Our CNC Routers Can Make 3D Signs in Any Shape

By Mike Folts  “The sum of the square root of any two sides of an isosceles triangle is equal to the square root of the remaining side” And while the Scarecrow didn’t get this quite right, he was trying to quote the Pythagorean theorem. A function of Euclidean geometry. I don’t know, it’s all trig […]

We’re Moving!

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Mustang Revival Wall Murals

Wall mural for commercial building

By Bill Van Cleve Paragon Design + Display has had a long-standing relationship with Team Detroit, now GTB, regarding the production of Ford/Lincoln promotions. The Mustang has a long history with Ford aficionados and holds a special place in their automotive design. The Mustang is the pride of Ford research and design and is one […]

Trade Show Displays & Event Selection

Trade show with full display

By Daniel Gagnon Most exhibitors haven’t any idea of why they choose to exhibit at one trade show or event versus another. Many will tell you that they exhibit at a show because their competition will be there. This isn’t a very scientific way of choosing the best events to showcase their products at. Besides […]

Update Your Windows with Vinyl Window Graphics and Clings

Perforated vinyl window print

By Gerry Snyder One of the hot new trends in branding and decor is the application of printed graphics on glass and windows. A popular material to use is adhesive-backed perforated media which allows customers to view through the window from the inside, while from the outside only the printed graphic is visible. The size […]

World War II Veterans of University Commons Exhibition

World War II exhibition at University Commons with University of Michigan

By Brock Lytle Back in the fall, I was contacted by Enid Wasserman about a historical exhibit she had been wanting to put together. We met and discussed her desire to honor World War II veterans that have lived in University Commons—the adult living community here in Ann Arbor whose residents “include faculty and staff […]

Make Corporate Décor Part of your Marketing Plan

By Bill Van Cleve Creating a full-fledged marketing plan involves several elements, which when combined, will give you the results your companies’ strategic plan is looking for. Social Media, blog articles, support materials for your sales staff, radio, television, industrial magazines, and weekly journals; these are all tried-and-true, straight-forward marketing strategies. They all take time […]

Reflections on Earth Day

April 22nd was Earth Day this year. Millions of people around the globe participated in marches, signed petitions, met with political leaders, planted trees and worked to clean up their local environment. As a provider of custom displays, Paragon is doing our part by using recycled and green printing technologies whenever possible to create our […]

Lost Railway Museum

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The Ark Gets a Makeover

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] I was just getting my bearings as the new account manager here at Paragon Display when I was granted the opportunity to take on The Ark as a client. I was excited but a bit nervous due to the scope of the project that […]