“We need a sign” is where most projects start. A few weeks later, someone flicks a switch and the logo lights up the wall. What happens in between is a mix of measuring, designing, approving, making and fixing, and knowing the steps makes the whole thing faster and calmer.
Tap through each stage to see your part and ours.
1The brief is worth getting right
The fastest projects start with three things: a photo of the space, rough measurements and a date. With those, a sign maker can tell you what’s possible, roughly what it involves, and whether the timing works, before anyone visits.
2Approve the visual, not the logo
Your logo on a white page tells you very little about how it will feel on your wall. Ask for a visual that shows the sign in your actual space, at the real size. It’s the single best moment to catch problems: too small, wrong side of the door, clashing with the wall colour.
Mistakes are cheap on a visual and expensive on a wall.
3Outdoor signs need a little more time
Many outdoor signs need approval from the relevant authority and often the landlord, so build that into the timeline. A good sign maker will tell you early what’s needed for your location and help with the drawings. Indoor signs usually only need the building’s agreement.
Ask early: if your sign is outdoors or on a shared facade, ask about approvals in the very first conversation.
4Installation day
On the day, the best installers are almost invisible: they arrive on time, protect the floor, install straight and secure, test the lighting and leave the space cleaner than they found it. Out-of-hours installation is common for offices and malls, so agree timings with your building in advance.
- Start with a photo, rough measurements and a date.
- Approve a visual of the sign in your real space.
- Allow extra time for outdoor approvals.
- Agree installation timings with your building early.
Which step of getting a sign made has caused you the most headaches?
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