Every now and then a billboard or sign makes news because of perceived poor taste. They’re often of a political or sexual nature, and often they’re pretty bad. I realize that “bad” is a matter of interpretation, and that they’re intended to shock, but some that have made it onto the news and gone viral really do cross the line. However, this isn’t about the degree of “badness”, it’s about whether your shop will take a print job if the image or text is “bad”.
Is it good business practice to take any job regardless of content? Is there a downside for your business being associated with a controversial sign or billboard? Is it fair to expect your staff to work on any job no matter how much it might offend them? Have you considered what you might do if approached to print a “bad” job?
One wonders about the production process behind these signs and billboards. Is the print shop proud of it’s work? Does it even care about the potential impact on their staff, customers, and ultimately, reputation?
Does your shop care?