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Creating With The Creatives
Over the years we have created several 3 dimensional signs. Some signs have been designed here in house while others have come with the sign design in place and required us to fabricate their signage to their specifications. In this case Kitestring Creative Branding Studio had all the pieces “almost” in place. By pieces, I mean they wanted a layered 3 dimensional sign for their Hamilton Ontario office space. They came to us with the design specifications in hand and it was up to the expert signmakers here at The Sign Depot to piece the project together.
Dimension By Design
The design for the interior sign included a brushed aluminum backer topped with a black panel with individual letter cutouts, and the addition of acrylic pieces finished to match the Kitesting logo.
Once assembled the 3 dimensional sign was ready for it’s new home at the Kitestring office.
Stand Out From The Surroundings
The use of colour and dimension worked well and gave the sleek sign an extra level of style and sofistication that fit well in the workspace. As you can see from the installed image below, the sign stands out from its surrounding area.
It stands out two ways. First, the 3 dimensional sign literally stands out from the wall and second, the sign becomes a focal point for the room.
Bring Your Brand To The Forefront
Do you have a office space that could use some attention? Does your reception area need to be more receptive to clients? Perhaps a 3 dimensional sign could be the professional edge that you need for your workspace. It may even assist in bringing the branding of your business to the forefront of your industry. Be sure to visit our CONTACT US page to get our expert signmakers working with your company!
Five Types Of Custom Business Signs That Draw Attention To Your Company
Bring Your Business The Attention It Deserves With Custom Signs
With so many things attempting to grab the attention of the population, shouldn’t your business be one of those items? We have compiled a list of five types of custom business signs that draw attention to your company.
1. Grab Attention With A High End Exterior Business Sign
Your building’s exterior is often the first impression of your business. Make it a memorable one with a high end exterior sign that conveys what your establishment is all about.
Choices for Custom Exterior Signs include
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Monument Signs
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Dimensional Entrance Signs That Serve As Landmarks
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Projection Signs
2. Provide Wayfinding To Ensure Your Potential Clients Find You With Ease
Many people find your business through Google but you still have to be sure they can find your address without frustration.
Some examples of Wayfinding Signs include
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Entrance Markers
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Parking Lot Signs
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Accessibility Signage (also known as ADA signs)
3. Portable A Frame Signs To Advertise Specials
Portable A Frame signs work to grab the attention of both vehicle and foot traffic in your area. They are often used to advertise time sensitive specials or to create brand buzz.
A Frame signage options
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Metal A Frames That Hold Coroplast Inserts For Temporary Advertising
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Chalkboard A Frames For Message Boards That Are Changed Frequently
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Wood A Frames With Business Logos And Company Information For Info Hubs
4. Custom Reception Signs For Brand Recognition
When a potential client makes the decision to enter your business be sure to capture their attention with a custom reception sign that reflects your business.
Reasons for Reception Signs include
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Having A Professional Looking Entrance
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Increase Brand Awareness
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Give Clients Another Wayfinding Landmark Within The Building
5. Promotional Signage To Promote Your Company
Promotional signs are used to drawn in new customers. They often include some element of fun to attract new business.
Ways To Use Promotional Signs
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Trade Shows To Guide People To Your Booth
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In House Promotions To Reward Clients
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Promotional Vehicle Graphics To Serve As A Moving Advertisement For Your Business
These five reasons are just some of the ways custom business signs work for you. To learn more be sure to visit our blog often and find a sign system that will work with your company. When you have something in mind, be sure to CONTACT US for your free quote.
The Meat And Potatoes Of Signage
Signage Basics – What You Need To Know
When it comes to choosing signage for your brand, there are some basics you should always keep in mind. The items below will give you a good idea about the meat and potatoes of signage. It is a great place to start and grow from there.
Listen To Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel’s advice when dressing with accessories was “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” That is also a great mantra for signage. Less is more. Make sure you know the message you want to convey and edit it down to as few words as possible.
Keep It Classy
Most marketing strategies have some amount of shock value. While we believe it is great to catch someone off guard, in order to be memorable, you must keep in mind your signage is often the first impression of your establishment. You want to ensure your business is remembered in positive light.
Stand Out, But Don’t Stick Out
Be sure that your signage stands out from the surroundings. Use lighting, projection and dimensional signs to achieve this. They are great ways to make your signs visible.
Notice how the above Beertown sign incorporates all of those signage elements? It goes to show that you need to always think about your brand, establishment and surroundings first in order to make a great impression.
However you don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb, so be sure the sign design you have in mind fits with the area it will be placed.
Be A Leader Of The Pack
Whether you are moving to new area, or rebranding an existing business, showing other companies that you upping your signage game sends a signal that your are prepared to be a leader in your industry. This will also convey that you are a professional business and strive to be known as the leading expert in your field.
Now that you have learned about the meat and potatoes of signage, be sure to contact one of our sign experts to see how you can elevate the signage for your business.
Custom Signs To Celebrate National Coffee Day
Creating Custom Coffee Signs
September 29th marks National Coffee Day. A day where coffee lovers rejoice in celebration of their caffeinated beverages. Coffee comes in a multitude of flavours and several unique brewing styles. This is why we are celebrating with the different types of custom signs we have created for coffee establishments.
Listed AlphabeticallyBaden Coffee Company
The Baden Coffee Company provides coffee to many local businesses but wanted to bring attention to their retail space. In order to create visibility a custom signage package was created to heighten brand awareness.
For more information see our CUSTOM 3 DIMENSIONAL SIGNS CAN BE BIG FOR BUSINESS post.
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters is a Canadian franchise that was featured on Dragon’s Den. Their signage packages have included exterior signs and vinyl window graphics.
You can see who their Dragon investors are by reading our SIGNMAKER TO THE STARS blog post.
Death Valley’s Little Brother
If you find yourself in a coffee shop where the flavour shots include whiskey, then you have found yourself at DVLB. Their barn board sign created quite a buzz and a trend.
Find out WHY BARN BOARD IS HOT IN ARTISTIC SIGN DESIGN.
Tim Hortons
Being that Tim Hortons is Canada’s largest fast food establishment they have been able to create a foundation for their philanthropic efforts.
See their logo for their foundation at INCREDIBLY CANADIAN CUSTOM SIGNS.
XTEA CO
You may be wondering why we are mentioning a tea shop on a National Coffee Day post, but this tea shop includes a custom blend of tea that includes coffee.
See how XTEA CO, a downtown district business, stands out with the use of vinyl window decals in our BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT post.
Looking for ways to create a buzz about your coffee shop or restaurant business? Visit our CONTACT US page to connect with one of our expert sign designers!
Signs Of Fall With Custom Signs
Notice The Signs Of Fall All Around You
While the leaves begin to change colour, that is not the only sign of the autumn season arriving. We have a few other tell-tale signs that the summer season is coming to an end. Take a look at how custom signs can hint at fall’s arrival.
Toronto International Film Festival Time
September brings a lot of buzz to Toronto, otherwise known as Hollywood North. The Toronto International Film Festival brings some of the biggest names in the film industry to the year festival. Last year we crafted a custom sign for Ivan Reitman’s Montecito Restaurant and this year the establishment is still a TIFF hotspot.
Fall Farm Markets Are Celebrating The Harvest
As the fall season starts, the harvesting time for many local farmers begins. This means many local farm markets will be celebrating Ontario Food Week with local Harvest Festivals. Read about the most recent Farm Market signs that we created for St. Jacobs.
Trade Shows Starting
Soon arenas and conference centres will be filled with the fall trade shows and seasonal consumer events. Make sure your booth stands out from your competitors by using custom signage.
Time To Close Up The Cottage
As the air begins to chill it means it is time to close the family cottage for the season. There are lots of steps to closing up a cottage, but when it comes to your custom cottage sign we suggest applying some spray turtle wax to protect your sign from the winter weather.
Get A Jump On The Christmas Shopping Season
While you still have time on your side, now is a great time to get your personalized sign orders in. They make great gifts and with many customized options you are sure to find a style that fits perfectly.
Looking for a fall refresh for your business? Be sure to visit our CONTACT US page. Our expert signmakers can assist you with your upcoming custom signage needs and get your prepared for the season.
Creative Custom Wood Cottage Signs
“How much does a custom cottage sign cost”? That is a question we regularly get asked. As you can see by all the factors below that price has a lot to do with your taste and style.
Ordering A Cottage Sign
Are you wondering how to order a custom wood cottage sign? We often receive inquiries about how to go about ordering a sign for a cottage.
We always say start with the size, text, colours, graphics and whether your cottage sign will be single or double sided. You will also need to know if your custom sign requires any hanging brackets or posts and if it requires onsite installation or just shipping. This gives the estimator a good idea of the work that would be involved in creating your wood sign.
Do you want to know the cost of a cottage sign? The price varies on the items listed above. It is a good idea to know your budget for the cottage sign. Start with base price listed below and figure out how many custom options you will want included on your sign.
Cottage Sign Examples
Below are just a few examples of cottage signs made by The Sign Depot.
Customization options are virtually endless when it comes to cottage signs., and as you can see creative custom wood cottage signs are our speciality! For more examples of the custom sign work created here at The Sign Depot be sure to visit our portfolio. After you find something that suits your cottage and its surroundings, head to the CONTACT US page and request your free quote. Make sure to include the details from the items listed above and we will have one of our sign designers contact you with the approximate cost of the sign. After approval you are on your way to receiving a creative custom designed wood cottage sign.
3 Dimensional Streetcar Sign Structure Created For The Toronto 2015 PanAm Games
Toronto 2015 PanAm Games
The big news for the summer of 2015 is that the Pan Am Games were held in Toronto Ontario. Athletes from several different countries arrived in Toronto Ontario Canada to compete in several sporting events.
Several months before the big event was held, the Pan Am torch headed across Canada and even make a stop in front of the 3 dimensional Beertown Waterloo sign we manufactured. You can see the image on our FACEBOOK PAGE.
Once the Pan Am Games torch arrived in Toronto it was time for the games to begin!
Pan Am Games Athletes’ Village
Because thousands of athletes participate in the Pan Am Games an Athletes’ Village was created to house them during their stay in Canada. Part of the residential area included a Food Court/Dining Area for the athletes. Within that building a 3 dimensional sign structure of a replica streetcar was designed for the food court by Cricket Design and fabricated by the expert signmakers here at The Sign Depot.
See our installers in action on our FACEBOOK PAGE.
Here is how the 3 dimensional sign structure looked after the installation was completed.
You can even see a partial glimpse of it at the 59 second mark in this Kids CBC video below. The video presentation was created for the Pan Am Games Opening Ceremonies, which was broadcasted coast to coast on the CBC Televison Network.
3 Dimensional Signs
3 dimensional signs are signage projects that our signmakers specialize in. If you want your business to stand out we suggest you visit the CONTACT US page to get a quote on a 3 dimensional sign for your company.
Be sure to let us know what you think of this 3 dimensional sign by leaving a comment below!
Custom Signs For Ontario Tourist Attractions
Ontario Tourist Attractions With A Custom Sign From The Sign Depot
Summer travel season is upon us. Whether you enjoy day trips, or multi-day road trips, there are lots of places to see the sites of Ontario. These destinations understand how important it is to be found by tourists and that is why they came to the expert signmakers at The Sign Depot for their custom sign.
Here in the Region of Waterloo the St Jacobs Farmers’ Market is stop for travellers and bus trip tourists. Learn more about the custom sign created them on our post about the new St Jacobs Market Building.
In addition to the landmark signs featured above, recently The Sign Depot created an indoor LED colour changing sign for the Grand Buffet located inside the Fallsview Casino Resort. Be sure to read more about the 3 dimension sign we created for Fallsview Casino Resort on our Grand Buffet post.
Exploring The Landmarks Of Ontario
We are fans of all kinds of landmark signs! We encourage you to visit Ontario landmarks and be sure to tweet us your pics with their custom signs! Who knows you may just end up on our Roadside Attraction Pinterest board!
Custom Cottage Signs And Address Markers
Cottage Signs That Stand Out From The Rest
Big or small, custom crafted cottage signs can prove to be great address markers. When your guests are looking to find your cottage or cabin, there are some important details to think about to ensure your sign is getting the job done. When the expert signmakers here at The Sign Depot created The SCHWANS sign in the image above, the following three items were considered.
Font Size
A large font is always a good choice. If the font is too small it will be difficult to read from a distance. When it comes to address markers for your cottage/cabin it is better to be seen and not passed by.
Colour Choice
When finishing a cottage sign, choosing colours that create contrast assist with increasing visibility. In this case, the bright letters stand out much better against the dark background. This is also important for wayfinding purposes.
Creating Dimesion
This wood sign was sandblasted. This means the wood was carved into to create the background leaving the letters raised and creating dimension in the sign, once again increasing visibility of your sign.
If the above three items are considered when designing a cottage sign and/or address marker, you are certain to find the results you are looking for. Plus you can rest easy knowing that your visitors will be able to find you.
There are lots of other ways to customize a cottage sign to your personal taste. When you choose to have a custom sign shop create your cottage sign possiblities are endless. Read more about it on our post about the Advantages Of Working With A Custom Sign Shop.
Heading to a cottage or cabin in the near future? Be sure to check out our list of the Best Campfire Recipes To Try Out At Your Cottage Or Cabin.
3 Dimensional Casino Signs – Grand Buffet
Our Niagara Falls Signs Now Include Fallsview Casino
Over the years we have created several sign structures for Niagara Falls Ontario Canada attractions. The 3 dimensional signs that we create become landmarks for their tourist destinations. There is now an addition to the Niagara Falls signage list with the interior sign created for Fallsview Casino.
On A Grand Scale
The interior sign for Fallsview Casino’s Grand Buffet was manufactured in several stages here in our workshop then assembled for testing. The project was all about layering through a multi-level sign design process.
The Grand Buffet Sign – Step By Step
The workshop here at The Sign Depot began to look more like a tropical floral display during the fabrication of the Grand Buffet sign. It began with Ritch, our CNC router table expert, cutting the shapes from acrylic and HDU to start the sign formation.
After all the 3 dimensional shapes had been cut, they were taken to the paint room for finishing.
Then the layering and assembly began.
Ben our vinyl master added detail to the floral pieces for the sign.
Then channel letters were affixed to the alupanel backer in order to begin lighting the sign.
The sign was lit with LEDs which are very effiecient to run.
Additional colour changing face lit and halo lit LEDs were added to the custom floral pieces.
Then both types of LEDs were tested together to ensure they would work in unison.
Then the full sign was assembled and lit, then taken apart and taken to Fallsview Casino and installed in the interior space.
Below is a video demostration of the colour changing LEDs in the flower display areas of the sign (with background shop sounds included for your enjoyment).
The next time you find yourself in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada, be sure let us know if you visited Fallsview Casino and what you thought of the 3 dimensional Grand Buffet sign!
