What Are Feather Flags?
With so many types of visual solutions available, it can be easy to lose track of all the definitions you need to know. For example,…
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What Are Retractable Banners?
Retractable banners are a flexible visual solution that helps your brand stand out even in the busiest environments. In this post, we offer a basic…
4 Reasons to Use Holiday Seasonal Prints To Decorate Your Home
The holidays are upon us and that only means one thing — it’s time to bring some visual cheer to your home. With that in…
Can You Wax a Wrapped Car? and Other Common Questions About Car Wraps
Vehicle wraps are unique in that, unlike other graphics, they are mobile, creating some challenges you don’t face with other visual solutions. With that in…
What Is a Window Graphic? A Basic Guide to Window Decals
Follow along to learn everything you need to know about window graphics, from a basic definition to the answers to some common questions about window…
Are Sublimation Fabric Prints a Good Alternative to Vinyl Banner Backdrops?
If you are new to the world of large format printing, the alternatives can be confusing sometimes. For example, are sublimation fabric prints a good…
How To Create a Show-Stopping Christmas Window Display
Christmas is a magical time known for its atmosphere of joy and happiness. With large format printing, you can capture the enchantment of Christmas and…
CR&A Custom Earns WBENC, WOSB Certifications
CR&A Custom is proud to announce that it has been certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and…
Can Vinyl Banners Get Wet? and Other Common Questions About Vinyl Banners
We know that you have a lot of questions about vinyl banners. That’s why in today’s blog, we answer some of the most common, from…
LA Mayor Garcetti Signs Executive Directive to Make Procurement More Accessible for Women and Minorities
On Thursday Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed Executive Directive 35 (ED 35), which aims to make it easier for women- and minority-owned businesses like…
A Guide to Food Truck Wraps
Food trucks have become a staple of the food scene everywhere. But how to design an effective food truck wrap? In this blog, we provide…
How to Transform Any Space Using Graphic Design and Large Format Printing
Breathing new life into a place doesn’t require costly repairs or modifications. In this post, we use a real-life example to show you how to…
Why Tech Giants Love Large Format Printing
Some people think that the future of advertising is exclusively digital. But if that’s the case, why do tech giants love large format printing so…
Holidays Are the Right Time for Experiential Marketing
Be it Easter, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day, any holiday is an opportunity to take advantage of experiential marketing to impress your customers and friends. Creating…
Latex Printing Helps Create a More Sustainable World — and Superior Prints Too
A recent technology known as latex printing is the right choice from an environmental standpoint, but also a smart business move. Keep reading to learn…
Event Signage Examples: Some Ideas to Supercharge Your Event
An event is a great opportunity to grow your brand. But you can make the most of your event only if you are aware of…
Beyond 2D: Creating Tridimensional Effects With Large Format Printing
One of the most striking features of large format printing is that it allows you to produce innovative solutions that make your message pop. In…
Women’s History Month: CR&A Custom Helps Break the Glass Ceiling
It’s Women’s History Month, and at CR&A Custom we celebrate by looking back at a project that highlights the importance of breaking the glass ceiling,…
A Cool Transformation in Miami’s Hottest District
Bold transformations are our specialty at CR&A Custom. So it makes sense that one of our most recent creations is located in Wynwood, a Miami…
How to Create an Immersive Experience Using Large Format Printing
An immersive experience takes your brand to a whole new level of engagement and awareness. In this post, we take a look at the importance…
Telling Your Brand Story With a Timeline Wall
A compelling story is the difference between a company and a brand. Companies offer services; brands deliver that plus something extra — a narrative that…
CR&A Custom Scores Big at Super Bowl LVI
The Rams weren’t the only LA team to score a big win at the Super Bowl LVI last Sunday. CR&A Custom showed once more that…
Having a Valentine’s or Galentine’s Celebration? Allow Us to Show You How Graphic Prints Can Elevate Your Occasion
Whether you are planning to celebrate Galentine‘s Day, Valentine’s, or both, these graphic prints bring lots of love to the table. What Is Galentine‘s Day? As everyone knows, Valentine’s Day…
Using Digital Large Format Printing to Advertise in Unconventional Spaces
Looking for ways to generate buzz around your brand? Let us share an example of how digital large format printing can be used to advertise in unconventional spaces. The…
How to Design a Step and Repeat Banner for Your Event
If you pay attention to high-profile events, you may have noticed banners where the logos of sponsors are repeated serially. They are called step and…
What Are Parking Garage Graphics?
When you have a business, every interaction is an opportunity to impress and engage your audience. Parking garage graphics help you start building your relationship…
4 Trends in Wall Décor Materials for 2022
Every new year brings new ideas and fresh concepts in design. As 2022 picks up steam, we believe that one of the most interesting fields…
5 Reasons to Use Custom Window Graphics for Your Business
Custom window graphics put what’s great about your business on display and make you stand out from the crowd. Keep reading to learn how that…
Custom Christmas Decorations: Unique Ideas for Your Home and Your Business
Nothing captures the magic of Christmas like unique decorations. Whether you want to wow friends and family or impress your customers, custom Christmas decorations create…
5 Types of Building Wraps to Supercharge Your Branding
Looking to supercharge your branding with building wraps? We’ve got you covered with art that sells, supergraphics that impress, and visual magic that turns even…
Taking Your Outdoor Event to the Next Level with Large Format Printing
Without walls or windows where to display signs, outdoor events can be a challenge from a branding and marketing perspective. The good news is that…
CR&A Custom Shines at the LA Auto Show
Do you love exciting cars and innovative visual solutions? If the answer is yes, then buckle up because you’re in for a joy ride: CR&A…
How to Create Privacy in an Office Using Window Graphics
Offices are complex environments that call for varying degrees of privacy. Here’s how to use window graphics to create the atmosphere your organization and your…
How Large Format Graphics Make Museums More Engaging
In addition to being one of the most effective marketing tools out there, large format graphics are also a great way to make museums more…
What Is a Pop-Up Shop?
Also known as pop-up retail or flash retail, pop-up shops are changing the way brands engage their audience. Keep reading to learn more about pop-up…
Signs for Christmas Events: 6 Memorable Ideas
The holiday season is here and that only means one thing—Christmas parties everywhere. Whether you are organizing a small get-together or a large corporate celebration,…
Large Format Printing for Hospitals: Visual Communication at its Most Efficient
Few establishments put signage to the test like healthcare facilities. Luckily, large format printing can handle the demands of even the most complex environments. Why…
Acrylic Wedding Signs: a Visual Trend You’ll Fall in Love With
When the time comes to tie the knot, you want every detail to be special, including the signage you choose. With acrylic wedding signs, you…
5 Ways to Use Vinyl Banners for Events
An event is successful when you get every detail right, including the graphics you choose and how you display them. From welcome banners to step-and-repeat…
Large Format Printing and Hotels: a Match Made in Heaven
Large format printing can help any business in any industry grow its sales and build its brand. However, supergraphics go particularly well with hotels and…
What Is ADA Signage and Where Is It Required?
Running a business means paying attention to a lot of things, and that includes signage. Today we take a closer look at ADA Signage, from…
Solving 5 Common Branding Challenges Using Large Format Printing
When it’s time to think big in visual communication, large format printing is always the answer, and branding is no exception to this rule. From…
Using Large Format Printing to Market Products for Kids
You may be surprised to discover that marketing products geared toward kids is one of the most complex tasks in advertising. Luckily, large format printing…
We Answer 6 Common Questions About Window Graphics
Businesses of all sizes are using window graphics (also known as window decals) to successfully promote their products and services. If you are planning to…
Boosting Company Culture With Office Graphics
Good companies are happy to do the best they can. Great companies, on the other hand, have a larger vision, a sense of not only…
This Is How Universities and Colleges Use Visual Communication to Create Unique Brand Experiences
Traditional brands are far from the only organizations seeking to project a cohesive, impactful image. Universities and colleges have also understood that a unique brand…
Large Format Printing and NFTs: CR&A Custom Steps Into a New Frontier
Everyone is talking about NFTs, a digital trend that seems destined to change the way we think about art and investments. Here’s how one of…
Custom Point of Purchase Displays: 6 Useful design tips
Point of purchase (POP) displays are a great way to increase brand awareness and grow your bottom line. If you are planning to use POP…
Sporting Event Signage: 5 High-Impact Trends
Excitement. Inspiration. Drama. Sports have it all, and they need graphics that reflect the same level of intensity and impact. These five high-impact trends in…
6 Ways to Use Custom Flags for Your Event
Whether it’s a product launch or a personal celebration, custom flags can turn any event into a memorable experience. If you are considering using custom…
Storefront Graphics: A Checklist to Create the Perfect Sign
Storefront graphics are often the first point of visual contact between your business and your potential customers. From choosing the right type of sign to…
5 Advantages of Custom Floor Stickers
Custom floor stickers, also called floor graphics, are an original way to promote your business. If you are looking for ways to boost your brand…
Event Signage: 6 Essential Signs for Your Event
When it comes to events, creative and useful signage can make the difference between unremarkable and memorable. That’s why today we bring you six essential…
Full or Partial Vehicle Wraps? We Help You Decide
If you are looking to use vehicle wraps to promote your business, one of the basic decisions you’ll have to make is choosing between full…
5 Cool Ideas for Your Floor Graphics
If what you want is to step into a whole new world of branding possibilities, floor decals are the answer. Durable, eye-catching, and cost-effective, these…
6 Ways to Use Wall Graphics to Surprise Your Customers
If you believe that everything has already been done when it comes to visual communication, think again. Design and printing technology evolve constantly, opening up…
5 Creative Building Wrap Ideas
Building wraps are bold visual statements that amplify your ideas to a new and exciting scale. However, it takes more than size to really surprise…
7 Ways to Use Vinyl Banners to Promote Your Business
When it comes to vinyl banners, your imagination is the only limit. And to prove it, here are seven ways you can use vinyl banners…
6 Ways to Improve Your Office With Signage and Graphics
Your office space is where the achievements of your company are forged. A welcoming and appealing office goes a long way toward creating an atmosphere…
Everything You Need to Know About Large Format Printing
Large format printing is a powerful visual medium that can take any business to new heights. However, many aspects of large format printing remain little…
10 of CR&A Custom’s Most Interesting Large Format Printing Projects
At CR&A we are always excited about new projects but also immensely proud of the work we have done in the past. That’s why today…
How to Brand a Venue for a One-Time Event
From conferences and fundraisers to corporate retreats and trade shows, one-time events have become an important marketing resource for all types of companies. However, the…
5 Benefits of Wrapping Your Utility Boxes or Equipment
With large format printing, any surface can be a branding opportunity, including utilitarian structures such as utility boxes, or even equipment. Vinyl and other flexible…
7 Experiential Marketing Ideas to Take Your Brand to the Next Level
Most people think of marketing in terms of mere communication. Experiential marketing ups the ante by aiming to create a more significant connection between brand…
CR&A Custom Inc. JOINS Super Bowl LVI Business Connect program
Welcome to Los Angeles Super Bowl LVI. We can’t wait for you to visit our city CR&A CustomInc. has been designated as an approved vendor…
5 Reasons Why Your Office Needs Wall Graphics
An average work environment produces average results. Luckily, digital printing can turn any ordinary wall into an extraordinary display of what sets your organization apart…
Building Wraps, the New Big Trend in Advertising
In an increasingly online world, companies have found that building wraps are a spectacular way to take their sales to the next level. From their…
How Restaurant Window Graphics Can Attract More Customers
Although the success of a restaurant is a matter of flavor, the relationship between an establishment and its customers is often love at first sight.…
Where and How to Use Event Graphics
The secret to a successful event is to turn a gathering into an unforgettable experience. With their versatility and high visual impact, event graphics help…
How Sports Graphics Inspire Fans
From uniforms and vinyl banners to signs in the bleachers, sports and visual communication go hand in hand. At the core of this relationship, there…
6 Welcome Back to School Sign Ideas
Returning to school is an important event that can be stressful for kids, so why not make it more colorful and interesting? We have rounded…
How to Get Your Customers’ Attention With Floor Decals
Every surface counts when it comes to building your brand. And yet, most businesses overlook the potential of the floor as a surface they can…
10 Corporate Wall Mural Ideas
Every company reaches the point where they have to think big about their branding. And when that moment comes, a corporate wall mural is an…
The Keys to Successful Corporate Branding
Today we take a closer look at the keys to successful corporate branding and learn more about how large format printing takes your branding to…
Custom Indoor and Outdoor Healthcare Signage: Everything You Need to Know
From conveying warnings and restrictions to bolstering brand recognition, custom indoor and outdoor healthcare signage plays a key role in the communication strategy of organizations…
A Guide to the Different Types of Outdoor Signage Advertising for Your Business
Is your brand ready to conquer the great outdoors? If you are not so sure about the answer, don’t worry—this guide will help you make…
Construction Banners and Signs: Everything You Need to Know
When you think of large format printing, storefronts and building wraps may be the first products that come to mind. However, large format printing excels…
Building Wraps Advertising Guide
When you need to go big with your branding strategy, there’s nothing like building wraps. They are eye-catching, memorable, and give your brand an outsized…
What Is the Difference Between Gatorboard and Foamboard Printing?
Gatorboard and foamboard are two great options to print your signs. Both materials are lightweight, convenient, and versatile. However, they also differ in some important…
How Large Format Printers Capitalized on the Existing Workforce Skills During Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected most industries, and large format printing is no exception. The pandemic brought a halt to in-person events, one of the…
5 Reasons to Invest in a Step and Repeat Banner
Even if the term “step and repeat banner” is new to you, chances are that you are already familiar with these graphics. They’re everywhere! That’s…
5 Trade Show Booth Design Ideas for 2021
Trade shows are expected to make a comeback this year, and what better way to get ready than by reviewing these five trade show booth…
Should You Paint or Wrap Your Boat?
Every boat owner knows this: Noting makes your vessel stand out more than a customized exterior. But should you paint or wrap your boat? Read…
A Guide to the Different Types of Glass Finishes
Glass can enhance the appearance of any space, helping you associate your brand with a sense of crisp elegance. However, to leverage all the visual…
This Is How CR&A Invests in Better Quality and a Greener Future
At CR&A Custom, we believe that innovation only makes sense if it produces technologies that offer both better quality and a greener future. It was…
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…
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 2021
Graduation yard signs have become an unexpected way to give the class of 2021 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 hospitals to recognize the efforts of workers in the medical field with signs that read “Heroes Work Here.”…
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…
