---
type: faq
title: "What's the biggest mistake people make when designing custom signs?"
description: "The biggest mistake is cramming too much text onto the sign. People glance at a sign for only 3 to 5 seconds, so if the message cannot be absorbed in that"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/signs/what-s-the-biggest-mistake-people-make-when-designing-custom-signs
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What's the biggest mistake people make when designing custom signs?

The biggest mistake is cramming too much text onto the sign. People glance at a sign for only 3 to 5 seconds, so if the message cannot be absorbed in that

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