How the Design Process Works for Custom Signage at Big Tex Banners & Flags

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Big Tex Banners & Flags gives you two ways to get a design: use the Online Designer yourself, or have the company design it for you free of charge. Either path ends with a print-ready file tied to a specific product, size, and material, so the practical work is choosing the product and options first, then supplying artwork or design direction. The site lists custom banners, feather/swooper/teardrop/rectangle flags, banner stands, car flags, sidewalk signs, parade banners, spirit flags, garden flags, football yard signs, Dibond signs, aluminum real estate signs, and breakaway banners.

The Two Design Paths

Option 1: Design it yourself with the Online Designer

The Online Designer is the site's self-service tool for building custom business signage. The site describes it as fast and easy but does not publish a step-by-step walkthrough, so treat the flow as: pick the product, enter the size and material/option choices, then build or upload your artwork in the tool and review the proof before ordering.

What you need ready before you start:

  • Finished dimensions — the product page and size selection drive the template.
  • Artwork or text — logo files, headline text, phone number, and any PMS color references if exact color matters.
  • Option choices — for example, rounded corners or holes on Dibond signs, single- vs. double-sided printing on real estate signs, or fabric vs. vinyl on parade banners.

Expected result: a customized design attached to your order. Verify the proof carefully — spelling, phone numbers, bleed at edges, and whether holes/corners land where you want them.

Option 2: Have Big Tex design it for you, free

If you don't want to use the tool, the company states it will design your signage for free. You supply the product, size, and content (text, logo, colors, any layout preferences), and they produce the design. The tradeoff is a round-trip: you'll want to confirm the proof before production, and turnaround depends on how quickly you respond to the draft.

Product-Specific Options That Affect the Design

Product Design-relevant options noted on the site
Dibond signs 3mm (~1/8") or 6mm (~1/4") thickness; rounded corners; holes; full-color print with no per-color charge or setup fees
Aluminum real estate signs Single- or double-sided; powder-coated finish; multiple sizes and frame options
Parade banners Fabric or vinyl; variety of scalloped shapes
Spirit/battle flags Standard polyester or poly-satin; PMS color matching available; multiple pole options
Garden flags Double-sided, full-color print; bulk discounts; unlimited designs
Football yard signs UV-resistant inks, weatherproof and fade-resistant; step stake included
Breakaway banners Fabric run-through banner (not plastic PVC) with hook-and-loop closures at the center

Because there's no per-color charge or setup fee on Dibond printing, multi-color designs don't add cost there — a useful fact when deciding how elaborate your artwork should be.

What to Prepare Before You Order

  1. Product and size. Confirm the exact dimensions; 4×8 ft. is called out for aluminum and Dibond signs.
  2. Material and finish. Vinyl vs. fabric, 3mm vs. 6mm Dibond, single vs. double sided.
  3. Hardware options. Holes, rounded corners, frames, poles, or stakes, depending on the product.
  4. Artwork. Vector logo if available, plus exact text and PMS colors where color matching is offered.
  5. Placement context. Where the sign will hang or stand helps decide hole placement and whether double-sided printing is worth it.

Common Sticking Points

  • Skipping the proof review. Free design still requires your sign-off; errors caught after printing are costly.
  • Assuming a design tool handles sizing. Size and option choices usually come from the product selection, not the artwork itself.
  • Color expectations. PMS matching is listed for spirit flags; don't assume it applies to every product.
  • Shipping timing. Next-day shipping is advertised for custom banners specifically — don't generalize it to all products.

For questions or to start a design request, the site lists the phone number 830-624-5882.