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The Pantone Colour to Start The Next Decade is Classic Blue

We always get excited at this time of year. Not only for the seasonal celebrations and Christmas holidays, we also anticipate the arrival of the the trends for the new year. Pantone’s Colour of the Year is something we have blogged about for several years and this time it will be the colour that kicks off the next decade.

Classic Blue

The time has arrived for this year’s announcement. Pantone has released that the 2020 Colour of the Year is Classic Blue

Blue Skies

Whether it is for a Exterior sign, interior wayfinding or a cottage sign, blue brings a sense of calm. Being a cool tone it almost represents the saying “cool and collective”.

According to Pantone’s website they describe the colour as

Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

If that is something you want conveyed, then it would be a great selection for you. It could relay your message as a trustworthy brand, as per Pantone’s messaging above.

Blue tones are often used in business signs and logos.

You can also see them in the skylines and bodies of water in our custom cottage signs.

We use the Pantone matching system for many of clients, and according to Pantone the matching system chip is

PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM™ –
Best Cross-Reference PANTONE 2154 C

Get Set for 2020

Now is the time to think about your 2020 messaging. In order to start off the decade with a great sign and visual marketing strategy, visit our CONTACT US page and connect with our expert sign designers. We want you to be thinking of the blue skies coming your way.

What do you think of this year’s choice? Let us know in the comments.

Pantone Gets Lively as it Introduces Living Coral as the 2019 Colour of the Year

Living Coral in Living Colour

In a stark contrast from last year’s Ultra Violet, this year Pantone has chosen Living Coral as their 2019 Colour of the Year.  They describe it as

An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge

 

The video above shows how well it can flow into living world under the sea.

They go on to say

PANTONE Living Coral is evocative of how coral reefs provide shelter to a diverse kaleidoscope of color

This makes the colour easy to implement into colour schemes and designs.  If you are looking to mix this trend into your branding, then signage is a great place to start.  As mentioned in our earlier post, 2019 will be the year to #StepUpYourSignage and choosing this lively colour is great way to refresh your brand in the coming year.  Here at The Sign Depot we are thinking of it as a mix of 2012’s Tangerine Tango and 2015’s Marsala.  This makes Living Coral the perfect cross section of orange tones to add vibrancy to your signage.

Ways To Add Living Coral To Your Signage Mix

There are two ways to go about adding new colours to your signs.  You can either start subtle by changing some of your window graphics, vehicle decals and/or A-frame signs then changing the rest as you see fit, or you can be bold and rebrand your company signs all at once.  The first choice makes for a smooth transition, while the second choice makes a big impact.  When you decide the choice that best suits your business we are hear to help. All it takes is a visit to our CONTACT US page to connect with one of our sign experts. They can provide you with a free quote and get your company on trend for the upcoming year.  Want to know what else we think is trending? Follow our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest feeds to find out.

Purple REIGNS Again With The Announcement Of Ultra Violet As The Pantone 2018 Colour Of The Year

Purple Reigns Supreme Once Again

Today Pantone has announced that its 2018 Colour of the Year is Ultra Violet.  We think that the popularity of 2014’s purple hue Radiant Orchid and now with today’s announcement, that Purple Rain, oops I mean purple reigns the colour palette. As stated on the Pantone website,

Musical icons Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix brought shades of Ultra Violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality.

With inspirations like this, be on the lookout for Ultra Violet popping up everywhere.

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Perhaps even in 2018 artistic sign design projects.  We are always looking ahead and this colour is sure to spark creativity with many in the design industry.

Trendspotting For 2018

As each new year begins so do new trends.  Many follow trends in different industries.  Some follow fashion trends, others follow tech trends and most of us follow food trends.

Here at The Sign Depot, we follow design trends, but we also like to create trends with our custom signs. When it comes to creating trends in the signage industry we always try to partner vintage looks with new tech or give sleek design an edgy look.  There are always ways to incorporate signage into your brand strategy and with this bright bold colour trending, Ultra Violet and its complimentary colours can add new life to a dated look.

Now Is The Time To Start Building Buzz About Your Business

Being on trend also means that your company is creating buzz about the business.  You want to be as standout in your industry and make yourself unique in the marketplace.  Now is the time to put your 2018 marketing plan into action and start building buzz about your business.  Get a jump on your competitors by connecting with us to discuss how we can help elevate your brand with custom signs.

   

Artistic Sign Design With Pantone’s 2017 Colour Of The Year – Greenery

‘Tis The Season

As in prior years, designers await an early December announcement from Pantone. It’s an announcement that does set a “tone” for the next year. Yesterday the wait ended as Pantone announced it’s upcoming Colour Of The Year. The choice for the 2017 Pantone Colour Of The Year is GREENERY.

It’s perfect timing as our last post was about selecting cedar trees as Christmas trees and we think adding some green is always a great idea. It’s a colour we often incorporate into our artistic sign design for our seasonal products.

Going Green For 2017

With Greenery making it’s way to the forefront of Pantone’s extensive colour list, we expect to see it incorporated into logo designs and branding strategies very soon.  The new year is a fantastic time to plan a re-brand or launch advertising campaign, and a fresh colour like Greenery will add vibrancy to branding and marketing initiatives.  Finding ways to stay ahead of competitors is something that needs to be planned months in advance, so now is the best time to decide if your business should go green for 2017.  One of the best ways to get ahead of the pack is to update your company signs.  If you are not sure where to start when it comes to signage, just visit our CONTACT US page to be connected with The Sign Depot’s artistic sign design team. They can assist with ways to incorporate this colour and complimentary shades into your branding, exterior business signs and retail signage.  If you already have your designs in place we are able to work with that as well.  Many well known design firms come to the sign-makers here at The Sign Depot for their expertise in creating signs that match their design work.  The Sign Depot’s artistic sign designers and sign-makers understand the creative process.  From concept to design to manufacturing the approved signage, they can produce a high quality representation of your business.

Do you plan to incorporate the Pantone’s Colour Of The Year GREENERY into your business for 2017? Let us know in the comments.

   

Artistic Sign Design – MARSALA Is The 2015 Pantone Colour Of The Year

Muted Marsala

Earlier this week Pantone announced that Marsala is the 2015 Colour Of The Year.

 This is a big step away from last year’s Radiant Orchid, and the brighter tones from the past few years.

While last year’s Radiant Orchid had us conjuring up images in our heads of Kelly Osbourne’s coif, this year Marsala steps in and the colour reminds us of how much we loved hearing Ricardo Montalban speak about corinthian leather.

We would describe Marsala as a muted colour, that could easily blend with earth tones an well as neutral hues. This colour does not have the intense pigment of the colours in recent years so this shade will be a great compliment to many artistic designs.

Many times an understated colour can help your message stand out.  As you can see in the picture above, Marsala gives a great contrast to the message on the image without having to give the punch of a bold primary colour.

When it comes to artistic sign design we believe your colour choice is a huge factor when it comes to complimenting your comany’s brand.  Colour makes a statement in your business logo, but the choice of colour in the logo design can say far more than you may have realized.  By having a professional signmaker suggest colours for your signage, you will have confidence knowing that your business sign will stand out without being an eye-sore.

For more information on how we can work with you on an artistic sign, be sure to visit our CONTACT US page.  We are always looking to connect with our audience.  We want to know what you think of MARSALA as Pantone’s choice for the 2015 colour of the year.  Leave a comment below, send us a tweet or comment on this post on our facebook page!

Artistic Sign Design – Radiant Orchid Is The 2014 Pantone Colour Of The Year

Passionate For Purple

When Pantone announced the 2014 Colour Of The Year would be Radiant Orchid, it was described as an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones. This a very fresh and young colour which often see in Florals, Easter Jelly Beans, and suprisingly enough Celebrity Hairstyles.

Out With The Old

Last year Emerald made a impact as the 2013 Colour Of The Year with it’s bold jewel tones and striking vibrancy.  With a much paler tone being added to the Pantone’s yearly collection, it will interesting to see if designers will take an understated artistic approach to including Radiant Orchid into their upcoming design projects.

Artistic Sign Design

Our expert sign makers have already found a way to incorporate shades of purple into their artistic sign designs.  They chose to lighten up a 3 dimensional Christmas display this year with a lavender colour that looks very close to Radiant Orchid.

 Adding pops of colour can give signs and designs an extra punch that can aid with visibilty and make it memorable.  Adding too much of a good thing can have the opposite effect.  You want to avoid your artistic designs from becoming eye-sores. Remember that less is more when it comes to logos and signs.  Think of the message you want to convey and how colours and fonts can give you the results you are looking for. All of these choices are a representation of your brand.

If you’re not sure of the colour scheme for your custom sign? Then talk to one of our expert sign makers. Visit our Contact Us page and while you’re there be sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be sure you are up to date with the lastest trends in sign design and get a behind the scenes look at what happens in a custom sign workshop.

   

Signs That The New Year Is Near – Emerald Green Pantone Colour Of The Year 2013

Looks Like A Green Christmas

When Pantone announced the 2013 Colour Of The Year would be Emerald it was well received.  On their website, Pantone describes Emerald as a lively, radiant, lush green. It congers up visions of Emerald City from The Wizard Of Oz because of its jewel tone properties.  This vivid colour will making its way on to store shelves, product lines and clothing pieces very quickly as most will want a jump on the trend while it is still fresh.  Being that Red and Green are the main colours of Christmas, a green jewel tone will catch on very quickly this month.

 

 

What’s Is So Great About Green?

The great thing about green is that many shades of green compliment each other.  You often see designs with multiple shades of green.   Some are closer to blue while others are closer to yellow but even a seafoam green (closer to the blue end of the green spectrum) looks fine with a chartreuse (a yellow-green colour).

Green is a colour that means many things to many people.  For some it reminds them about eating their veggies, for others it is an environmental movement.  You have so much choice when it comes to shades of green.

Sign Colour Choices

Finding the green that would work best with your custom sign can be left up to personal choice, but we here at The Sign Depot highly recommend you consult a professional when it comes to the colours used in the sign design.  As explained in our earlier post all about artistic colour choices we know how  pantones are used and how to find complimentary pantone colours.

 This knowledge is key when it comes to creating a great look on your custom sign.  If you see the need for sign refresh, talk to us and see how your signs could make your competition green with envy.

 

Crafting Custom Cedar Wood Signs For Christmas

Cottage Signs For Christmas

When the weather starts to get chilly and everyone heads indoors to Hygge, we start preparing our cedar signs for the Christmas season.  Every year we receive requests for Cottage Signs for Christmas Gifts.  They make a unique gift and each cedar cottage sign can be personalized to an individual’s taste.  This means they become a timeless gift that can be displayed with pride all year long.

Wood Signs That Weather Well

While there are several types of wood signs, we prefer to use Canadian Western Red Cedar for our cottage signs because of the longevity of the wood.  Cedar holds up against the elements and with our 4 seasons ranging from heat and humidity in the summer to the freezing temperatures and moisture in the winter it is the best choice for custom signage.

 

We Make What Works For You

Our custom sign designers keep your budget in mind when it comes to creating a cottage sign that meets your specifications.  You are able to select the size, shape, text and image for your sign.  You can also decide if the sign is to be a single sided or a double sided sandblasted wood sign.  You even has the option of having a custom post created to match your sign. With all of this choice, you are sure to find a mix that works for you.

What You Need To Provide When Ordering A Sign For Christmas

   

Because you want to ensure you receive your quote in a timely fashion, follow these steps

1. Know your budget
2. Decide on a size
3. Figure out the shape you want the sign to be
4. Provide the text to be on the sign
5. Think of an image that would suit the sign

Once you have prepared these five items, send an email to sales@sign-depot.on.ca to receive your quote.  Please note that taxes, shipping and/or installation are extra.  Be aware the earlier you get your order in the better, as there will be time required to prepare and custom finish your sign.

       

How Custom Sign Design Can Be Defined By Lagom

What Is Lagom?

Last time we spoke of trends, the word HYGGE was a hot topic. Nowadays the LAGOM is on the tip of every tastemaker’s tongue.  In fact it’s in Vogue – literally. Not sure what lagom is? The concept of lagom is similar to the old adage “everything in moderation”.  By definition the same rings true when it comes to custom sign design.

What Does Lagom Have To Do With Sign Design?

Your sign should show your business offerings but not overwhelm potential clients.  Just like lagom your sign needs just the right amount of contact information combined with your branding. You want your text, choice of font and logo to compliment your brand. When all three of these design elements work together you have a winning combination for your sign design.

By keeping the text on your sign simple and concise, people are able to focus in on your specialty. Choosing a clear font ensures your sign is legible from a variety of distances. Having a well designed logo gives everyone an idea what to expect from your company.

Alternatively, if you try to put too much messaging on your sign, use too many fonts and an oversized logo, then it looks too busy and people will find it confusing.  You want your sign to be eye-catching but not an eye sore.

Find The Right Fit

So are signs HYGGE or LAGOM?  We think they can be a combination of both. Just the right amount of information designed to add warmth to your establishment.

By putting these concepts together in one sign design creates a synergy that can elevate your brand in the marketplace, giving your company a high level of visibility and potentially attracting new customers to your business.  The expert sign designers here at The Sign Depot are here to help you find the right fit for your business. Visit our CONTACT US page to speak with one of them. To keep up with signage trends stay tuned to this blog.

Feeling Frozen With Rosemaling For Dimensional Signs

Dimensional Signs That Resemble Rosemaling

Are you wondering what we mean by rosemaling? Rosemaling is a design term that is based on Norwegian folk art.  It features flourishes, scroll work and geometric shapes.  Often rosemaling is a repetitive design.  In the Disney animated movie FROZEN, rosemaling was repetitive throughout the film.  The architecture, the furnishings, the outfits and even the winter scenery in the film was designed around the rosemaling technique.  You can see glimpses of modern rosemaling patterns in the  LET IT GO music video below.

Did you notice how the snowflakes, Elsa’s cape and even her castle highlight rosemaling?

Because of it’s artistic style, rosemaling is often incorporated into dimensional signs here at The Sign Depot. Below are a few examples of designs and dimensional signs that have references to rosemaling.

Heading North?

This outdoor dimensional stone sign was sandblasted with a geometric design pointing to north, south, east and west. It also includes some scrolls near the bottom of the sign.

Dimensional Signs And Structures

Below is just one part of what became a large floral sign structure.  With Pantone announcing their 2017 Colour Of The Year as Greenery, this HDU (high density urethane) sign element fits well for this time of year. We think think this structure would also work well in a rosemaling design.

Feeling Frozen?

Even our winter scene logo has geometric shapes and a scroll design that would be found in a folk art rosemaling pattern. While we are not located in Norway, you might get a little chilly when you take a look at all the details in this logo design.

With the arrival of the fresh white snow all we have left to ask is  DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

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A little FROZEN humor to melt your heart.

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