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A Big Bean For Baden Coffee
Finding ways to bring attention to a new location can cause difficulty for some businesses, but Baden Coffee knew just what to do for the opening of their sit down coffee shop and retail location. They decided a 3 dimensional sign would be a great way to attract attention to their establishment and increase the findabilty of their location. Baden Coffee decided to create a landmark sculptural sign that would make their business highly visible to passers-by. Over the years we have created several signs for Baden Coffee and they wanted to heighten the visibilty of their unique brands.
The 3 dimensional sign was created to extend their branding to the exterior of the store. A replica of the animated coffee bean from their logo
was constructed from Carved High Density Urethane (HDU) through the use of our CNC Router Table and a lathe to manufacture the rounded objects.
Below is photo recap of how the project evolved within our Sign Depot workshop.
Artistic Finishing Touches
An artistic custom finish was applied to the sign scuplture. It included a styrocoat spray applied to the surface to harden the HDU (sign foam) and serve as a base for the paint to adhere to. Painting was done in stages and made to match the character logo for Baden Coffee. Creating the custom paint finish for the Baden Coffee Bean sculpture added to the “look” of the 3 dimensional sign.
Bringing In Big Business At Baden Coffee
After the Baden Coffee Big Coffee Bean was completed it was installed above the main entrance. This 3 dimensional sign is sure to become a landmark for the Baden Coffee retail location and will attract the attention of the traffic passing by.
To see more pics of the Baden Coffee Team with the new BIG BEAN head over to their facebook Photo Gallery. To learn more about our 3 dimensional signs for business and how they can create a branding buzz, be sure to check out Proportion Is Everything post. There you will see how sculptural signs quickly become landmarks and a 24 advertisement for your company.
Custom Vintage Look Wood Signs – Truth Beauty’s Business Sign Solutions
The Beauty Of A Distressed Wood Sign
When it comes to Business Sign Solutions we have lots of options to suit a company’s branding. Finding that perfect fit may take more than one type of material to make the establishment recognizable in busy areas. When the The Truth Beauty Company moved from their Olivier location, they took the opportunity to create custom business signs for this new business.
Their store front sign and reception sign was fabricated from repurposed wood to give the signs a vintage look. To add dimension to the custom signs, High Density Urethane (sign foam) letters and designs were CNC cut on our Router table. Those HDU pieces were given custom finishes and then attached to the distressed wood and framed. This gave the Truth Beauty sign 3 dimensional sign elements while keeping with the antique look of the wood.
Add Some Artistic Signage
In addition to the exterior entranceway sign and interior sign and additional artistic fabric wall hanging was created to further showcase the business’s logo. A stencil was cut to match the design and applied to the fabric. Next the design was airbrushed on the material and after the stencil was removed the result was an artistic sign in the form of custom piece of drapery for their location.
To read more about The Truth Beauty Company make sure to check out their article in the Waterloo Chronicle aptly named The Truth About Beauty.
Source: waterloochronicle.ca via Lisa on Pinterest
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Dimensional Signs as Props and Conversation Pieces
Bringing The Outdoors In
When we talk about 3 dimensional signs it often has to do with large outdoor signs and landmark pieces. These signs are often referred to as Roadside Attractions and are great for wayfinding signs and findability soloutions. There are other applications for 3D signs as well. They make great props for trade shows, menu displays for restaurants and they add impact to entrance ways. Here at The Sign Depot we have found a way to combine the outdoor landmark piece with the indoor impact piece.
Enter Our Dimensional Moosehead
He’s one part Melvin the Moose from the Country Bear Jamboree (minus the animatronic Disney magic) and one part Bullwinkle. Our friendly dimensional moose adds the tradition of moosehead and the fun of cartoon prop. As like the majority of our custom signs, a hand sculpted moosehead can be created to your specifications to match the style you would like have hanging inside the cottage or above the mantel of your home. The dimensional moose is sure to curate some fun as a conversational piece and add some whimsical charm to the surroundings. To find out more about our moosehead and many of the dimensional sign options that are available at The Sign Depot make sure to visit our contact page and let us know what one of a kind sign we can custom create for you!
The Choice Is All Yours
Choosing a custom dimensional sign will make your ideas life-like, memorable and be spoke of for years to come. We bring the fun of sign making to other places too. Make sure to continue the conversation online through our active Twitter, and check us out on Facebook. Need a bit of inspiration? Take a look at our Sign Depot Pinterest page, as it is sure to get the ball rolling. We would love to hear your comments as well let us know what you think in the comment section of this post.
3 Dimensional Augmented Reality and the Sign Industry
Super Heroes, Sporty Cars and Signs
This week marks the arrival of the much anticipated summer blockbuster The Avengers. As with all the films that Marvel creates, a large amount of licenced products will accompany the movie’s release. Marvel has teamed up with WalMart to create a marketing campaign to continue The Avengers’ 3D experience by taking it beyond the theatre and into WalMart retail locations. While WalMart already capitalizes on radio and tv ads, they have added an element of surprise to the mix. It involves signs. Signs that may look like 2D digitally printed signs to passers by, but to those “in the know” it’s the beginning of an adventure.
http://youtu.be/dXpZ7niGgIYThrough the use of Augmented Reality and a smartphone, Walmart shoppers are able to create an Avengers experience by scanning the signage for Marvel merchandise. Although this might be the launch of Augmented Reality to masses, WalMart was not the first big brand to tap into this type of media. Last year Volkswagon Canada used Augmented Reality to launch their new Beetle in the heart of Toronto. They used traditional signage to create a stunt car rally to show off their enhanced model.
http://youtu.be/KRA0SZhKNyoAugmented Reality was a term that many recognize, but few had experienced first hand. It is a process where Geo Tags known as “layers” are embedded into a 2D sign. An Augmented Reality app reads the tags and displays the content linked to the tag on an augmented reality equipped device. Now that smartphones are 4G (ie able to display fast streaming video), augmented reality can be experienced in the palm of your hand. The applications are widespread and when executed properly it can attract customers by creating user experiences. Augmented Reality is changing the 2D signage landscape into a 3 dimensional land where a smartphone or tablet can take a product and bring it life. It will give consumers the feeling of fast forwarding into the future. Augmented Reality will bring signage to the forefront of this cutting edge application.
What do you think is next for Augmented Reality and Signs?
3 Dimensional Sign Manufacturing In Kitchener Waterloo – WaterlooMIN Takes It All In
Where Will We Be Found Next?
Building a buzz around Waterloo Region is something that we enjoy creating, but we’re not the only ones. WaterlooMIN re-branded and is creating a lot of sparks in the local manufacturing industry. We were excited to be included in their re-launch event and took the opportunity to make several connections with those involved in the WaterlooMIN site.
Julia Rosien of WaterlooMIN came by The Sign Depot to get a behind the scenes glimpse of the sign manufacturing industry. She took the time to create a post and video about her experience. She mentioned that our OPEN DOOR policy is very rare in the manufacturing community and appreciated by their organization. It is great to know that Waterloo Region supports what we are doing and helping other local manufactures to excel in their industry through the use of the WaterlooMIN site.
Julia’s full post can be found on the WaterlooMIN site, as well as this video describing what we do and showing some behind the scenes of the 3 dimensional sign for The Silver Spoon located in downtown Kitchener Ontario. http://youtu.be/Tdm8sttN1hQ?hd=1Our online pressence through the use of Social Networks was discussed at length. That discussion evolved into how blogging and how our twitter and facebook pages are used to amplify the posts. Julia gave us a lot of great feedback on these topics and reinforced the idea that the blog is a great tool to create a community following.
This month we’re proud to announce that The Sign Depot has been added to WaterlooMIN ‘s EXPERT BLOGGER list under the heading of Marketing Matters. There, we will be exploring blogging in the manufacturing industry and steps you can take to reach a bigger audience. We’ll be explaining the difference between static websites and blogs. We want to show manufactures how to build a following and create a community, and tips to get your message out through the use of Social Networks. We think connecting with our online audience is a Sign Of Things To Come!
What tools do you use to create a online pressence?
Sculptural Signs Tea -riffic Attention Grabbers
Sculptural Sign For The Silver Spoon
If you read last month’s post I’m A (Not So) Little Teapot you saw the #reallyBIGteapot in it’s beginning stages. Over the last month we had several visitors come and take a look at the replica Brown Betty Teapot being built. Word travelled fast and by the end of the month we we fortunate enough to be featured on the WaterlooMIN site. Today the Teapot scuplture found it’s home across from Kitchener’s City Hall at The Silver Spoon . This 3 dimensional sign is quite an attention grabber already. By choosing to have a projected feature on their building they are noticeable from all parts of the corner intersection. Being across from City Of Kitchener’s City Hall building, The Silver Spoon wanted to capture the attention of those passing by in this high traffic area and a scupltural sign was the key to making it all work.
Custom Business – Appearances Are Everything
Because of the revitalization project in Kitchener’s Downtown The Silver Spoon was able to take advantage of the Facade Upgrade Grant. This grant is to help business owners in the downtown area to refresh their entranceways, and in turn make downtown Kitchener a more inviting place to visit. To learn more about applying for such a grant make sure to read our post on Business Sign Permits, Sign Regulations And Variances. This will give you a good idea of what you will need to have prepared when it comes to sign regulations. Always make sure to consult with a professional sign company that understands sign permit regulations. They are the ones that are most familiar with what is required for sign permit approval. Once The Silver Spoon had the proper approval they went full force in upgrading their establishment’s entrance-way. They chose stand out colours and dimensional sign letters for the front of the building, but it’s The Silver Spoon’s Teapot that is sure to become a landmark for Downtown Kitchener.
3 Dimensional Signs That Are Designed to Impress
How A 3 Dimensional Sign Became A Brand Symbol
We love working with designers! We take their works of art and make them into something that their clients can hold, display and admire. Last month we changed the process a bit. We had the opportunity to take a design firm’s logo and create a 3 dimesional reception sign for them. The Cutegecko Graphic Design Agency had just acquired a space in The Tannery (a spot we have become very well acquainted with this year) and wanted something to display in the reception area that represented their graphic design business and serve as a warm welcome to those entering their renovated office space inside this historic building.
Getting Down To Business
After discussions about size, materials and colour the process sign manufacturing process began. Below are the pictures of their custom wood sign displayed in their new office. To see the step by step photos of the sign’s contruction, make sure to tak a look at The Curly Blue Blog and read The Cutegecko Design Agency’s assesment of our custom sign work.
As you can see we were able to use a variety of professional sign making techniques in this artistic 3 dimensional sign. With a mix of cnc routed wood and acrylic letters, the Cutegecko reception sign took shape and became a focal point for their new Kitchener Ontario design agency office.
Upon completion the designers at Cutegecko were just as thrilled at the results as we were.
Logo Recognition
This reception sign has since been featured in a commercial, and in several online social networks. It has become a symbol for their brand, and a recognized logo in the area.
Want to see what The Sign Depot Inc. can do with your designs? Then come to our Designers’ Demo Day Jan 26th from 3-6pm RSVP on Facebook or by emailing accounting@sign-depot.on.ca and see how you can add a revenue stream by offering custom signs to your clients.
Custom 3 Dimensional Signs – Sole Waterloo
How We Brought The Sunshine Back To Waterloo
These are the beginnings on the cold, dark and dreary days of winter. We decided to add a little sunshine to your life with this post about the 3 dimensional sign required by our client Sole Restaurant. Sole needed to stand out in a very high traffic area so the professional sign makers here at The Sign Depot decided a scuplted 3 dimensional sign would work best in this situation.
Bringing The Design To The Light Of Day
This sculptural sign was designed to be eye-catching and serve as a wayfinding sign with a directional arrow leading the way to Sole Restaurant And Wine Bar. To make sure that golden sun on the establishment’s sign glistened 23K gold leaf guilding was added to this artistic sign and it brought this transformation out of the dark and into the light of day!
The Light At The End Of The Road
After the Sole sign was fully assembled the next step was the installation of custom 3 dimensional sign. Getting the proper permits to install a sign is often quite a task but consulting with a professional sign maker familiar with the city’s sign regulations made this install smooth sailing. Soon the City Of Waterloo was all a buzz over the newly installed Sole Restaurant Sign.
Waterloo became a much sunnier place to be. So much so that the sun was shining all morning.
Reach Out To Us For Your Restaurant Sign Needs
Need assistance with your restaurant sign? Take a look at our Restaurant Sign Portfolio and let us know how we can collaberate on your next restaurant project. We work with restaurant owners, design build specialists and property managers to ensure you receive the sign that best suits your needs and budget. To talk to on of our sign professionals please email sales@sign-depot.on.ca or visit our Contact Us Page.
3 Dimensional Signs – NHL at the ACC
Hockey Night
In honour of tonight’s Leafs vs Habs hockey game, we thought we would give a shout out to our pals heading to the Air Canada Centre tonight! While you at the arena, make sure to visit the newest stop, the MOLSON CANADIAN BREWHOUSE. We would be thrilled to see your pics beside our latest structural sign. Have a pic of yourself by the Brewhouse sign? Send them to accounting@sign-depot.on.ca .You might just appear on our latest blog post or end up on Sign Depot Fan Page!
Adding Dimension To A Maple Leaf
Here is a look at how the 3 dimensional sign was constructed in our Sign Depot sign shop and installed at The Air Canada Centre, otherwise known as Home Of The Toronto Maple Leafs.
Refreshing A Recognized Establishment
3 Dimensional Signs – Proportion is Everything
Raising The Sign Stakes
We are always looking for ways to push the envelope here at The Sign Depot. The more creative the project, the more enthusiam there is to see how it will be constructed and finished.
What’s that? You need giant flames? We can help.
How about kitchen utensils built for a giant? We’ve made those too.
Looking for a life size moose? You haven’t stumped us yet.
Designing 3 Dimensional Signs
Many local residents made the trip to Sign Depot workshop this summer to see the MASSIVE Pirate Display that we have been talking about quite a bit. It evolved from small foam sculpture and scaled to proportion of large pirate ship and crafted from High Density Urethane. To see more about how this artistic sign structure was created make sure to read our post about Creating A Pirate Crew. What seems like a sign of epic proportions here in The Sign Depot workspace, ends up looking quite different as this 3 dimensional sign is raised to new heights.
Sign Proportion And Height Perception
Although this 3 dimensional sign structure became quite a showpiece in our sign shop here in Kitchener Ontario, the Pirates were created for a different locale altogether. Yesterday crew made the trek to Niagara Falls Ontario where the pirate display became a focal point for those visting Clifton Hill. As you can see the height of this showpiece sign distorts your perception of how large this artistic sign structure truly is.
See what happens when you take into account the height the sign structure will be secured to. To understand more about sign height and proportion make sure to read our post on Visibility and Custom Signs.
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