119+ Billboard Templates

How to Create a Customized Billboard?

Billboards are effective advertising tools, so much so that according to Statista, there are over three hundred thousand billboards in the United States. If you want to create a customized billboard to advertise your products and services, why not read the helpful tips below?

1. Study Basic Graphic Design Techniques

If you want to design the look of your billboard, you will have to learn several graphic design techniques. Luckily you can learn basic design techniques without going to a graphic design class. You look for these techniques on reliable educational materials.

2. Select a Suitable Graphic Design Application

You can make your task easier by using dedicated graphic design applications. These applications will allow you to edit pictures design logos and render images using their vast selection of convenient tools. A good example of these applications is Adobe Illustrator. But before choosing an application, you must make sure that you are comfortable with it.

3. Create an Initial Graphics Layout

 Create an initial layout of your billboard. You can begin by creating a plan. You can design the structure of the billboard and identify what materials the design will need. If you are least familiar with the layout of the billboard, you can look up formats that will fit the design you have in mind.

4. Gather Materials

You will need design materials so that you can put your design together. After planning the layout of the billboard, you should gather the materials you have identified. Materials like photos, fonts, etc. can be found online. However, you must be careful about using copyrighted materials.

5. Put the Design Together According to the Layout

Once the layout is ready, and all the materials needed are gathered. You can now put the billboard design together. Use the techniques you have learned to ensure that the appearance is presentable. Use the layout as the primary reference of the billboard's structure.