Yard Sign Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Gumroad
Wayfinding signs looks better on a yard sign mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that.
Useful for shop owners as much as for architects. Match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
It’s also handy for student and portfolio work, when you want to show a campaign that never went live.
Works well for
- Wayfinding signs
- An office sign
- A neon logo
A designer on Gumroad created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Editable options in the Yard Sign Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Brightness to match the scene
- Lighting and shadow layers
How to edit this Yard Sign Mockup in Photoshop
- Keep the ad simple: one image, a short headline and the logo.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Match the ad’s brightness to the scene with the lighting layers.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
One more thing: night or backlit scenes usually have a glow layer. Push it up for lightboxes, down for printed paper.
Best uses for this Yard Sign Mockup
- Show a shop sign on your online shop or product page.
- Show a neon logo to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Share wayfinding signs on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by a designer on Gumroad. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Need a different angle? The signage mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to a designer on Gumroad. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the sign?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Can I change the surroundings?
Usually only lighting and shadows are adjustable. The street, sky or building are part of the photo.
