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Cut Through the Clutter with Beautiful Print Promotions
With the glut of digital marketing, average media consumers are staggering under the weight of spam e-mail and annoying pop-up ads. The “digital deluge” has also prompted a volume decrease in snail mail, allowing direct mail and print promotions to take center stage. Print pleases the eye and demands an emotional response, and people […]
Pack Extra Meaning into Your Message with Strategic Color Combinations
Of all the elements of design, color is probably the most challenging to understand. Color originates from a light source that is viewed directly or seen as reflected light. While colors can be displayed in spectrums, prisms, or contrasts, the power of colors is not only in their arrangement, but in the way we […]
History is Looking Up – Oversized Prints at the Bijou Theatre
High Resolutions has a curious habit of prompting our Knoxville neighbors around town to look up and learn more about our city’s storied, character-rich history. The Bijou Theater recently looked to High Resolutions to take the archive-inspired graphics developed by Robin Easter Design and produce and install new large scale exterior wall graphics celebrating the […]
Clayton Homes Fitness Center Sign
In 2016, the Clayton Homes corporate headquarters completed a massive overhaul of their employee fitness facilities. This coincided with the launch of the Wellness Department’s new slogan: be more. You can read about our work on the development of the word mark and hype video here. We were asked to develop a unique, visually-impactful sign […]
Hotel Graphics for The Tennessean Hotel
Overlooking the World’s Fair Park and across the street from the Sunsphere, The Tennessean Hotel is downtown Knoxville’s new “personal luxury hotel”. The hotel ownership wanted to incorporate elements throughout the hotel that displayed pride in our region in a modern fashion, and High Resolutions was called on to make that happen. Entering the lobby, […]
Top Five Pre-press Tips for Designers
Last week, we shared some of the most important pre-press tips for designers. These were culled from the most common issues and pain points that we see come across our desks. Below you’ll find the tips consolidated in one place with a bit more expansion. 1) Double-check spelling and grammar […]
Timeline and recognition wall for UT Medical Center
Take 462 butcher blocks, 125 feet of wire, 1,900 bolts and screws and our team at High Resolutions. Mix those ingredients up, and you get this amazing wall of Maple, ink and acrylic. How did we do it? The project started like most projects: with an idea. UT Medical Center came to us with their vision […]
High Resolutions featured on InsideOfKnoxville.com
Those who’ve been in the urban Knoxville area for very long have no doubt come across InsideOfKnoxville.com or its author Knox Urban Guy. For the uninitiated, Knox Urban Guy keeps the community abreast of the most significant and interesting events and businesses around the city. His detailed write-ups and excellent photography have all the trappings […]
Historic images on the Walnut Street Parking Garage
If you frequent downtown Knoxville, you’re likely familiar with the new Walnut Street parking garage between Locust and Walnut Streets. If you didn’t know it by that name, you probably just knew it as the garage with a huge blank wall facing south in downtown. After several months of planning with several parties including the city of […]
be more. Campaign for the Clayton Wellness Department
We were given the opportunity to create a new campaign for the Clayton Wellness Department. Clayton Wellness oversees multiple groups and programs that all have their own brand identities. The design needed to be simple enough to be used alongside multiple programs that fell under the umbrella of the Wellness Department as a whole, but […]
Radio and TV Spots for Commercial Bank
What?! Moving pictures? Your favorite print-production company now offers video-production!
A “Key” Decor Graphic
America’s largest homebuilder, Clayton, just introduced a new tagline for their company. “Have it made.” In launching this new message, we created a one-of-a-kind display for their corporate office that incorporated the new slogan while providing a distinct visual nod to their core business: manufacturing and selling homes. Or, as they put it, “Opening Doors to a better life, one […]
Vintage Gas Pump Ballot Boxes
One of our customers came to us for ideas to promote a healthy eating campaign called “Fuel” to their employees. They liked the idea of using a vintage fuel pump tower as a ballot box where employees could drop their “fuel bucks” in and be entered into a drawing. We took the challenge on and had […]
Video work for CSI Protect
While it’s not a common occurrence here at High Resolutions to get involved in video production, we were able to help one of our regular customers CSI Protect with their video needs recently. CSI Protect has a parent company based in Europe. That company, SelectaDNA, had already produced a pair of great quality videos that summarized their […]
Remodeling at First Century Bank Maryville
First Century Bank is a local bank with a long history. Started in 1894, the bank has flourished in East Tennessee. One of the newest branches is in a newly remodeled building in Maryville. The site on West Broadway was the location for one of our recent projects. Working alongside the bank’s architect, we developed […]
Frosted vinyl for PYA Analytics
Knoxville’s PYA Analytics does work for the healthcare industry and has to comply with HIPAA standards. Part of their strategy for this involved obscuring the all-glass windows and doors found throughout their office space. We were tasked with creating graphics that were functional and beautiful. One of our designers, created a geometric pattern of multi-colored […]
Enter to win a Harry and David’s Gift Basket from High Resolutions
If you don’t already follow High Resolutions on Twitter, today would be a good day to start. We’re announcing the 2014 Holiday Giveaway. Between now and December 1, 2014, you can enter to win a “David’s Holiday Gift Tower.” Here’s how to enter:
A Day in the Life of High Resolutions
High Resolutions provides end-to-end solutions for your marketing graphics needs. You will be amazed at our expansive list of products and services. Check out this video for a glimpse of what goes on “behind the scenes” during a typical day inside one of the most thrilling places to work.
Preston Medical Library at UT Medical Center
Last week marked the grand opening of the Health Information Center at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Part of the mission of this library is “…providing patients, family members and the community with valuable information on the latest health news and free research for specific diseases or illnesses.” Working with Heather King, interior designer, we developed […]
Colorful panels for the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture located at the UT Knoxville campus has a special exhibit on display showcasing the flora and fauna illustrations of Catesby, Mason, and Audobon. These artifacts date back to the 16th century and include detailed illustrations and specimens of plants and animals.
How to use liquid to wet-mount a graphic on glass
In this short video, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on using fluid to aid in installing an adhesive-backed decal or static cling to a glass surface.
Super-sized banners for Knoxville Museum of Art
kma-banners-finalThis week at the Knoxville Museum of Art, the 2014 Glassfest begins. In preparation for the exhibit, we helped the KMA by producing some 18’x24′ banners. They had new, aluminum frames installed onto the face of their beautiful, contemporary building to accommodate these two banners. The banner on the left will be changed out to […]
“The Little Cove” wallcovering
This week, we designed a partial wall-covering for Shoreline Church of Knoxville. This corner mural took some engineering to make sure the artwork overlapped, but didn’t look strange where the tree’s roots met. One of our employees, who attends Shoreline, installed it last night with ease using one of our user-friendly, repositionable, wall mural materials.
First Baptist Church Concord
Here at High Resolutions, we do quite a bit of work for some local churches as well as churches across the country that find us on the web. One of the local churches that we work with often is First Baptist Church Concord. Here are just two recent projects that we helped them accomplish.
Logo design and graphics for The Flower Pot
Local florist, The Flower Pot, came to us last year wanting a refreshed image for their brand. They asked us to design a logo and begin producing graphics for their storefronts with the new design and color scheme. After giving them a logo that they loved, we began designing a variety of signage and […]
Security vehicle reflective graphics
One of our regular customers added a new vehicle to their campus security force and needed graphics that would officially integrate it into their fleet. We had previously designed the graphics for their fleet, so it was a simple process to bring up the old files, print, and install. We used reflective vinyl on most […]
Tennessee Smokies Stadium
High Res has worked for several seasons closely with the Tennessee Smokies baseball team. We’ve created a huge variety of signage for them, working directly with their advertising partners and with team staff. Their outfield area alone is covered with almost 40 large banners that we produced. There are also numerous backlit signs, food and […]
Waste Management Recycle Truck Wrap
Last week, we completed what was one of the larger and more complex vehicle wraps that we’ve done. Waste Management asked us to design and install this grand-scale wrap on one of their Knoxville-area recycle trucks. The large, bold side graphics are eye-catching with a huge vista of part of the Knoxville skyline. The cab […]
ARRR! Pirate flags
One of our customers has a passion for tailgating and wanted a custom flag to fly over his parties. We printed his logo to a set of flags and added some custom cut tattered ends to give it an authentic high-seas look.
Grumpy Cat Paper Art
If you’ve been around the interwebs any time in the last few months, you have probably ran across Grumpy Cat here or there. Grumpy Cat is an adorable little mutt who just happened to be born with an underbite. This makes her face look like she is constantly grumpy or irritated at something. Paper artist […]
Mission Focus Wall Graphic for Faith Baptist Church
We designed and created this unique wall graphic for Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson City, TN. The background was printed on our popular fabric cling material. This material is easy to install, won’t leave residue, and can be taken down and re-applied many times. The magnifying glass is a 3D element mounted over the graphic. […]
Wood prints
Our flat-bed UV printer is capable of printing to solid substrates up to 2″ thick. One of the more unique options available to our customers is printing on wood. We’ve had several customers come to us with unique pieces of wood to print on. The example on the left is a plywood with birch laminate. […]
Box truck wrap for Habitat for Humanity Knoxville
We recently completed this vehicle wrap for Habitat for Humanity of Knoxville. A donor provided a box truck for them to use for transporting large supplies and thrift store items. They wanted to spruce the truck up and make it a rolling billboard for their organization. High Res delivered with an eye-catching design and professional […]
S.C.U.D. Truck Wrap
Best Behavior Creative Club of Knoxville designed a partial wrap for the Sevier County Utility District’s new truck. The Ford Super Duty runs on Natural Gas, and S.C.U.D. wanted to make a bold statement about their new ride. We were tasked with producing the graphics and wrapping the vehicle. Below are a few pictures of […]
Pat Summit’s Banner
Last night at a UT Lady Vols basketball game, the university honored their storied previous coach by hoisting a new banner in her honor. The banner features her name, coaching record, and an image of the championship trophy. We were honored to have been given the opportunity to create the banner for Coach Summit. Read […]
SwingPerfect tradeshow display
Last year, we printed and installed graphics on the SwingPerfect company’s trade show display. This year, SwingPerfect asked us to modify the graphics, print, and install some new graphics for their hardware. Read on to see their hardware and how it works.
Avengers Wall Mural
After we renovated to fit our new Xerox 770 Digital Color Press into the building, we had a blemished wall that really needed some cosmetic work. It’s highly visible when you enter our office area, so we decided to do it the High Res way. Instead of drywall mud and paint, we printed our own […]
FBC Acrylic Sign
First Baptist Church of Concord tasked us with creating an eye-catching sign to greet guests as they come to the main reception area in their church. One of our designers used their logo along with several of the materials at our disposal to create a three-dimensional, welcoming sign.
The new Xerox 770 Digital Color Press
In December, we upgraded our digital printing capabilities with the purchase of a Xerox 770 digital color press. With this, we not only increased our hourly output of pages, but we also increased our finishing capabilities. The Xerox 770 has options that included saddle stitching, folding, and high volume stacking. This can automate many tasks […]
Dimensional Lettering for Holiday Inn Worlds Fair Park
This week, we were tasked with fabricating and installing several sets of dimensional letters at the Holiday Inn at Worlds Fair Park in the heart of Knoxville.
Fabric banners for Knoxville First SDA Church
Not all banners are created equal, and not all banners are printed on vinyl. We have materials that are suitable for banners at our disposal that are woven fabric. They are available in different weaves and weights to suit your application. These banners were just produced for Knoxville First SDA Church on Kingston Pike. They […]
The High Res “Wheel of Misfortune”
For our annual Christmas party at High Res, the owners decided to use a roulette wheel to hand out prizes to employees. One of our production staff team members designed the vertically spinning wheel to use. Here’s how we produced it for our party.
Clayton Homes Timeline Wall Mural
Over the summer, Clayton Homes approached High Res about designing, producing and installing a wall mural for a main thoroughfare in their home office. Almost all visitors and clients that visit the corporate headquarters in Maryville, Tennessee make their way through this hallway at some point during their visit. Clayton recognized the prime visual real estate […]
Window clings for Lange Animal Hospital
Last week, z-11 communications sent us artwork to print and install for Lange Animal Hospital in Knoxville.
Extreme Makeover:Home Edition Knoxville – Our part
Last year, High Resolutions was privileged to be chosen to help design and create large graphics for a bedroom in the Extreme Home Makeover in Knoxville. A production designer from the crew brought us sketches that were to become huge graphics for ceiling suspension, wall murals, and fabric drapes. Read on to hear about […]
“Pop” Korn’s Gourmet Popcorn graphic
Camel Canvas recently sent a graphic over for us to produce for one of their awning customers. We printed the large logo for the face of “POP” Korn’s awning over their front door. The graphic was produced on 3M high-performance vinyl and given a protective caste laminate. The end result is an eye-catching canopy complimenting […]
The Perplexing Pantone Process Conundrum
Addressing the ever-changing CMYK values of Pantone, and how to allow for it. The Pantone color library has been around since 1963. It was founded as an aid for color communications between designers, printers, and clients. We here at High Res rely heavily on Pantone books in print production. It’s an indispensable aid for making […]
U MediSpa Acrylic Signs
The U MediSpa in Murfreesboro, TN needed some indoor signage that matched the elegance and mood of their beauty and wellness center. Knoxville designer, Tommy Stokes, created the art and conceptualized the sign fabrication with the help of High Resolutions.
Yard Signs, Stakes, & Frames
Election season is upon us once again, and with this season comes stump speeches, rhetoric, accusations, mud-slinging, and advertising. Perhaps advertising is one of the most notorious to people since it’s the hardest for us to ignore. Chances are that if you live in a neighborhood, you can see more than a few campaign yard […]
Banner Stitching
Some of the greatest banner designs can be ruined by the finishings. It’s not to say that the banner is mishandled or that their was a lack of craftsmanship. It’s simply a lack of foresight. As designers and artists, we are compelled to design first. Ask questions later. In an effort to avoid the unexpected, […]
UT Men’s Locker Room Wall Graphics
The University of Tennessee Men’s Athletic Department and The Tombras Group recently developed a new campaign for the men in orange. Once the wall art was designed, we stepped in to “make it happen”. This project wasn’t a small one. Neither was it huge. However, it certainly was on a tight timeline. We were challenged […]
In The News: Extreme Makeover Graphics
Thanks to WATE News for featuring us. We appreciate the chance to work with ABC’s Extreme Makeover Team, and the opportunity to help change lives. Click the link below to go to the article: http://www.wate.com/story/16491417/knoxville-printing-company-involved-with-extreme-makeover-interior-design
Steve Jobs 1955-2011
We join the world in mourning the great loss of Steve Jobs. He has impacted all of our lives @ High Res, and of millions and millions across the globe. He will be greatly missed. Read more at: www.apple.com and Wikipedia
Anybody like coffee?
Doing a new store’s graphics is always fun. Doing a new store that happens to be a local coffee roaster? Even better. You can’t go wrong with friends who make your primary form of energy in bulk. In 21 custom flavors. jaVERDE Coffee Co. is a group of friends right here in East Tennessee who […]
What Comes First? Width or Height?
I had a conversation with a fellow sign-maker recently that turned into a battle of wits. It was fun. No harm, no foul. We were both trying to convince the other of whether width or height comes first in the world of 2D measurements. Thus, the inspiration for this article. Whether you’re into a building […]
Wonderful Pistachios Partial Wrap
Here’s another great partial-wrap we had the pleasure of executing. This 2010 Toyota Prius had a lot of challenging body lines and tight spaces to work in, but it was certainly rewarding to see the final product. This is a great example of a partial wrap. Very sharp looking vehicle. You may have seen the […]
Optimized File Transfers.
Files can be transfered in many ways. Email: Convenient, but limited when it comes to large file sizes. FTP: Traditional large-file transfer method. HTTP: Web based uploads are becoming the latest. Implementing forms and additional data fields, etc. Regardless of your preference, you have to take care that your files get there in good time […]
Frosted Windows for Circle Spring
Etched Glass Vinyl (Frosted Vinyl) is often a great solution for obscuring the line-of-sight to offer privacy, while maintaining an open feel. Robin Easter Design came to us with a store front design for their neighbor, CircleSpring. It was very nicely designed. The President of CircleSpring, Elaine Seat, PhD., was ecstatic. Good work for good […]
Tree Silhouettes – American Cancer Society 2009 Gala
Recently we met with The Tombras Group about cutting tree silhouettes from wood. We used our CNC Router table to cut the furniture grade plywood they provided us. They painted and installed, completing the project spot on. The results were very cool. Here’s a few pics. Enjoy!
Snow Leopard – To Upgrade or not?
Okay, so I just upgraded to Snow Leopard. The Mac’s latest and greatest OS upgrade. I didn’t do my research. That’s the way things go with me usually. I don’t read about them too much, I just get an understanding of them, then dive right in. My initial impression? Not a whole lot of functional […]