THINKBEYOND - Navitor's Trends Guide Q4 2024

Trending in PRODUCTS Blog | 3 Minutes TOP 5 TRENDS IN WIDE-FORMAT SIGNAGE WIDE-FORMAT SIGNAGE The future is bright for wide-format printing. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Wide-format printing is rapidly evolving with a focus on sustainability. Ecofriendlier inks, recyclable materials, and more energy-efficient processes are becoming standard. The range of materials is expanding beyond vinyl and paper to include unconventional substrates, meeting the demand for sustainability and offering unique textures and finishes. WHY IT MATTERS A focus on sustainability can differentiate a business, appealing to environmentally conscious customers. Offering a wider variety of materials allows brands to cater to diverse needs, from high-end displays to eco-friendlier event signage. By staying informed and adaptable, brands can meet current market demands and anticipate future trends, ensuring long-term success. Tech Developments AI, AR, VR, and IoTenabled signage are modernizing customer interaction and personalization. GROWTH THROUGH 2025 Within printed signage solutions, wide-format products are expected to grow the fastest. Source: Printing.org A look at disruptors like A.I. and sustainability that have the potential to impact the printing industry, particularly the wide-format segment. Read more Identifying the Industry’s Disruptors Sustainability The growing use of recycled and recyclable materials and energyefficient solutions are tied directly to rising environmental concerns. Unconventional Substrates Custom printing on a wider range of stocks including wood, metal, acrylics, and recycled materials. Print On Demand A surge in personalization plus an increase in demand for no minimums on short-run volumes. Design Trends Modest and simplified aesthetics, daring typography, and vintageinspired designs are all gaining popularity. Key Sectors Buying Wide-Format Retail Real Estate Healthcare Education Transportation Events and Trade Shows Corporations Hospitality Government Nonprofits

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