The Ranks are as follows:
Novice
Moderate
Intermediate
Semi-pro
Professional
Novice
Signatures demonstrates little experience in signature design. Colors are poor and the sig lacks direction. Text is not present at all or mediocre at best. Render choice may be of low quality. Background may be distorted to the point where it is unrecognizable. Still the sig is good enough to get a ranking at all.
Moderate
Same as novice, but with less problems and to a lesser degree.
Intermediate
Signatures has some flaws that contribute to the overall look of the signature. Actual signatures may show promise, but needs to be modified moderately. It will have a few flaws, which will be reasonably obvious. Text will be suitable but not particularly special.
Semi-pro
Signatures are designed very well with nearly no flaws. Small problems occur, but are hardly noticeable and do not really contribute to how good the signature looks. Signatures demonstrates high skill in graphics design and is executed creatively. Major parts of the signature including lighting, construction, flow, creative text, and colors are done to near perfection.
Professional
Signatures are exceptionally designed with no flaws. Signatures represent an obvious skill in graphics design and shows creative talent. Lighting, text, construction, flow, and colors work very well.
NOTE: A flaw is a technical problem with the signature, such as incorrect lighting and shadows, not whether you think the signature is perfect in the sense that it is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen.