signage is a fundamental tool to reopen your business and get back to work, so at CR&A, a leading digital printing company in Los…
Looking for Custom Yard Signs? CR&A Is the Best Option
Custom yard signs have gained a lot of popularity as a fun way to celebrate graduations or wish a happy birthday to our loved ones.…
Promote Social Distancing With COVID-19 Floor Graphics
Floor graphics are an essential tool for businesses getting ready to reopen after the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. They can be printed and…
Sneeze Guards Can Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Reopening your business during the coronavirus pandemic can be a daunting challenge. That’s why at CR&A Custom we are proud to introduce Sneeze Guards as…
Can Copper Kill Viruses? Discover SaniTouch
At CR&A Custom we are excited to introduce one of our new COVID-19 solutions: SaniTouch, antimicrobial copper film that can be applied on almost any…
CR+A’s Graduation Yard Signs Help Celebrate the Class of 2020
Graduation yard signs have become an unexpected way to give the class of 2020 a proper sendoff amid the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.…
Sign Made by CR+A Custom, a Gathering Point in Tribute to Healthcare Professionals
A sign made by CR+A Custom served as the gathering point for healthcare professionals who were honored with flyovers to thank them for their efforts…
CR+A Custom Honors Workers in the Medical Field
CR+A Custom is proud to collaborate with Kaiser Permanente to recognize the efforts of workers in the medical field with signs that read “Heroes Work…
3 Signs That Your Business Needs a Rebranding
Times change, people change and brands change as well. No matter how successful your business is, at some point you may realize that your brand…
What is the Difference Between POP and POS?
Even if you are only vaguely familiar with the world of retail and design you have probably heard people talking about POP and POS. But…
Wallpaper Can Be a Smart Branding Device
When it comes to visual design, you should strive to surprise. This can be achieved in a number of ways, but one of the most…
4 Advantages of Fleet Graphics
We tend to think of visual design as static and bi-dimensional, but what happens when we apply design to a vehicle, the quintessential moving, tridimensional…
CR+A Custom Works With L.A. Metro to Turn Vinyl Banners Into Reusable Bags
CR+A Custom is working with L.A. Metro to turn vinyl banners into reusable tote bags, an effort that helps divert waste from landfills to prevent…
4 Principles to Consider When Designing Signage for Your Event
Any successful event is the end result of a series of factors that should be carefully considered in order to achieve the desired outcome. Every…
4 Reasons Why Design Is Your Best Business Partner
We live in a visual world, and with social media and digital communication on the rise, the importance of design and graphic communication will only…
Billboard Advertisements – What Are the Pros and Cons?
Billboards are classic yet effective advertising tools that many businesses and companies use in order to reach a broad audience. They are also a part…
Utility Box Wraps in South Park Help Visitors Wayfinding Through the Neighborhood
The neighborhood of South Park has for long been home to major entertainment venues and destinations, such as the Convention Center, Staples Center, and LA…
Choosing the Right Typography for Your Business – 5 Essential Tips
Choosing the right typography for your business can be a hard and daunting process for many companies, but it can help us establish the identity…
CR+A Custom’s President Carmen Rad Joins the Workforce Development Board
On behalf of the entire CR+A Custom team, we want to congratulate Carmen, who has just become a part of the City of Los Angeles…
5 Essential Tips to Plan a Successful Corporate Event
Planning and hosting a successful corporate event can take a lot of time and hard work, as it is not an easy task. However, this…
How to Design Happiness – 5 Tips Every Brand Should Follow
Emotions play a huge role when it comes to buying products and services. That’s why, for decades, companies have focused their marketing campaigns on the…
How to Choose the Right Creative Agency for Your Business?
Regardless of the industry we are in, chances are our company will eventually need to work with a creative agency. Even when we might think…
Graphic Design Trends for 2020 that Will Influence Visual Marketing
A new year has just begun, and it is time to start thinking about our visual marketing strategies. Now, there is no doubt that graphic…
4 Tips to Consider When Designing Effective Street Banners
Street banners are a great marketing tool, as they can give our business plenty of exposure and visibility. However, there are several aspects we need…
Building a Visual Brand Is an Essential Aspect of a Successful Business
Regardless of the size of your business or the industry you’re in, building a visual brand is an essential aspect of a successful company. Working…
.Paak House in the Park – An Interactive Experience Fostering the Arts
Last month, we had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with Anderson .Paak, a popular hip-hop artist from L.A. Surrounded by street art, sculptures, and photography…
Advantages of Experiential Marketing Every Company Should Consider
Experiential marketing activations are incredibly useful, exciting, and interesting tools for companies looking to engage with their customers. These experiences can have a very positive…
Upcycling: Turning Vinyl Banners into Trendy Tote Bags
CR&A is always looking for ways to eliminate waste in Los Angeles, and we do so by using eco-friendly products and materials, as ways as…
This Is How Building Wraps Benefit Your Business
Even when we are living in the age of digital marketing, there is still plenty of room for more traditional marketing strategies that enhance the…
CRA Custom Donates Banner to Ex-NFL Star Eric Stevens Fighting ALS
At CRA Custom, we believe in the power of being together and joining a great cause, which is why we decided to collaborate with the…
CRA Custom and The Shower of Hope Team Up to Make a Difference
One of the core values of CRA Custom is lending a helping hand to those who need it and give back to the community whenever…
4 Amazing Benefits of Custom Wallpapers to Your Store
Custom wallpapers have long been used by stores and businesses of every size and industry as a way to add texture, color, and personality to…
5 Amazing Benefits of Large Format Advertising for Small Businesses
There are many ways in which small businesses can get exposure for their brand and advertise their products. Even when we are living in the…
This Is How Custom Vehicle Wraps Can Help Your Business
Nowadays, businesses need to look for innovative ways to grab the attention of new and potential customers. This will ensure our brand stands out from…
Visual Merchandising Tips to Boost Your Retail Sales
During the last couple of years, retail stores have been facing several challenges, such as attracting new customers and boosting in-store sales. This is mainly…
4 Effective Ways to Make Your Booth Stand Out at a Trade Show
Many business owners tend to underestimate the importance of preparing an outstanding booth. That’s why we decided to share with you five effective ways to…
