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Coachella Food and Beverage Signage

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Coachella season is finally over! You’ve seen loads of photos that we’ve posted over the past month but we still haven’t shown you everything yet. Our custom festival signage was ALL over the Coachella venue. If you went to Coachella and you didn’t see our signage, were you really there? Today, I’ll be showing you a bunch of photos showcasing the food and beverage signage that we produced for Coachella.


We created multiple of these food and beverage custom medallion event wooden signs. They all followed the same style format: circle shape and circle outline design. However, each wood print was unique with it’s own graphic and text to indicate what they were selling of course! They were all very fun and the color on the wood prints were vibrant and bright. I thought the signs matched the Coachella vibe really well.


Here’s another set of food and beverage menu signs made for Coachella. We made a HUGE number of these signs so you must have seen at least one while purchasing food during Coachella. Each sign had grommets put into them so that it would be easier to display at the venue. Based off these signs, Coachella had a large beverage selection for their attendees!

Hopefully our signage was useful and was appreciated by everyone. We put in tons of hard work and time into them!

Annual Red Bull SlopeSoakers Competiton

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Every year for the past six years Red Bull has put on an event called SlopeSoakers. SlopeSoakers is basically a skiing and snowboarding competition which was held at Copper Mountain in Colorado. This year the event was on April 15, 2017 and was bigger than ever!

We worked with Red Bull on their awards and this has definitely been one of my favorite projects by far! Judging at SlopeSoakers was broken down into four categories, allowing participants to earn up to ten points in each category. The categories were costume & creativity, tricks & style, skimming steez, and crowd factor. They also were giving awards for Best Overall Skier Male & Female, Best Overall Boarder Male & Female, Best Costume, Best Crash, and Best Trick Skier and Boarder. So you can see a lot of awards were needed for this competition.

Went to the pond skim just to bronze, ended up with bronze #redbullslopesoakers

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Red Bull’s design for their custom wood awards was very fun and unique and we had a great time bringing their vision to life. The awards were very intricate and had a wood die-cut piece pop up too! Each award had a unique tiki design and varied in sizes. Such fun memorabilia for the winners to bring home and a cool project for us as well.

The Benefits of Using Bamboo Wood

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If you’ve been following our blog for a while now, you might have read our previous blog post about Plywerk’s Bamboo Maggie! But did you know the revolutionary photo frame is actually made of bamboo wood? One of Plywerk’s unique benefits is that we offer the choice of bamboo wood! You might not be too amazed by this, but in this post I’m going to be informing you of all the benefits of bamboo and you’ll definitely be speechless at the end!

1. Actually not wood… It’s grass!

Bamboo is actually one of the world’s fastest growing plant. It reaches maturity by four years and is extremely plentiful and can regenerate naturally.

2. Softness/Feel

Did you know… bamboo is actually softer than cotton? This results in bamboo wood leaving an unmistakable feel in your hands.

3. Eco Friendly!

A field of bamboo can release more than 30% of oxygen than a timber forest. Which helps greatly with the atmosphere’s oxygen-carbon dioxide balance.

4. Strength

Bamboo is said to be stronger than steel and much more durable than red oak or maple wood. This ensures that your print from Plywerk will be long lasting!

5. Water Resistant

Although not 100% water resistant, bamboo proves to be much more resistant than other woods. This will definitely save you from any spilling mishaps!

So how about it? Are you convinced? Bamboo wood is pretty amazing huh? Check out more information about purchasing a bamboo wood print on Plywerk!

 

Filming in Progress!

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Have you ever worked really hard to film a clip, only to be interrupted by someone? Too many times has this happened to me during the filming of a group project. Not only is it incredibly awkward when someone just prances in but it ruins the entire clip you were filming causing you to have to start filming from the start… If this is a problem for even for small group projects I can’t imagine what professionals go through when filming!

Here at Monster Media one of our recurring customers is nearby university, UCR! The University of California, Riverside trusts us with the printing of various banners, signs, posters, and more!

UCR takes matters into their own hands and make sure that no interrupting is done. UCR is currently in the midst of filming and in order to ensure good progress without interruptions they had us create coroplast signs for them! How creative! This really shows the versatility of coroplast signs, which is a great for cheap event signage!  They can be used for so much more than just advertising for businesses!

Here is another variation of the sign created. Be sure to check out UCR on their youtube channel to stay updated with what they film and if you’re interested in learning more about how you can order banners like these check out Banner4Sale!

Coachella Catch Up

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With Coachella Weekend 1 less than 2 weeks away we have been hard at work here at Monster Media! We have been producing sign after sign … after sign. All these prints will be displayed around the Coachella venue for various different uses! So far we have done directional signage such as maps, arrows, etc. but will be doing many other types of signage for the festival as well. Despite being hard at work we haven’t forgotten to take some photos to show you all our progress!

Here are some of the directional signage we had made for the festival. These street signs are made our coroplast signs that you can custom order at Banner4Sale. We made over 40 of these signs so keep an eye out for them to ensure you won’t get lost at the venue!

More directional signage! This huge wood print will guide you towards the festival entrance, camping hub, or camping entrance. You can find custom wood prints like this on Prints on Wood!

Here’s one of my favorite signs we’ve done for the festival so far! I love the vibrant yellow color on this wood print. It will definitely catch your attention at first glance and provide you with a very warm welcome.

Last preview for now! This huge sign will be located at the showers exit of the green path. We have also done other signs for different colored paths but you’ll just have to wait to see those…

For more updates on our Coachella signage stay updated with our social media where we will be posting more photos! Let us know which sign is your favorite and don’t forget to take photos with our signs at Coachella! We would love to see you with them!

RAM’s “Beyond Science Fiction” Banners

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Have you been to the Riverside Art Museum lately? If you haven’t, you might want to check out their new exhibit, known as “Beyond Science Fiction: The Alternative Realism of Michael Whelan.” This event will take place between February 11 – May 25th.

We’re proud to announce that we got the opportunity to create some of the awesome banners for this event. Take a look!

Look at how stunning these banners are! We spared no expense on bringing these beautiful art pieces to life.

Outdoor banners require high quality ink to prevent fading, which is exactly what we used. We also chose our best and most durable banner materials to ensure that these banners could endure the unpredictable Riverside weather. They’ll last for months without needing any extra maintenance.

Vinyl banners are a great choice for advertising, because they’re relatively inexpensive, durable, eye-catching, and easy-to-see. With a big event like this one, they’ll want nothing less than a large crowd. Our banners will definitely help them achieve that.

This isn’t the only banner we’ve made for the Riverside Art Museum; we also made banners for the “50 Years With Julia Morgan” event.

To find out more about the banners we offer, check out our website at Banner4Sale!

Art Interpretation: a How-To Guide

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A few days ago, we created a post on our sister site (Prints on Wood) about how to read and analyzing a painting. Today, we’ll be taking a look at something similar – and that’s art interpretation. Art interpretation, in our opinion, is just describing how you would describe the piece to someone who has never seen it before. It is known as trying to find the meaning behind a work of art.

Think back to your high school English class. Was there a time when you had to take a story, a poem, or a picture to try to analyze it? We bet there was. Now, try to remember the different ways you approached it. To see an example of how we’re going to read this piece, keep reading.


“The Gift” by Laurie McClave

First, read our tips on how to read and analyze a painting here. All done? Great. Now, take a look at the art piece above. By analyzing the character and surrounding colors, you can clue in on what the painting is about. From our point of view, we see a girl – and she’s reaching. Reaching for what? Hope? Dreams? The stars? Or is she literally just reaching for something? By examining the details around her, we can safely say that she is standing in the dirt. But why is she barefooted? Is she on a deserted island? What is her story? By studying the clues and looking at the big picture, we’re able to interpret this in any way we’d like. Remember, there is usually no correct answer (unless specified by the artist).

Art interpretation is simply stating what you see, how you see it, and why you see it that way. Some pieces of art have more than one interpretation – and that’s okay!  To some people, a piece of art may look like one thing, but to someone else it may have a completely different meaning. It all depends on how you choose to interpret it.

Take a look at this painting below. What’s happening here?


“Pierced Heart” by Jenny Bird

Think you got it? Challenge yourself by looking through our fine art gallery and coming up with your own interpretations of these pieces. Who knows? You may even find one you like to take home !

Banners & The Importance of Color Psychology

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The impact of color psychology is undeniable. In fact, colors often have a strong influence on human behavior and purchasing decisions. We know it’s important; that’s why we at Monster Media Inc. have done our research to help you choose the best colors for your large outdoor banners. Keep reading to find out more!

Red, blue, green, and etc., they’re all different colors- but they’re all powerful in terms of influencing customer purchases. That’s why many companies study color psychology intensively before making their final design/logo decisions.

For example, companies that want to demand attention for their brand will use a red logo. The color red has been shown to increase heart rates and is one of the most eye-catching shades on the color spectrum. Red is powerful and exciting, so it’s the perfect color choice for attracting customers.

Here’s an example of a red banner we’ve made in the past:

Another great example is blue. Blue is one of the most common colors for company logos, since it’s relaxing and calming. Blue is typically associated with reliability, which makes it a great choice for companies that strive to instill loyalty and trust. Many companies commission blue banners from us because they find that it’s the best choice for their brand.


We like color psychology. That’s why we use blue for our logos too. 😉
 

 To find out more about our banners and for help with banner design, contact us and speak to a representative today!

Wood Prints and Photo Art For Spring

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Winter’s over, so it’s time for change. There’s a change in clothing, a change in environment, a change in weather, and etc. With that being said, it’s also time to change the winter photo art in your home for spring-related ones! Out with the old, in with the new – that’s what we like to say.

We love decorating with photo art and wood prints. That’s why we at Monster Media Inc. and Prints on Wood have handpicked our favorite wood prints and photo art for spring. Take a look!

  1. 1. The Chrysanthemums by Jaymi Britten
  2. Real flowers are beautiful, but flower photo art on wood lasts forever. You can even get it framed! 😉

 

2. Butterfly Garden II Wood Print by Christopher Howeth

This photo is the embodiment of spring. Beautiful butterflies and flowers; what more could you ask for?

3.  Coachella Palm Green Wood Print by POW

Lady Gaga is one of the headliners at Coachella (which always takes place in this spring) this year! If you attend, maybe you can recreate our palm tree photo! Be sure to tag us at #MonsterMediaInc and #PrintsonWood so that we can see your masterpiece.

4. Rainbow Over Waikiki Wood Print by Karen Mac

We’re hoping to see a lot of rainbows this spring. Of course, you can always order a wood print with a photo of a rainbow so that you can see one all the time!

5. Hummingbird in Garden of Zinnias Wood Print by Zen and Chic

Spring is when the hummingbirds come out to play! Purchase this beautiful moment to add some gorgeous colors to your walls.

Of course, if you have your own spring-themed photos, you can always create your own on our website. Visit our site or contact us for more information!

 

Plywerk’s Bamboo Maggie (and Margaret)!

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You’ve seen our posts about Prints on Wood and plywood… but have you ever seen a post about Plywerk and bamboo?

That’s right – we make wood prints in birch and bamboo, and today we’ll be talking about our best-selling Bamboo Maggie (and her sister Margaret)!

Our Bamboo Maggie is a revolutionary new photo frame that uses powerful magnets and ball-bearings to hold all your photos in place. Yeah, your photos aren’t going anywhere. With this frame, they won’t slip, slide, or fly away. Our Maggie will ensure that your photo remains standing (or hanging) in one spot.

How does Maggie work?
Well, simply move the magnets aside, place the photo in place, and then return the magnets to their original position. It’s that easy!

The secret lies in the Neodymium earth magnets. These things are super rare and we’ve embedded them into the wood panel to anchor your photos in place.

Maggie can be purchased in various sizes, ranging from small to large. For larger custom photos, we recommend purchasing her big sister Margaret. Margaret comes in bigger sizes and comes with all the great features that Maggie has to offer. Both can fit various photos in various sizes, so it’s all a matter of personal preference!

So what are you waiting for? Maggie needs a good home, so purchase this amazing bamboo frame today!