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3 Dimensional Social Signs For Sociable Kitchen + Tavern

Refreshing The Restaurant

If you are familiar with the Moose Winooskis Restaurant in Brantford Ontario, you may want to stop by soon to see their rebranded restaurant.  The Charcoal Group of Restaurants have made a lot of changes to the location and it is now known as Sociable Kitchen + Tavern.   The new concept is inspired by a sea can shipping container and they wanted to incorporate 3 dimensional signs that would represent the new image for the establishment.

Sociable Signage Step By Step

The idea behind this signage project was to create the look of a vintage metal marquee sign.  It began with a refurbished metal structure which would be large enough to carry all the extras that would be added to the sign.

3 Dimensional Signs - Sociable Kitchen + Tavern - The Sign Depot

 The PVC was cut to look like the sides of a sea can shipping container

Then dimensional can letters were applied to the textured PVC backer that was carved on CNC router table.

3 Dimensional Signs - Sociable Kitchen + Tavern - The Sign Depot

Next metal directional arrows were fabricated and given a Modern Masters Rust Finish. Then clear acrylic rounds were cut to represent lit light bulbs and added to the arrows.

3 Dimensional Signs - Sociable Kitchen + Tavern - The Sign Depot

3 Dimensional Signs - Sociable Kitchen + Tavern - The Sign Depot

All of these pieces were layered on to the metal structure and then wired with LEDs to light up the sign.

3 Dimensional Signs - Sociable Kitchen + Tavern - The Sign Depot

3 Dimensional Signs - Sociable Kitchen + Tavern - The Sign Depot

The next step was to transport the sign to Brantford for installation.

The final part of this project was installation on the building.  The images and video below are courtesy of The Charcoal Group.

Sociable Sign Installation Video Click This Link

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Socialable Sign

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Signs of Professionalism From Sign Making Professionals Creating the Handshake 2.0

Where did your last friendly handshake come from?

Was it at a meeting? A business lunch? A formal gala? If your handshakes are only reserved for these occasions then you may want to extend your reach a little farther. A warm friendly greeting is basis of a great first impression.  That first impression often leaves a lasting impression on those you meet.  Now with the world becoming more connected that “1st handshake” may take on a different form than what you expect.  It may be a referral from existing client, welcoming entrance-way signage, or through a Like/Follow on a social site .  Creating that memorable greeting is what is most important. Its a sign of what can be expected of you.  Professionalism and courtesy count!  Try finding new ways to tell everyone how much you would like to meet them. 

Four Ways Your Business Can Make An Impactful First Impression

  1. Ensure your entrance-way is clear and inviting.
  2. Find out if your business is visible during daytime, twilight and late night hours.
  3. Look at neighbouring businesses and take note of what the busy ones are doing differently.  See if their strategy would work for you.
  4. Ask your current customers how they first found out about your business and focus your efforts on what is working.

Just for fun I thought I would throw in this funny video from the always entertaining kitestring studio .  This skit was originally created for the 140 Characters Conference  but because of its popularity it was recorded and screened at Tweetstock.  The video has a funny take on how the handshake could become an unknown greeting to those immersed in the world of social media, but at the same time it gives you a great first impression of the Kitestring team and what a wonderful, creative group they are.

http://youtu.be/viQgy2J5ylQ

What is your greeting saying about you?  Do you live the way you want to be perceived? Is your impression impressing? These are some questions to think about when you arrive at your entrance-way. Is your custom business sign giving that impactful first impression?  While you’re here we would love to hear your impression of us! Feel free to leave a comment in the reply box below. Thanks again for stopping by!

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