Office signs: enhancing your office space with signage
We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: In any business, first impressions matter. When clients or customers walk into your office, they expect a professional and welcoming environment. Well-designed and strategically placed office signs are a great way to create a professional image and enhance the interior design concept of any workplace.
Office signage helps create a comfortable work environment as well and can go a long way in incentivizing employees to spend more time at the office rather than working from home.
In this article, we will discuss the benefits of office signs, the different types available, how to design and install them, and how best to maintain them.
Benefits of office neon signs and other signage
Using neon signs, 3D logos, moss wall decor or other types of signage (more on them later) offers several benefits, such as:
Increasing brand awareness
Everybody likes to work in a thoughtfully designed office environment. Branded signage can definitely assist in creating an emotional bond with the company and increase the “feel-good factor” for employees and visitors alike.
Creating a unique office atmosphere
Beautiful neon lights for the office can turn the workplace into your team’s "comfort zone"! Office signs don’t necessarily have to be the company logo, but they should ideally reflect and enhance the brand identity and values. Motivational signs or wall art inspire employees and can boost their morale in a non-aggressive way.
Design versatility
Custom-made neon signs and other illuminated advertising products can be designed in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours, tailored exactly to the space. This flexibility means that companies can create customised signs that fit their unique branding and aesthetic.
Promoting a professional image
High-quality office signs create a positive impression on clients and customers and convey that your business is established, trustworthy, and cares about its outward appearance. This aspect should not be underestimated, as signage is a subtle way to make a lasting impact on people’s perception.
Types of office signs
There are of course different types of signs that businesses can use to enhance their office environment. Which kinds of signage make most sense for your work space depends on whether your main objective is to promote your brand, create a comfortable atmosphere, or plain usefulness.
General types of signage in correlation with their specific purpose and placement include:
- Lobby signs: Typically, these signs are designed to be the first thing that visitors see when they enter the building or floor. As such, lobby signs usually display the company logo and name in a large format.
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Wayfinding & directional signs: Designed to provide directional information and guide visitors to their desired location. This signage type includes arrows, room numbers & doors signs, or symbols, for example for the restrooms.
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Wall graphics & slogans: Customised wall graphics and/or slogans can be used to display company values, mission statements, or motivational quotes, thus creating a unique ambiance.
The type of product you choose for your office space should reflect the intention as well. Popular kinds of custom logo signs for offices include:
Neon office motivational signs
Custom neon signs for offices can be designed to display motivational quotes, inspiring messages, or company slogans. They can help boost employee morale and encourage teamwork.
3D logos for office walls
Illuminated or non-lit letters are a great way to showcase your business logo in a three-dimensional format, and they are highly customisable in terms of shapes and colours. They add a professional and eye-catching element to your office space.
Lightbox office signs
LED lightboxes are a more cost-conscious alternative to letters, but they are equally if not more customisable. This makes them a great signage option for businesses looking to create a modern and innovative office environment.
Designing office signs
The design of your office neon lights or your office logo sign is naturally critical to its effectiveness. Here are some factors to consider when designing your sign:
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Simplicity: Should you opt for a quote or slogan in glass neon or LED neon, keep it simple! The design should be easy to read and understand. A mix of multiple colours and/or fonts can be confusing.
- Consistency: Use consistent branding and messaging across all your office signs to maintain a cohesive look and feel.
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Colours: This ties in with the previous point; the chosen colours should match your brand, but also stand out in your office environment.
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Visibility: Speaking of standing out, you want your signage to be highly visible! Consider height, location, and lighting conditions before installing your new office signs. It’s important to ensure beforehand that the signs are visible from a distance or that they are not blocked by columns or room dividers, for instance.
Installing office signs
If you want your office neon sign or letter sign to look good and have the greatest possible impact, some aspects should be considered before installing them, such as:
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Location: Again, visibility is key here, so a central location makes sense for office signage. Additionally, all signs should be installed in a place where they are at a risk of damage – narrow hallways, where people risk bumping against the sign a lot, should for example be avoided.
- Lighting: The lighting conditions of the environment can have an impact on the sign’s visibility as well. Illuminated signs can light up darker corners and can be washed out if there are too many light sources in the immediate vicinity. Non-lit signs, on the other hand, should be installed in an area with ample lighting.
Sygns offers many product variants designed for easy installation, such as plug & play signs that come pre-mounted on a backplate or on metal rails. These signs can be installed without any outside help.
If you want a "clean" installation without any cables visible, consider hiring a professional technician to do the job. Especially glass neon signs and individual illuminated letters without backdrop are tricky to install properly. Contact our support team if you wish to book our mounting service for your office signage.
Maintaining office signs
Proper maintenance is essential to the longevity of your office wall logo signs. They can last you a long time if cared for properly. Here are some tips to follow:
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Cleaning: Dust and dirt can accumulate on the signs, making them look unappealing and frankly unprofessional. Dust your signs regularly or clean them carefully with a damp cloth. Make sure to always cut off the electricity when handling your illuminated sign!
- Repairs: It’s situational whether or not sustained damages to your office sign can be repaired. In some cases, it makes more sense to replace the damaged element. For cracked or broken glass neon signs, for example, this is the only option, as broken glass tubes cannot be repaired. Get in touch with our support team if your office sign is visibly damaged or not working properly.
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Dry conditions: Moisture can damage the signs, or more specifically, the electrical components including the converter (power supply), so it’s important to keep them dry. Avoid installing illuminated signs in areas with high humidity or possible exposure to water. If you’re planning to install some signage in a bathroom, either ensure that the signs are far enough away from water sources, or use electrical components that are suitable for outdoor use and thus waterproof.
It may take some advance planning, but office signage is an essential part of creating a professional and pleasant office environment. Selecting the right type of signage for your company’s office space is key, as are proper design and installation. By enhancing brand visibility and promoting a professional image, office signs can increase employee morale and leave a lasting impression on visitors.
Create your own neon or letter sign in our configurators, send us an e-mail with your ideas and questions, or request a free price quote and design visualisation below if you have a specific concept in mind.