Inspiration

Roland DG customers are some of the most imaginative and creative people we've ever met. To support your creativity and need for inspiration,we have created a selection of blog entries to help you get inspired and excited about creating your next vehicle wrap, sign, custom graphic or prototype. The following content ranges from fun articles and infographics to customer interviews and print news.

Building an Online Personalization Business: Plaque Printing with Sassy Squirrel Ink

October 7, 2021 Ben Fellowes Inspiration , UV Printing uv printing, uv print customization, print on slate, print on tile, print house signs, print garden decor, print on slate tiles, customize slate tiles, personalize slate tiles, house number personalization, home number personalization, etsy uv customization storefront, amazon uv customization storefront, storefront marketing, etsy marketing, amazon store marketing, etsy keyword marketing, amazon keyword marketing

As part of our business building series, the News View’s and How To’s blog interviewed Simon Holland about his niche specialty graphics business, Sassy Squirrel Ink. His business story follows the route of an intrepid entrepreneur who started a side hustle on a small scale to make some extra cash, found that it was something that could be turned into a real business, and then followed that path to see where it led.

A-to-Z of Printing “Y” is for Yo Yos, Puzzles, Giftware and Games

September 13, 2021 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing , UV Printing , Inspiration uv printing, versauv, uv desktop printing , uv customization, uv personalization, print on yoyos, print on puzzles and games, print on sports equipment, print on fridge magnets, print on keychains, uv printing on yoyos, uv kids printing, uv kids toy printing, childrens product printing, vbond ink

VersaUV printers are the young, energetic, and playful machines of the print world. They love to customize fun, playful products like yo-yos, toys, games, puzzles, and other personalized gifts for kids. See how VersaUV users have printed directly onto toys and games to create popular and profitable custom products.

Building a Print Business: Sticker Printing with Ace High Printing

June 29, 2021 Ben Fellowes Inspiration , Featured , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters stickers, decals, truevis, ace high printing, sticker printing business, sticker printing, print stickers, start a sticker printing business, sticker graphics, cool stickers, sticker slaps, saliva sticker, five finger death punch sticker, skull sticker, tattoo stickers, surf stickers, band stickers, bar stickers

In the first of our new blog series, The News Views and How To’s Blog spoke to Rick Herbert from Ace High Printing about building a sticker printing business, the challenges faced when starting a sticker printing business, and finding your space in the sticker printing market.

History of Signs Infographic

May 26, 2021 Ben Fellowes Inspiration , Featured , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , UV Printing history of signs, sign infographic, history of signs infographic, history infographic, design history infographic, historical infographics, timeline infographic, history timeline infographics, sign design, origins of signs, history of signage, pub signs, history of pub signs, the barber shop pole, worlds biggest sign, neon signs, history of neon signs

In this detailed, visually exciting, and historically engaging infographic, Roland DGA has provided historical highlights from the entire history of signage. Taking you on a graphical journey from cavemen to the latest, advanced sign technology, this is a great info resource if you need some some design facts to impress your friends and tutors, or you were ever wondering about where signs came from and how signage has evolved.

A to Z of Printing: "W" is for Wrapping Unique Vehicles

May 26, 2021 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Featured , Inspiration vinyl wrap, vinyl wrapping, wrapping vehicles, vehicle wrap, vehicle wrapping, tank wrap, excavator wrap, boat wrap, snowmobile wrap, tuk tuk wrap, firetruck wrap, snowboard wrap, paddleboard wrap, dirtbike wrap, motorcross bike wrap, atv wrap, food truck wrap, roland dga, roland dg, large format printing, large format graphics

Ask the man in the street what a vinyl wrap is, and they’ll probably tell you that it’s “when someone changes the color of a car or puts graphics on a car.” And while that is true, every good sign and graphics provider knows that there is so much more to be wrapped than just cars and trucks. In this wrap showcase, we are sharing some standout wraps of alternative vehicles, beyond cars and trucks – all produced with Roland DG printers.

10 Minute Shop Talks— Greatest Hits Volume 1

April 13, 2021 Roland DGA Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Featured , Marketing Expertise , Inspiration large format printing, truevis, printers, printer cutters, sticker printing, wall graphics, print in education, teaching print and design, facebook live print interviews, roland dga customers, print users, printing solutions, museum printing, action sports printing, cannabis printing

Over the past year, the Roland DGA Corporation Facebook page has been broadcasting Facebook Live interview videos. In the first of our video collections, you can meet some top Roland DGA sign and graphics customers who talk about the ways they’ve built their businesses with Roland DG equipment.

A-to-Z of Printing:"U" is for Umbrellas, Sun Shades, and Parasol Applications

February 23, 2021 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing , Dye-Sublimation , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Inspiration , UV Printing print on umbrellas, umbrella printing, custom umbrella, custom umbrellas, personalized umbrellas, print on sun shades, print on golf umbrellas, print on canopies, restaurant sun shade printing, covid 19 sun shade printing, outdoor print products, outdoor printing

Our latest a-to-z blog series outlines some of the different umbrella products you can add logos, custom patterns, messaging and personalized graphics to.

Specialize in Print Customization— 5 Small Businesses You Can Start Today!

January 26, 2021 Ben Fellowes Featured , Marketing Expertise , Tips & Tricks , UV Printing , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Cutters , Inspiration product personalization, product customization, print accessory, print apparel, print decor, print electronics, print t-shirt, small business customization, small business personalization, start a print business, starting a print business, start a customization business, print on fabric, print on apparel, print on iphone cases, print on face masks, photo printing

While there are many people trying to make money in online customization, there’s no reason why you can’t find your own path through the ecommerce crowds. The following blog shares some helpful advice to those starting out in personalization and customization— suggesting a more strategic approach to graphics personalization and outlining 5 niche business markets you could find success in with Roland DG technology.

Top 10 Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Schemes— Austin Dillon, Tyler Reddick and Anthony Alfredo Reveal Their Favorites

November 4, 2020 Ben Fellowes Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Inspiration nascar schemes, nascar racing schemes, chevvy racecars, chevrolet racing cars, richard childress racing, austin dillon, tyler reddick, anthony alfredo, coca cola car, vehicle wraps, vehicle wrap, racecar wrap, truevis printer, large format printers, digital printing

The NASCAR season comes to a close this weekend having continued to entertain fans despite the challenges to live sporting events in 2020. As a company that supplies large format printer solutions, we especially love the “color of NASCAR" so we’re sharing the favorite racecar graphics of Austin Dillon, Tyler Reddick, and Anthony Alfredo, as well as favorite color schemes from members of the RCR Graphics Center team.

BeginRight Employment Services

October 21, 2020 Ginny Mumm Featured , Marketing Expertise , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Dye-Sublimation , Inspiration bt-12, dtg, direct to garment printing, apparel printing, t shirt printing, custom apparel, custom t shirts, t-shirts, tshirts, custom facemasks, printing on facemasks, business logo, logo printing, corporate logo

If you have a business that creates corporate giveaways or wants to expand its brand to include apparel and giftware, Roland DGA has the ideal solution in the BT-12 direct-to-garment printer to help you print on t-shirts, tote bags, facemasks and more. Read about BeginRight Employment services and see how they created custom logo apparel with the BT-12.