{"id":5313,"date":"2012-10-23T12:45:23","date_gmt":"2012-10-23T18:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/?p=5313"},"modified":"2026-06-05T17:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T23:03:26","slug":"how-to-the-signs-com-online-design-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/how-to-the-signs-com-online-design-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"How-To: The Signs.com Online Design Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<h2>How-To: The Signs.com Online Design Tool<\/h2>\n<p>Designing your own custom banner has never been easier, thanks to the Signs.com Online Design Tool. Whether you&#8217;re creating signage for your business, event, or organization, our user-friendly tool puts full creative control in your hands \u2014 no design experience required. While this article focuses on banners, the same powerful features apply to all our custom sign types.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to use the design tool, plus an overview of key features like text editing, shapes, image uploads, and our built-in QR code generator.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h2>Using the Signs.com Online Design Tool Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 1: Choose Your Sign<\/h3>\n<p>To get started, select the type of sign you want to design. After selecting the sign type, you\u2019ll see a few customization options you can immediately do. Banners, for example, give you the option to choose the exact size, printed sides, hems, grommets, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24988\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1.png\" alt=\"Step 1\" width=\"431\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1.png 431w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1-179x300.png 179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 1em;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 2: Choose How You Want to Design<\/h3>\n<p>After making basic customization changes, click on <strong>\u2018Get Started\u2019<\/strong>. You\u2019ll get a prompt to pick between <em>Upload File<\/em>, <em>Design Online<\/em>, or <em>Search Template<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get the assistance of a professional designer if you don\u2019t want to do the design yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24989\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2.png\" alt=\"Step 2\" width=\"714\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2.png 714w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2-560x340.png 560w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2-120x73.png 120w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2-342x209.png 342w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 1em;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 3: Launch the Design Tool<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected your template or blank canvas, the design tool will open. You\u2019ll see your banner design centered on the artboard, with the customization options on the left side of the screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 4: Config Module<\/h3>\n<p>This tool lets you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust width and height<\/li>\n<li>Switch banner types<\/li>\n<li>Zoom in\/out<\/li>\n<li>Toggle full screen<\/li>\n<li>Save your design progress<\/li>\n<li>Add to cart when ready to order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24990\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/3.png\" alt=\"Step 4\" width=\"572\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/3.png 572w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/3-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/3-560x706.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 1em;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 5: Upload Images or Use Stock Graphics<\/h3>\n<p>Want to include your logo or a photo? Upload your own images directly into the tool. You can also browse our stock photo library and get licensed images.<\/p>\n<p>Once added, images can be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resized and rotated<\/li>\n<li>Aligned to other elements<\/li>\n<li>Brought forward or sent back in layers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24991\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/4.png\" alt=\"Step 5\" width=\"721\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/4.png 721w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/4-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/4-560x505.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 1em;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 6: Add and Customize Text<\/h3>\n<p>Click <strong>&#8220;Text&#8221;<\/strong> on the left panel to start adding your own content. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose from a wide range of fonts<\/li>\n<li>Adjust font size, color, bold, and italic<\/li>\n<li>Move and rotate text boxes anywhere on the banner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24992\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/5.png\" alt=\"Step 6\" width=\"721\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/5.png 721w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/5-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/5-560x475.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 1em;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 7: Add Shapes, Colors, and Design Elements<\/h3>\n<p>Need arrows, boxes, or other accents? The <strong>Shapes<\/strong> tab allows you to add geometric elements to guide attention or enhance your layout. All shapes can be resized, recolored, and rotated.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Background<\/strong> module lets you play around with a myriad of background colors as well as add images and patterns<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24993 alignnone\" style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/6.png\" alt=\"Step 7\" width=\"514\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/6.png 514w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/6-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 8: Generate and Add a QR Code<\/h3>\n<p>Want to send viewers directly to your website, event registration, or menu? Use the built-in QR code generator to create a scannable code right in your design.<\/p>\n<p>You can customize its size and placement just like any other design element.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24994\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/7.png\" alt=\"Step 8\" width=\"720\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/7.png 720w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/7-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/7-560x222.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<h3>Step 9: Save or Checkout<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019re happy with your banner design:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>&#8220;Save &amp; Continue&#8221;<\/strong> to save your design and add it to your cart.<\/li>\n<li>At this point, you can review the details of your project before completing the checkout process.<\/li>\n<li>If you aren\u2019t ready to complete the purchase, the design will be automatically saved for later use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24995\" src=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/8.png\" alt=\"Step 9\" width=\"720\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/8.png 720w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/8-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/signs-blog.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/8-560x212.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 1em;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<p>Our design tool makes creating personalized banners fast, fun, and completely DIY. Whether you&#8217;re promoting a sale, welcoming guests, or supporting your favorite team, your custom design is just a few clicks away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget:<\/strong> these same design features work with all our custom signs, from yard signs to window decals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How-To: The Signs.com Online Design Tool Designing your own custom banner has never been easier, thanks to the Signs.com Online Design Tool. Whether you&#8217;re creating signage for your business, event, or organization, our user-friendly tool puts full creative control in your hands \u2014 no design experience required. 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