Large Format Artworking

    Large Format Artworking — built to scale, built to print

    From building wraps and vehicle livery to exhibition stands, wallpaper and event signage. Substrate-aware artwork that holds up at any size and prints first time.

    What is large format artworking?

    Large format artworking is the discipline of preparing artwork for output at scale — anything from a 2 metre exhibition panel to a building wrap that covers an entire facade. Different printers, different substrates, different colour profiles, different viewing distances. It needs production knowledge as well as design craft: scaling logic, vector vs raster decisions, image resolution at print scale, panel splits, registration marks, and substrate-specific colour management.

    What's included

    Building wraps and facade graphics
    Vehicle livery (cars, vans, fleet)
    Exhibition stand graphics and pop-ups
    Event signage, hoardings and totems
    Wallpaper, window vinyls and floor graphics
    Substrate-aware colour management
    Panel splits and tiling for oversize prints
    Production specs and printer liaison

    How we work

    1. 1

      Scope & site

      We confirm install location, dimensions, substrate, viewing distance and printer spec — the variables that drive every artworking decision.

    2. 2

      Scale planning

      We plan the scaling and resolution strategy: vector where we can, high-res raster where we must, panel splits where the format demands.

    3. 3

      Build & QA

      Artwork built to the chosen scale (typically 1:10 with a clean uplift path), pre-flighted against printer spec.

    4. 4

      Proofing

      Print-scale proofs and crops back for approval, with substrate notes where they affect colour.

    5. 5

      Release & install support

      Final files delivered to the printer with release notes; on-call for install-day questions.

    What you get

    • Print-ready files at correct scale and resolution
    • Panel splits and registration where needed
    • Working files for future variants
    • Substrate and colour notes
    • Release notes for the print partner

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you scale up artwork that wasn't built for large format?

    Often, yes — but we'll audit it first and flag anything that won't hold up at scale, with a recommendation on what to rebuild and what to keep.

    Do you liaise with the printer directly?

    Yes. We work to the printer's spec from the start and handle file release and follow-ups so the install day is uneventful.

    What scale do you work at?

    Typically 1:10 for very large pieces with a clean uplift path to 1:1 — but we adapt to whatever the printer requires.

    Ready to brief your next project?

    Tell us what you need and we'll come back within 48 hours with a clear plan and timing.

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