Specify a custom acrylic standee as a matched set. Send the outline for the printed upright and a separate drawing for the base. Review the tab and slot together on a sample made to the proposed thickness, then check the artwork from each viewing side.
Choose a format for the way it will be used
A standee presents printed artwork upright on a desk, counter or event table. A keychain hangs from a fitting through an attachment hole. A merchandise display stand supports other items, so its brief starts with their footprint and weight.
For a slotted-base standee, send the finished height, the largest base that fits the available space and the viewing direction. If several uprights share a base, mark each slot and show the order in which the pieces should be inserted.
Check tab fit, stability and disassembly on the sample
| Check | What to specify | What to try on the sample |
|---|---|---|
| Tab and slot | Upright thickness at the tab, tab shape, slot dimensions and location | Insert the upright and check that it seats as intended without forcing the joint. Check for movement once seated. |
| Standing stability | Assembled height, base footprint and intended surface | Set the assembled piece on the intended surface. Check that the base sits flat and the upright stays in the intended position. |
| Assembly and removal | Insertion direction and whether buyers will take it apart | Assemble and remove the upright as intended. If several pieces share a base, try the full sequence and check whether parts interfere. |
Ask the supplier to show the tab and slot dimensions on the same revision. For tall or off-centre artwork, review the base on the assembled sample before approving it. Use the production drawing checklist to record the parts, dimensions and fit.
Mark front and back artwork, cutlines and white ink
Send separate cutlines for the upright and base. Show the tab on the upright outline and the slot on the base outline. Mark the customer-facing side and where the artwork sits when the two parts are assembled.
For single-sided print, say how you expect the reverse to look. For a different design on each side, supply separate front and back files. Put labels and text in their intended reading direction. Mark which areas should stay clear and where the supplier should review a white ink layer. Include a separate artwork file if the base is also printed.
Ask for front and back proof views. If opacity or show-through matters, inspect a printed sample under the intended lighting. Review front and reverse printing on clear acrylic.
Request a quote by matched set
- Attach the character or design reference, the finished height and the space available for the base.
- Show the base shape, slot positions and the number of uprights in each set.
- Label the print sides and list the quantity for each artwork and base combination. Include artwork you have permission to reproduce.
- Specify whether to pack assembled or flat. For flat packs, say how the matching parts should be separated, labelled and grouped. Give the destination and required arrival date.
TOYUDA coordinates drawing and sample review with suppliers. Send your standee RFQ with the artwork, base layout and quantities by set.
