Posted by Tom Humphries on Sun, Jul 18, 2010 @ 02:43 PM
The sign in your lobby is often the first impression your business makes on a potential client. It can creatively communicate that you take pride in the aesthetics, personnel, and overall vision of the company or it can leave a client unsure of the direction and capability of your organization. A well designed and fabricated lobby sign can ensure that the first contact you have with clients, vendors or potential employees is positive.
A lobby sign is a dimensional piece of art and one of the least expensive ways to advertise your brand and display the name of your company. It conveys that your business is dynamic and progressive. An attractive, quality lobby sign can improve the perception of your product or service and differentiate you from the competition.
The options for creating this valuable communication tool are endless and are completely customizable to your organizations needs whether that is brightly colored dimensional letters, acrylic, glass, or brushed aluminum. Your directory signs are like a welcoming greeter and should be plannned and constructed with care. Let 360 Signs guarantee that your business conveys a postitive message by providing you with a well designed, well made lobby sign. We look forward to working with you!
360 Signs in Austin, Texas can help you with a wide variety of custom signage. Give us a call at 512-442-2900 or visit us at
www.360signs.com.
Posted by Tom Humphries on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 @ 07:44 PM
A key component of many great lobby signs are dimensional letters. Dimensional letters give your sign a
3D look because the letters are made of thick materials. You have to choose the material, what the letter is made out of, and its thickness, how much do you want the face of the letter to be raised off the surface of the sign. Letters can be formed by
routing, sandblasting, water jet cutting,
laser cutting, casting, among others. The fabrication method will be determined by the size, shape, and finish of the letter in addition to cost targets.
MATERIALS
Dimensional letters can be made from a wide variety of materials: metal, acrylic, PVC, plastic, signfoam, gatorfoam, wood, and others. The letters can be cut and painted or f
inished to match your exact color specifications. Letter costs can vary dramatically. Solid metal letters have a substantial look, but are the most expensive option. A metal look can be achieved at a lower cost by putting a metal laminate face on acrylic or PVC letters. Acrylic, PVC and gatorfoam are less expensive options for letters, but finished properly can give you a quality look.
THICKNESS
Letters can be fabricated in thicknesses from 1/8" to 4" or more. Your choice of thickness will be determined by the size of the letters, size of the overall sign, budget and personal preference. Too thin and you won't be able to perceive any depth to the letters; too thick and you may find letters with small openings, such as an "e", hard to read.
SIZE
The size, height and width of the letters is really up to you. Certain materials, such as aluminum and acrylic, can be routed into letters less than 1" tall. Letters can also be several feet tall. It really depends upon the size of the wall in your lobby and the size of your budget.
CONCLUSION
Having a budget will help you and your sign designer make the best tradeoffs regarding materials, thickness, and size of your lobby sign. Nice signs can run anywhere from several hundred dollars to many thousands of dollars. Your lobby sign is the first impression that your clients and employees see every time they walk into your office. What kind of impression do you want to make?
360 Signs in Austin, Texas can help you with a wide variety of custom signage. Give us a call at 512-442-2900 or visit us at
www.360signs.com.