The vehiclewrapper manifesto

TEXT VERSION - Final Draft by Shad Interligi, Author/Illustrator (Linked-In) on 12/12/12 - LINE 1: hire people to cover your weaknesses and covet them. stay sharp. keep networking. clean seams. know your substrate. LINE 2: ask questions. if you are underbid, move on. document everything. there is always a solution. communicate your concerns. LINE 3: never scratch the surface. don't overstretch. you are only as good as your last wrap. your word is your bond. be a magnet. LINE 4: master all scenarios. take amazing pictures. prepare, prepare, prepare. hire those that hire you. social media is a good thing. LINE 5: if you are not evolving, you are devolving. cheap is expensive. learn about your industry and the companies that use it. LINE 6: larger type size and bold assign your weaknesses. take your strengths. love your craft. LINE 7: make no enemies. measure it, then remeasure it. never outshine the master. it's not a job, it's a lifestyle. seek answers.LINE 8: take breaks. refer to your notes. don't blame the printer. i am vehiclewrapper. never arrive late. don't undersell your abilities. LINE 9: post heat. jagged cuts make people nuts. smooth out the surface. clean up after yourself. don't blame the designer. LINE 10: make it work. listen more. no hate. remember who you are and why you do this. honor your word and fix your mistakes. LINE 11: create to do lists and make it a point to do them. less bleed. stretch daily. strive for perfection. use muscle memory. LINE 12: be a craftsman. keep debt low. don't fight the vinyl, it will always win. don't talk down to anyone. if you spot a crook, run. LINE 13: clean, clean, clean. don't pound your chest, you are not that awesome. no, it's not paint. seal it. have the will to make it work.LINE 14: larger type size and bold be charming. keep movements to a minimum. stay cool. LINE 15: stay focused. this is not rocket science, don't pretend it is. teach more. use the right tools. don't broadcast your pricing. LINE 16: answer every phone call. retract your blade. create reality. triangulate, read the vinyl, it wants to get laid. listen to your peers. LINE 17: protect your knees. clear your inbox constantly. negotiate everything. travel to jobs, but call home often. watch your temperature. LINE 18: know when to use a level and when to measure. no bubbles, no troubles. maintain realistic expectations and over deliver. LINE 19: don't get stuck in your ways. a good design is only as good as the installation. laugh. your colleagues are your family also. - LEGAL DISCLAIMER - Copyright 2012 by Shad Interligi- Download the PDF by clicking here. You can use it freely but NOT for resale, Shad Interligi, Author/Illustrator (Linked-In)