Night Signboard Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
Need to show a neon logo to a client? This night signboard mockup does the job in a few minutes.
Branding studios and shop owners tend to get the most out of files like this. Quick tip: match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Agencies use scenes like this in pitch decks, where a realistic placement often sells the idea more than the artwork alone. Combine it with a poster or bus stop ad to show the campaign across several placements.
This is a free file from Mockups Design. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Editable options in the Night Signboard Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Lighting and shadow layers
- Brightness to match the scene
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
How to use the Night Signboard Mockup
- Check the smart object’s ratio first, then build the ad to match it.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Use the glow layer for night or backlit scenes.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
One more thing: check your artwork’s aspect ratio against the smart object before you start, or faces and logos get cropped.
Where the Night Signboard Mockup works best
- Make two or three colour versions of a neon logo and let the client pick.
- Show a shop sign to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Use it as the cover image for wayfinding signs in your portfolio.
Before you download
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
Need a different angle? The signage mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
Can I change the surroundings?
Usually only lighting and shadows are adjustable. The street, sky or building are part of the photo.
