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Wide-format plotters are powerful tools for professionals in architecture, engineering, and graphic design. However, even the most advanced printers require proper management to ensure they consistently deliver top-quality results. In this blog, we’ll delve deeper into strategies to optimize your printer and get the most value from your investment.

When planning a commercial or public space, clear and compliant signage is essential. That’s where Division 10 signage comes in. Falling under the MasterFormat system used in construction, Division 10 includes specialty signage like ADA braille signs and custom wayfinding signage, both of which help ensure accessibility and clear navigation.

At Makepeace/AIR Graphics, we’re always looking for ways to provide high-quality prints while being mindful of our environmental impact. That’s why we use HP’s latex inks in our large-format printing. These inks offer an incredible balance of sustainability, durability, and vibrant color—all without compromising on performance.

As higher education institutions gear up for commencement and reunion season, it’s time to start thinking about the graphics and signage that will elevate these milestone events. From guiding guests to creating memorable photo opportunities, professionally produced campus graphics set the tone for a polished and cohesive celebration. Here are ten ideas to inspire your commencement graphics planning:

For organizations seeking to fortify their defenses in the digital age, the HP DesignJet XL 3800 with HP Wolf Security presents a compelling and robust solution.

Printing direct to acrylic is a fun option in our digital printing service arsenal, offering unique versatility, durability, and aesthetic appeal. At Makepeace/AIR Graphics, we specialize in transforming acrylic into environmental graphics through cutting-edge technology and techniques like latex flatbed printing, heat bending, and router cutting. Whether you're designing physical signage, unique awards, or retail point of purchase displays, acrylic is the perfect medium for creative and impactful solutions.

At deCordova Sculpture Park, Zohra Opoku’s Self-Portraits seamlessly blend art and nature, and Makepeace was proud to help bring this vision to life. From a large billboard to hidden smaller signs, the exhibit immerses visitors in Opoku’s exploration of identity and culture. To learn more about this collaboration, we spoke with the deCordova team about the exhibit and the process behind it.

The ability to manage both digital and physical documents is critical to keeping your projects on track. As the demand for more flexible, hybrid workflows increases, many firms turn to in-house printing to bridge the gap between digital plans and tangible prints. An in-house printer can give you the flexibility you need to communicate project details any time in any way—whether it's producing large-scale blueprints or sharing digital files with clients in real time.

Each type of booklet we offer is crafted with precision to suit your specific printing needs, ensuring quality and satisfaction in every project. Our saddle-stitched booklets, are perfect for short, professional presentations with their staple-bound spines. While perfect-bound booklets offer a polished, book-like finish ideal for longer publications. For a cheaper option than perfect bind, we offer tape binding with a variety of sizes and colors. For those seeking an elegant touch, our wire bound booklets provide a sleek, professional appearance with double-loop wire binding. We also produce spiral-bound booklets, known for their durability and ease of use, or our GBC bound booklets offer the most cost-effective option. Ready to discuss your project needs and see how we can help? Contact us at: 617.782.3800 imaging@makepeace.com

We are excited to share our recent collaboration with the Museum of Science, Boston, on their inspiring Earthshot initiative! This innovative project showcases the most cutting-edge climate solutions of our time and their transformative impacts on how we live, move, eat, and work. We had the pleasure of discussing the initiative with the Museum team and learning more about their vision and experiences. Read more on what they had to say.