The document provides dos and don'ts for designing vehicle wraps, noting that it is different than typical graphic design. It recommends getting vehicle templates and photos before starting, designing with the vehicle's 3D shape in mind by placing small text and lines in flat areas, using readable fonts, and leaving space at seams. Designs should be simple and avoid overloading information while considering the feasibility of the install.

1. Vehicle Wrap Design:
Dos and Don’ts

2. Designing a vehicle wrap is very different from a typical
graphic design project.

3. Some
DO’s
&
DON’TS
of vehicle wrap design

4. • Don’t start designing before getting a vehicle template and photos of the
vehicle that’s being wrapped.
• Do take good “straight on” photos of the vehicle that’s being wrapped and
compare the photos to your template.

5. • Don’t assume the entire vehicle can be wrapped.
• Do talk with your install team to make sure what you’ve designed
is feasible.

6. • Now that you’re ready to design…
• Don’t assume your vehicle will always be viewed straight on.
• Do remember your vehicle is a 3 dimensional object that will be
viewed from all sides.

7. • DON’T place smaller text over grooves or creases on the vehicle.
• Do place smaller text in smooth, flat areas.

8. • Don’t use a font just because it looks “cool”.
• Do use fonts that can be clearly read from a distance.

9. • Don’t extend text (especially
small text) to the seams (on
doors, windows, etc.).
• Do leave some breathing
room for text, logos, etc.

10. • Don’t assume lines and gradients will match up all the way
around the vehicle because it matches on your layout.
• Do use caution when adding lines or gradients that are meant to
flow all the way around the vehicle wrap.

11. • Don’t overload the design with information.
• Do keep it simple.

12. • Don’t be scared to create
something different.
• Do have fun with
your design!
Most importantly…

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