Opening in a BIG way...

large format lifestyle images digitally printed & installed for store opening in NYC.

super large graphics

Graphics custom fabricated for food court.  Overhead graphics prints 8'x100' in ONE piece. 

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Recent printing & vinyl installation at Public Library. Take a close look at the art, it is digitally die cut and installed as cut vinyl. 

Add a little glimmer...

Printing sparkles to your images can really add that extra glimmer for the holidays or any time.

Sparkles are added to 4 color digital prints with screen printing process.

Corporate office branding

Here are 2 examples of how easy it can be to bring color and design to an office space. These two simple installations brings a new & exciting look to the typical corporate walls & entrance.
Glass entrance doors are covered with frosted vinyl that has been digitally die cut to specific design. This great effect creates privacy and keeps room and entranceway bright and open.







Digitally printed art on wall paper and installed as wall paper is a more permanent install than adhesive vinyl. there are many great textured options of wall paper to print on.
Bring some fun in to the office with art, color , & branding.

New Store Openings

Store "barricade" graphics allow for great advertising spaces while the inside gets ready for the grand opening. Printed on vinyl with lamination is durable to withstand all weather conditions. Images can be printed ANY size as it is installed in panels crating virtually seamless graphics.

Exhibition graphics includes vinyl adhesive installed direct to entryway, inside oversized digitally printed banners and large murals mounted on sintra boards.

installation & a BAG OF CHIPS

truck wrap

Vehicle wrapped in digitally printed graphics is a great way to advertise. Large format graphics serve as a moving billboard and is a great way to get name recognition. Graphics are installed in a way that allows long term durability. A very cost effective way to advertise. Great graphics, quality printing, and installation....all that and a bag of chips!

Digitally printed fabric wall

Great example of the many ways to bring large scale printing into home & hospitality design. The wood doors of entertainment unit are covered with custom muslin fabric that is directly printed on and the stretched over doors. Sepia tone printing adds to effectiveness of image. Large scale graphics can be used as wall coverings, ceiling coverings, dividers, flooring coverings and art work. Just imagine it & we will print it. There are many great materials that can be used, such as acrylic, aluminum, wood, fabrics, laminates and more. 

Interior large format digital printing

These interior murals are printed seamless and then stretched on custom built aluminum frame. All graphics are printed & installed as one seamless piece. No easy task! Graphics are 8'ht x various lengths including 150'.

Ferris wheel banner

digitally printed wall mural

vinyl banner

digitally printed wall mural

The new wine bar and beer bar is easily found with vinyl banners and large murals branding the space.

Outdoor and interior signage

These custom large format signs were placed on the interior and exterior of building. Aluminum frames were bent and welded into circles and digitally printed vinyl was stretched on site and then each ring were attached with brackets to create one piece for installation.

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Now this, is LARGE FORMAT PRINTING!

Getting ready for a BIG party. Color X is currently installing super large graphics for the  Pavilion for NY Sate Fair opening Aug. 26-Sept 6. We were involved from the start with architects & designers to turn the newly renovated Pavilion in to a graphically inspired space. The International Pavilion is inspired by large images of children and locations from all over the world. This is an amazingly challenging project that highlights the importance of contracting a highly skilled large format print/fabrication company with experience  and can offer custom solutions for all challenges and have the insight to make it all work out.
One huge curve ball thrown was that as seen in first photo, initially there was no awning, this was to go up after the large graphics were in place. Well after printing & fabricating structure & installation method & machinery for this, we were met at the site with awnings already place. So how to hoist an 8'x almost 200' and over 600lbs graphic into position? With a lot of thought, skill, muscle , bravery and experience. Please follow blog to see video post of install and the other graphics that are installing before the opening.

Store Openings in Vegas

This major fashion retailer reached out to Color X to assist with the graphics for the grand opening of its latest store in  Vegas. Although the store was on the opposite coast of Color X (NYC), it was handled as if it was around the corner. The Color X west coast install team was on site for the initial site survey and all measurements and field changes were quickly sent to the NYC headquarters. New layouts were made and sent to client reflecting on site changes. Upon approval art was produced and installed without a flaw to clients delight. The site survey prior to production is key, as many times sizing is off from original plans  and details like mullions or hardware are not accounted for. Make sure paint is completely cured before installing graphics as the adhesive of graphics will not adhere to wall if paint is still not 100% cured.  This avoids time delays & the cost of installing. Life is much easier on all when done right the first time!

NYC Exhibition Graphics

We love working on museum exhibits . There is something about the buzz of everyone working furiously to pull it off  on time for the opening. There are so many different elements that go into coordinating the opening of an exhibit.  Curators, designers, production, carpenters, painters, case makers, lightning, and us large format digital printers all make  it happen. Those last minute changes to text or last minute approvals of art are always expected and always seem to appear. Or when the painted wall is still not dry! We have seen it all and somehow everything always works out.
A great look when using text, is using cad cut vinyl. This precisely cuts the letters out of the vinyl and is installed directly on wall by weeding out the background so only the letters are to be applied to wall. This gives a clean look with text being razor sharp for best readability. Best results are when text is taller than 1/4".  Cad cut letters can also be applied to glass and are used with many retailers on windows.

Event Graphics

Summer Stage Free Concerts in Central Park NYC
Color X provides large fabric dye sublimated banners and tent graphics. Dye sublimation brings out the rich color saturation and sharp quality.

Large Window Graphics for Store Opening

Pictures say it all. Big graphics really create excitement and a buzz for this new store opening. Color X, New York, can provide large format printing and installation for store openings nationwide.

Fabric Printing-- The Best Quality

Dye Sublimation Fabric Printing - The Best Quality

By Gary Teich

Article

There are three production methods for printing on fabric. Direct inkjet printing, screen printing, and dye sublimation. Each method will get the job done, but facts such as application, duration of use, indoor or out door, size, quantity, colors used, budget and others should determine what is the best method for the specific project.

Ink jet direct to fabric is an option for small quantities and indoor applications.

Screen printing or litho should be looked into when printing larger runs and can be more economical if art is 1, 2 or, 3 color. If the art is a photo image there will be a noticeable screen dot in the reproduction. This is usually not a great option for beauty or fashion, but may be acceptable for other industries or promotions.

Dye Sublimation offers the best quality image reproduction and the most durable. Another great advantage is the wide range of fabrics available to print. Printing on sheer fabrics creates a great look. The maximum width for dye sub printing is 10' and length can go much longer. Quality can vary among different suppliers, the technique and skill has major input in quality. There is truly an art and skill in producing great printed fabrics. For those who are not familiar, dye sub is printing on paper and then heat transferring on to fabric.

Tricks of the trade are the speed of the printing and transferring and the degree of heat used in the transfer.

The inks are fused into the fabric opposed to sitting on top of fabric as in inkjet or screening. This gives the fabric a softer touch. It also makes the fabric more durable as it can be washed and steamed. Some great applications can be custom pillows, couches, curtains, table runners, and many more. Fabric banners are also a great look for in store or window display, exhibition graphics, showroom graphics and events.

Color X, New York have been printing on fabric for over 15 years and can offer the right solution for each project.

Gary Teich Color X    http://www.color-x.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gary_Teich

Museum Exhibition Graphics

This current exhibit uses large wall murals custom printed on digital wall covering material. The high resolution large format digital printing and the matte finish of material gives an amazing hi end look.

The large wall mural is printed and installed in panels. The end result is a continuos graphic that appears even up close to be seamless.  This new material is great for  corporate showrooms & lobbies,  retail, museums and public spaces.
Currently on display at Museum of Modern Art- 3rd floor

Museum Exhibition Graphics

This 14'x30 ' mural was produced by drum scanning the  original black & white photo at the highest resolution. After creating a digital file for print, image was digitally printed by Color X on adhesive vinyl and then laminated with a matte finish. The large museum wall mural consisted of 8 tiled sections to create a virtually seamless detailed high quality black & white image.
Image is currently on display at Museum of Modern Art:  April 16–August 30, 2010
The Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Painting and Sculpture Galleries, fourth floor
Exhibit:

Lee Bontecou: All Freedom in Every Sense

STRETCH THOSE ADVERTISING DOLLARS!

CAD CUT VINYL LETTERING,  is a great way to maximize your advertising budget. Letters are precisely cut out of vinyl and installed on windows. The cut letters give a clean sharp look to any window  or wall space. You can choose from stock colors or Color X can print any color matches. Art can also be cad cut and applied for a more decorative or branded look. Go BIG, Go Bold , at affordable pricing!

Really Large Window Graphics!

While their new space is being renovated, this upscale auction house wanted make a BIG splash to announce their opening. The graphics are images of the companies art collection. Color X was called upon to handle the printing and installation. The scope of project is 15 windows total . The top level windows are over 20' and 40' from ground . Graphics are installed from inside using lifts, ladders and acrobatics.
The graphics run along PArk Ave. and around corner on 57th st. The visibility is tremendous night or day.

Yes, WE DO WINDOWS.

wow, thats some sign

Even this veteran NYC traffic cop scratches his head in amazement of the size and quality of this newly printed and installed construction barricade sign.

Scott, who runs the Palm is also thrilled that all of downtown NYC can see the Palm is open during building maintenance. Printed on vinyl this large format signage is a great way to increase visibility.
Color X was responsible for site survey, design, printing and installation.

Store branding

This recent project involves printing large scale graphics for the branding of a department in large retailer. Large columns were wrapped with graphics as well as back wall and the backs of all rack displays. Printing and installation by Color X

Piecing it Together

this fun window is the result of great visual creativity from the visual and design team of major retailer. This concept creates a dramatic and impacting window display that goes with the concept of piecing it all together.
Graphics are printed direct and then digitally routed to allow piecing together to create multiple looks.

A winning concept

This project was featured on VMSD, with great feed back and results we thought it would be good to show again.
To create a high end "telescopic graphic" Color X fabricated die cut rings with magnets on inner rings to enclose digitally printed translucent inks on clear material.
Can be reused easily by inserting new graphic between rings.

custom printed wall coverings

This was a great project branding the corporate offices of major entertainment company in  NYC. The art was printed on a new superwide format wall covering. Most printable wall coverings are maximum of 4' in width and this project was printed and installed in 10' wide materials which led to minimum seams.