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No Comments Signs That Canada AM Likes The Kitchener Waterloo Community As Much As We Do
Creating Community Involvement
Last week Canada AM came to the Kitchener Waterloo area to broadcast their television program from the St. Jacobs Market. The majority of that episode focused on the community involvement in this region, whether it be at the rural community, or the technology sector. Here at The Sign Depot we are thrilled to be part of both of those communities as well.
Crafting Custom Signs For The Market Community
We have been involved in the St. Jacobs community for years, whether it be businesses within the St. Jacobs Village, for farms in the region or at the St Jacobs Market itself.
Communitech Community Spotlight on Canada AM
While Canada Am spoke a lot about the local market they also stopped by the Communitech Hub to see how the technology community has evolved over the years. We were thrilled that many of the custom signs that we have created for the HUB were featured in their video tour of that section of The Tannery Building.
Collaberation Is Key When It Comes To Community
If you watched the episode (if you missed it just click the image above) you would have heard them speak about collaberating within the community whether it be rural community, the urban area, the educational sector, regional governement or the business community. The key to this community is collaberation. It’s what gets things done. It also encourages giving back to an area that is rich is culture and heritage. That is what creating a community like this is all about. Seeing how everyone can come together to evolve the area.
Our next Sign Depot collaberation project is with the Grand River Film Festival happening next month. Keep watch on Facebook and Twitter feeds for information about this year’s event. We look forward to this new sponsorship project for the company and hope you get a chance to attend this event and other arts and culture activities in the Kitchener Waterloo Ontario area.
Cheers To A Custom Wood Projecting Sign
Innocente Brewing Company Makes Their Mark
Now that Innocente Brewing Company has announced their location opening in Waterloo Ontario they decided to mark their territory. They chose to brand their building with a custom wood projecting sign. The idea behind a projecting sign/projection sign is that the double sided sign stands off the building to where it is affixed. The reason is to catch the attention of passers-by. This type of eye-catching sign is often used in the beer and liquor industry, so it was a good fit for a new brewery.
Creating The Custom Wood Sign
The Innocente Brewing Company sign was crafted from western red cedar. Known for it’s rot-resistant properties, cedar is the best choice for outdoor wood signs. The first step was to sandblast the company name and logo into the wood to give it dimension.
After the sandblasting step had carved the image and text into the custom sign, it was treated with an outdoor grade cetol finish to enhance the wood grain of the sign. Next it was primed to ready for the gold leaf and paint finish.
23K Gold Leaf was applied to give the sign luster and shine. The gold leaf finish is suitable for interior signs as well, but it really stands out when it glistens in the sun.
A custom paint finish complete with premium vinyl graphics were applied to the cedar sign to complete the sign making process.
Look what @TheSignDepot dropped off earlier today…what great work! Thanks Peter! pic.twitter.com/Xy5wJBClge
— Steve Innocente (@Innocente_Brew) February 14, 2014Landing On The Mark
Once the weather co-operated our install crew headed to Innocente Brewing Company to attach the projecting sign to their establishment. We think it serves as a great landmark for this new brewing business
Look what the fine folks @TheSignDepot installed today…looks da schnizzle! pic.twitter.com/yYDaQ8f1nW
— Steve Innocente (@Innocente_Brew) March 28, 2014Customer Referrals And Custom Business Signs
Why Waterloo Smiles Custom Business Sign Makes Us So Enthusiastic
Last month we installed the custom business sign for Robins Goldsmithing. During this process Waterloo Smiles was in the midst of moving in to the same building. They spoke with Robins Goldsmithing in regards to who was creating their signs and Robins Goldsmithing gave them our name. We often have companies let us know they were referred to us by others who said they had a great experience working with us. We here at The Sign Depot think that is the best testimonial we can receive. We take pride in creating custom signs that exceed our clients’ expectations, and knowing they passing the word on about our work to others brings our enthusiasm about signs to a whole new level.
Putting A Smile On The Face Of A Sign
The exterior sign for Waterloo Smiles was mix of sign manufacturing techniques. Acrylic push through letters were lit with white LEDs to stand out from the black finished sign face. This mix of materials created contrast for this eye-catching outdoor sign which was then installed on the front of the building to create an inviting entrance-way.
As you can see by the comments in post from Waterloo Smiles facebook page, we aren’t the only ones excited about this custom business sign going up!
As you can tell the Waterloo Smiles sign put a big smile on our faces! We want to know what puts a smile on your face? What are you most proud of? Let us know! Leave a comment below, send us a tweet or post on our facebook page. We always enjoy connecting! Go ahead show us that smile again!
Custom Business Signs – Representation With Rebranding
Robins Goldsmithing Waterloo Ontario
When Robins Goldsmithing decided to open a Waterloo location they choose to rebrand with a new custom business sign. The new modern sign was created to be bright and stylish to fit well with Uptown Waterloo.
Coming Soon Signs
They took advantage of the construction time by covering up the renovations with coming soon signs in the windows (see below). The signs were teasers of what passers-by could expect to find in the new store once they finished the interior. Coming soon signs help to build buzz about a brand and get people talking about what is to come.
Creating A Custom Exterior Sign
A custom exterior business sign must create a focal point for an establishment. It is the first impression of a business and Robins Goldsmithing wanted to create a statement with their outdoor sign. Individual letters were created and given a custom finish highlighting the letter o in both Robins and Goldsmithing. This was achieved by painting the o’s in a bright yellow to stand out from the remaining letters that were finished in black. These letters were pin mounted to white backer which would be attached to the building
24 Hour Advertising
Robins Goldsmithing knows that their new custom business sign will provide a 24 hour advertisment for their company and wanted to ensure it was visable at any time of the day. The sign was halo lit with outdoor LEDs that provide a warm white glow around the business name. LEDs are long lasting and energy efficient which makes them a great choice for business signage. Lit signs also increase the findabilty of your business which is something very important to consider when you want customers to find your new location.
As you can see the store was all set for opening in time for the busy Valentine’s season. If you’re in Waterloo Ontario, be sure to stop in and see all they have to offer. Want any more information about the sign techniques used in the Robins Goldsmithing sign package? Send us tweet and we’ll do our best to answer you inquiry.
Brands And Business Sign Solutions For Companies in Kitchener Waterloo
Do You See The Signs Of A Good Business?
Of course you do. Signs are meant to be noticed. Choosing the best way to show off your branding is where we come in. Creating business signs that make an impact is The Sign Depot’s specialty. Being a full service sign shop with options for store front signs, reception signs, wayfinding signs, vehicle signs, and temporary promotional signs, we can cover your business branding across the board.
Where To Start With Your Business Signs
Here are some questions to ask yourself when it comes to selecting business signs for your company
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Is my business recognizable?
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What is unique about my location?
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Is my business dependant on walk in traffic?
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Would potential clients notice my business when driving by?
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How does my brand stand out from my competitors?
These are just a few things to consider when choosing signs that will represent your business. There are some great examples of Kitchener Waterloo businesses that used signs to stand out in the video below
As you can see there is a lot of choice when it comes to selecting your company’s business signs. To see more examples please visit the PORTFOLIO on our website. There you can see how others are using signs to rise to the top of their business sector. The sign experts at The Sign Depot can help choose the right style, size, materials, colours, text and graphics that will increase the find-ability of your business and help you grow your client base with better brand recognition.
What We Do
When it comes to Outdoor Store Front signs we take into account where your business is located, how it will look amongst the surroundings, and how far the visibily reach can be.
Reception signs are designed to focus on your logo, be a greeting for clients and show off what your company does best.
Wayfinding signs become a guide for your business. We cover eveything from Parking Lots to Building Entrances and Exits
Vehicle signs are mobile promotion for your business we make sure cars/trucks/vans look great driving by and parked.
Temporary Promotional signs can cover everything from SALE window graphics to A-Frame side walk signs with today’s specials
These are just some of the business sign solutions we offer. We want to ensure you business looks great in all aspects of you branding. As we say here at The Sign Depot
A Good Sign is a Sign of GOOD BUSINESS
The Sign Depot’s Community Involvement – The Fans Have Spoken
Opening the Door
Last week the question was asked our SIGN DEPOT BLOG VIEWERS what they would like to see covered on the blog. We receive answers on both the Facebook Fan page as well as on Twitter.
The answer with the most votes was OPEN HOUSE INFO.
We are holding our next Open House on Friday Sept 9th from 6:30-9:30pm in conjuction with the
140 Characters Conference Meetup
The 140 Chartacters Conference is coming to Canada for the first time and the event is being held at The Tannery. We’re very familiar with that building in regards to reception signage, window graphics and wayfinding signs.
To celebrate the arrival of the 140 Conference in Canada, there are meetups being held all over Ontario this summer. The final meetup will be held here 51 Borden Ave S. Kitchener Ontario. Once again we are partnering with Little Mushroom Catering and I’m sure a few other friends will be involved along the way.
If you are interested in meeting lots of people from different parts of the province, please plan to drop by! Make sure you RSVP at this link http://guestlistapp.com/events/64371 so we can ensure there are enough munchies for everyone!
If you’re interested in learning more about the 140 Characters Conference make sure to watch the video below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6BsMuduzzQ&feature=mh_lolz&list=HL1313012947You can see more vids about it in the playlist found here
You can also learn more by following #140confONT hashtag or becoming a fan of their page on Facebook.
You can learn more about The Sign Depot’s community involvement by visiting out Sign Blog and searching community. You will quickly see how involved we are in our community. We pride ourselves on being helpful to both the business and not for profit community.
As for our part in the 140 Characters Conference we will be providing wayfinding signage for the Conference and a great meetup leading up to the Conference. We hope you’ll join on here on Sept 9th
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.
