Chalkboard Frame Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Designbolts
Here’s a chalkboard frame mockup that works well for a neon logo, an office sign and similar projects.
It’s a handy file for branding studios and architects. Night or backlit scenes usually have a glow layer. Push it up for lightboxes, down for printed paper.
It’s also handy for student and portfolio work, when you want to show a campaign that never went live.
Credit goes to Designbolts. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
What you can edit in this Chalkboard Frame Mockup
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
- Brightness to match the scene
Add your design to the Chalkboard Frame Mockup
- Check the smart object’s ratio first, then build the ad to match it.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Another tip: match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Ways to use this Chalkboard Frame Mockup
- Show an office sign on your online shop or product page.
- Present a neon logo in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of wayfinding signs and let the client pick.
Before you download
- Made by Designbolts. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
Need a different angle? The signage mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Designbolts sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
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.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Designbolts gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
