We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Mars Bravo | Sign Designer & Owner of Signs from Mars

The sign-making industry is more complex than most people think. It’s not just about printing or fabricating custom logos and text; sign makers have to think about things like how long materials will last, how to integrate lighting, and even how colors and fonts impact the environment. They also have to navigate local zoning laws and size limits to make sure the signs are compliant but still stand out and communicate the message clearly. Read more>> 

Andrew Chow | Director of Operations and everything else for a small business

Just how much thought process goes into custom/ bespoke furniture manufacturing. Very rarely are two projects the same. Even if we build same design sofa or chair for Customer A, Customer B may have different requirements or intentions for that design item, making it a unique catering process on our end during the production stages. Read more>>

Lelac Badakian | Speech language pathologist

“My speech is fine” or “I don’t need help talking” are only a couple of statements I have heard throughout my career as a speech language pathologist (SLP). Sometimes I wonder if a better name for my role would be articulation, language, voice, fluency, swallowing, cognitive therapist (ALVFWCT) but it might leave people more confused. Read more>>