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Often referred to as the fourth dimension, time is the weighty subject of religion, philosophy, science and even life itself. Certainly, the notion of time is incorporated into the business world, industry, sports and the performing arts.

John Scrip is the owner of Massive Mastering, an analog/digital audio and CD mastering company based in Chicagoland. Massive Mastering provides artists from around the world with an affordable, professional-quality, dedicated audio mastering service. John combines old-school and modern techniques with world-class analog and state-of-the-art digital technology to give his clients clean, crisp, loud and clear audio for any genre of music.

Whether your child is competing in a soccer tournament or you are beating the competition in the sales challenge at work, America loves a winner. One of the ways to show appreciation for winners is to give them a trophy. Here’s why trophies matter.

QR codes are those square pixelated boxes seen on products, advertising and other places that are only readable by digital scanners. The “QR” stands for Quick Response, and QR codes can hold about 100 times more information than a standard barcode. They enable businesses to connect offline customers with online content in an interactive way that’s easier to use than entering a URL, keying in a number or sending a text. Here are 6 lifehacks for using QR codes:

Drink coasters are those (usually) square items placed under beverages. Also called a coaster, beverage coaster or beermat, they protect the furniture’s surface from moisture that could ruin the finish.

Whatever you’re doing, capture the memories for all time with custom Picture Plaques & Frames from PlaqueMaker.

A thank you for a job well done, congratulations on retirement and even a hole-in-one during a golf game. These events happen all the time. Having the achievement recognized, well … not so much. Whether you’re looking for a unique plaque or creative gift for a special occasion -and time is of the essence- our Easy Design template plaques are the way to go.

To create an effective navigation route for any place people visit, designers follower these five principles:

“I wanted a plaque for my nurse who was retiring, but I did not think of it until a few days before the party,” -David Smith, Medical Director at Bridge of Hope Resource Center for Women in Richmond, Missouri, tells us via Facebook.

Visit PlaqueMaker.com and search “ships today.” You’ll find 9 products that you can personalize and have shipped immediately. Use our ships today service especially when you need to receive your order FAST. It’s a simple four-step process:

Modern headstones not only pay tribute with beautiful verse or words, they can create a lasting memory of loved ones and cherished pets with photographic engravings. Picture images help to personalize a memorial design.

How to tell if the lighting in a photo is right for a laser engraved item. The picture on the left has several extremely bright areas with little to no detail. The end result will be less successful than using the picture on the right, which has little contrast between the light areas and dark areas and full detail on the face.

The 7.5” tall acrylic award trophy is screened in red on the back, with elegant gold accents, and is mounted to a glossy black base, to stand proudly on any desk, shelf or table. You can also choose blue or green screening. These royal award trophies will strike a pose at your next corporate event (we offer quantity discounts on custom merchandise).

PlaqueMaker offers several methods for creating your customized products, including:

Whether you need a “Happy Halloween” sign for your business or want a fun, personalized way to greet your Trick or Treaters, look no further than our light up acrylic signs. The custom, frosted white engraving is illuminated with an LED strip available in white, blue, green or red colored lights. Made from .125-inch thick clear acrylic, also known as Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylite and Optix, these signs can be custom-cut into fun shapes up to 24 by 18 inches in size, and come with a standard wall plug and a 12-foot cord (or you can upgrade to an AC battery pack). For indoor use only, various mounting options available, including holes for screws, suction cups or standoffs.

Log on to PlaqueMaker.com to experience an easy way to create custom designs right from your computer, tablet or mobile device. Design and view your creation instantly on the screen, make adjustments and review once more! There is no limit to the number of times you can change your mind.