Design Time vs Production Time Policy

Quarter Cheaper Signs

At Quarter Cheaper Signs, our primary focus is fast and efficient sign production.

To maintain quick turnaround times for all customers, it is important to distinguish between design time and production time.

1. Design Phase vs Production Phase

Every order consists of two separate stages:

Design Phase

Includes:

  • artwork preparation
  • layout creation
  • revisions and adjustments
  • customer review and approval

Production Phase

Includes:

  • printing
  • cutting
  • finishing
  • fabrication
  • installation preparation

Production timelines begin only after the design phase is completed and artwork is approved.

2. Design Time Is Variable

Unlike printing, design time depends on:

  • completeness of provided information
  • number of requested revisions
  • response time during approvals
  • artwork quality supplied by customer

Because of this, design time cannot always be predicted in advance.

3. Included Design Adjustments

Basic layout preparation and reasonable revisions are normally included.

Examples include:

✅ text placement adjustments
✅ sizing corrections
✅ minor layout refinements

4. Extended Design Work

Additional design time may be required when projects involve:

  • multiple redesign directions
  • ongoing content changes
  • logo recreation or rebuilding
  • repeated revisions after approval
  • concept exploration beyond initial scope

Extended design work may be billed separately.

5. Revision Impact on Timeline

Each requested revision resets workflow scheduling.

Multiple revisions may delay production start and affect delivery timelines.

Fast approvals allow faster printing.

6. Approval Starts Production

Production scheduling begins only after:

✅ final artwork approval
✅ deposit payment confirmation

Requests such as “small change before printing” after approval may require rescheduling.

7. Priority & Rush Orders

Rush production applies only to the production phase.

Design preparation time still depends on approval speed and project complexity.

Providing ready-to-print artwork is the fastest way to receive urgent signage.

8. Our Commitment

We aim to provide:

  • simple communication
  • fast turnaround
  • predictable production timelines

Clear separation between design and production allows us to keep prices competitive and turnaround times fast.

9. Acceptance of Policy

By requesting design services or approving artwork, customers acknowledge understanding that design time and production time are separate project stages.

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Fast Production Starts With Approved Design