London-based sign company, Service Graphics, has been in the business for 50 years. It’s in their DNA to create visually stunning communication for companies in need of their expertise. One such company responsible for site branding, DN&Co for Stanhope plc, hired Service Graphics for a large hoarding installation. For the mammoth project of the old BBC Television Center, over 300 feet of black satin Dibond was sourced. (more…)
Dibond Hoarding For BBC Television Center Redevelopment Project
Military Dedication Wall Uses Only the Best: Dibond
Justin Myers, Chief Operating Officer of Charleston-based sign company, The Sign Chef, proudly admits he is a disabled veteran of the US Navy and Wounded Warrior alumni. Myers’ service heavily inspired the reception area signage. Several family members of Myers’ have served in various military, and it is safe to say the company’s military connection is strong. (more…)
An Incomplete History of Signage: The Evolution Of Sign Materials
photo cred: Pete Zarria via Visual Hunt
Signage has reflected man’s culture since the earliest instances of trade development. The industry grew and contracted with the development of new signage materials during and after the World Wars. Over the years, the signage industry took off in every major city as signage technology was perfected. From the earliest gas lit signs to colorful fluorescent bulbs, signage weaves its way into the culture of the time. (more…)
An Incomplete History of Signage: Part I
“Very few products and services have been in general usage longer than signs.”- The American Sign Museum (more…)
7 Great Signs On Dibond And How They Communicate Their Brand To Customers
Signage, at its best, has the power to grab attention immediately, convey a brand message, and even set the tone for what’s in store on the interior of a business. The capabilities of signage and what it can achieve when executed correctly is an important part of the branding process.
READ MORESign-Maker Creates Big Looks For Small-Business Mall Storefronts With Gatorfoam
Shopping-mall signage often is associated with national retail stores that pour thousands of dollars into supporting a corporate-designed brand image. While much of that storefront signage is designed for installation inside enclosed mall spaces, these signs often are fabricated with the kinds of sturdy materials that are designed to weather outdoor conditions. (more…)
Restaurant Rebranding Honors Local Famous In Digitally Printed Wallpapers
The graphics specialists at Oasis Graphics Co., in Berkshire, UK, were commissioned to assist in the redesign of the Pizza Express restaurant chain back in 2012. Their design/architectural clients were interested in their production and installation capabilities for the restaurants’ bespoke graphics in four locations. (more…)
Seattle Team Creates Attention Grabbing Signage For Kid’s CrossFit
CrossFit, one of the nation’s fastest growing fitness empires, has expanded in the Seattle area in a fun addition for children. Sonic CrossFit Kids is a new business start up dedicated to kids and teens in a greater Seattle business district. The company sought the assistance of signage specialists, RainMaker Signs, to achieve awareness, among other things, in this highly trafficked area. (more…)
UK Teams Create Countdown Boards For Local Drainage Project In Lancaster
In a previous post, we featured print solutions company, Spiral Colour, out of the UK. The team recently worked with Parker Design Consultants to complete a series of lamppost signs and countdown boards for an extensive drainage and improvement project in Lancaster. (more…)
The Home Of English Rugby Updates Concrete Exterior With Custom KAPA Tech Banners
English football and rugby dominate the sports pages in the UK. The arenas for these sports, with international visitors, seat tens of thousands of people for any given event. Later this year, the UK will host the Rugby World Cup at “the home of English rugby,” Twickenham Stadium. With the eyes of the world soon on the stadium, the marketing team at Twickenham sought updates for the building’s concrete exterior. (more…)