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Why Choose Sign Frames from Vista System

There are many reasons to choose Vista System sign frames but according to our customers the following four seem to always come to the surface.

  1. Comprehensive Sign Frame Product Line – Vista offers a complete line of wayfinding sign frames including office signs, directory signs, table signs, flag signs and more.  Whether starting from scratch or already have an existing sign program in place Vista can accommodate your requirements.
  2. Sign Frame Consistency – The Vista System way finding sign frames come in three classic anodized aluminum finishes; brushed silver, black and gold with metal and plastic end cap combinations.  From the D3U office directory to the WFP31U office sign, Vista provides a comprehensive line of products that provides consistency and aesthetic appeal to any setting.
  3. Easy to Maintain – All wayfinding products accept a wide variety of materials for sign frame inserts including paper, vinyl graphics, engraved, photopolymer and more.  Print professional-looking paper sign frame inserts in minutes without leaving the office.  It’s fast, economical and you can do it yourself without having to call the local sign company.
  4. Lifetime Warranty – Vista System provides a premium line of wayfinding sign frames and stands behind that quality with a lifetime warranty for their products.

Vista also offers custom sign frame sizes and colors to meet the most demanding project specifications.  With international presence, Vista is also well positioned to manage sign standards on a global scale for any business or campus setting.

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Top 3 Office Directory Sign Design Considerations

Office Directory SignAn office directory sign is a great asset for any building or campus setting.  Directory signs manage traffic flow and enhance the interior wall space.  To ensure maximum flexibility and ease of maintenance in the future, take into account the following design considerations when putting together your office directory sign strategy.

  1. Volatility – How often do you anticipate the copy changing on your signage directory?  If your tenants tend to turnover frequently you might consider using paper inserts for your office directory signs.  You can print signage directory inserts cheaper and faster without having to engage your local sign company.
  2. Expandability – Office directory signs should be chosen with provision for future expandability.  Having extra panels on your directory sign is the most simple and straightforward way to handle it.  Rather than leaving blank panels on your directory sign, most manufacturers have sliding plastic dividers that allow you to modify the signage directory footprint with smaller panels in the event of unforeseen expansion.
  3. Consistency – Whether you use a curved signage directory like the D1U or flat directory signs like the DF41U, you must ensure the panels are consistent.  If you do the paper inserts yourself save a copy of the template.  If you use a local sign company ask for the font type, size and panel colors.  Attrition and other factors may inhibit the sign company from keeping proper records of your signage standards.

Consider these factors when planning your office directory strategy and save tons of time and money.

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Directory Sign Elegance in Port Louis

Office Directory SignHere’s a picture of a high-quality directory sign that was recently installed in Port Louis, Mauritius.  These directory sign frames and other way finding signage was  installed at the Le Caudan Water Front Mall which is a high-end luxury mall with over 120 stores offering products from sports equipment to jewelry. This collection of sign frames is comprised of five long directory panels similar to the D5U in addition to a poster frame along the top.  The product line allows seamless matching of the various sign frames.

The client wanted their directory sign and other way finding signage to complement the various store interiors and to manage visitor traffic throughout the mall.  The directory sign frame inserts were fabricated using substrates that enhanced the existing color schemes.  Due to the wide variety directory signs and way finding signage available, the mall successfully met their objectives.

Not only were these directory signs elegant but they were flexible too.  The copy on the directory signs changes often as does a number of the other way finding signs throughout the mall.  Updating directory signs is fast and cost effective using these sign frames because you aren’t dependent on the local sign company for maintenance.

Having sign consistency throughout the mall cannot be overstated.  Whether we’re talking directory sign, flag sign, room sign or other way finding types, having a common look and feel throughout adds a extra touch of elegance that can only be achieved with a comprehensive sign system such as this.

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Custom Office Sign Creations

Office Sign AccessoriesAs if the inherent flexibility wasn’t enough, it is now possible to customize your office sign or room sign with additional accessories.  The line of MCFT curved office signs now support these add-on accessories to accommodate the ever-growing demands of today’s project specifications.

For example, you may have a horizontal curved office sign frame like the 4×4 WFP3U that you would like to customize by adding a decoratively cut aluminum insert.  The insert protrudes out from the office sign frame to create the unique design.  There are variations in the office sign accessories yet the illustration provides an idea of what you can do with these accessories.

You may also have a vertically curved room sign such as the 3×6 WFL10U that you customize by adding a decorative back plaque to the room sign frame giving it that unique design.  The plaque attached to the back of the room sign can be made from a variety of materials thereby creating a variety of eye catching designs.

The MCFT (Modular Curved Frame Technology) applied to an office sign or room sign offers the advantages of a modern modular system and the ability provide a customized solution at the same time.

Office signs are a great way to upgrade any office setting.  Office signs are also a way to improve corporate morale with inserts you can personalize and print yourself.  You need not be a desktop publishing expert to create high quality office signs like the pros.  It’s fast, simple and economical!

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Pylon Signs in Paris!

Pylon SignHere’s a great success story where 100 pylon signs, also referred to as post signs, were recently installed in the UAE for Paris Gallery.  Paris Gallery is a high-end luxury retailer in the Middle East with a premium assortment of over 450 international brands.  They were looking for elegant, illuminated pylon signs to complement the interior design of their stores.

The pylon sign copy changes frequently due to the seasonal and promotional nature of the product line.  Because each pylon sign supports clear covers, the ability to change out the copy is fast and easy.  The client was very pleased with these pylon signs and the flexibility they offered.

This particular pylon sign as shown in the picture is illuminated and double-sided, however pylon signs come in non-illuminated and triangular variations as well.  Some use the terms pylon sign and post sign synonymously because both formats are quite similar.  The main difference between a pylon sign and a post sign is the viewable portion of the post relative to the frame.  Pylon signs tend to encapsulate the post in its entirety or perhaps revealing a small portion of the pole while post signs tend to reveal various degrees of the post itself.

Semantics aside, both pylon signs and post signs accept a wide variety of substrates including paper, plastic, metal, laminates, sublimation and others.  They can be used indoors and outdoors for promotional, informational and wayfinding needs.  As highlighted in this example can acclimate well to very sophisticated environments.

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Common Poster Frame Sizes

Poster FrameWhat are the most common poster frame sizes?  As a result of our previous blog on poster frames, we’ve put together a poster frame category containing the most popular sizes we come across.  We’ve already mentioned the 24 x 36 poster frames but there’s also the 18 x 24, 11 x 17 and 27 x 40 poster frame to round out the list.

The 27 x 40 poster frame is popular because of movie posters which happen to be around this approximate size.  The WFFP230U is the standard 27 x 40 poster frame and the WFFP230SPU is it’s floating counterpart.  Both poster frames come with acrylic lenses to protect the poster while the latter gives a bit more dimension as if the poster frame is floating off the wall.

The 27 x 40 poster frame has many uses including promotional and informational messaging.  If you need a smaller poster frame, the 11 x 17 and 18 x 24 poster frames appear to be the most popular for the majority of our customer’s applications.

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24 X 36 Poster Frames

Looking f24 X 36 poster frameor 24 x 36 poster frames to mount your interior office signs?  24×36 poster frames are great for wayfinding too.  One of our healthcare clients recently mounted four of these 24 x 36 poster frames on their main lobby wall which their media department would change out on a monthly basis.  The interior office signs they used were printed on card stock and contained either new healthcare programs or employee-related information.

They also added several more throughout the halls for wayfinding purposes. 24×36 poster frames worked great for wayfinding for this client for two particular reasons; 1) they were quite large and they needed the visibility and 2) they were growing rapidly and needed to control the employee traffic.  As a side note, they used smaller versions of these frames for recognition on their employee “Wall of Fame”.

The 24 x 36 poster frames come in several orientations.  The WFP148U is a curved frame while the WFFP256U as seen in the catalog is a flat, portrait-oriented frame.  You can also get a 24×36 poster frame in a flat, landscape-oriented style although not listed in the catalog.  They come in brushed aluminum, black and gold finishes and can be installed rather easily.  We recommend using wall anchors and screws when installing interior office signs over 8.5 x 11, so clearly these 24 x 36 poster frames fall into that category.

Whether used for wayfinding in an office, campus, train station, hospital, doctor’s office or numerous other venues, these 24×36 poster signs are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.  They also come with a lifetime warranty.

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Way-Finding Signs and Letter Size Paper

Way-Finding SignsModular way-finding signs give you the ability to take control of your sign program and maintain consistency across your office or campus environment.  This post is specifically about hallway signs, also referred to as corridor signs or flag signs, where you can print your own inserts.

With respect to taking control of your sign program, paper insert signs are something you can do cost effectively and quickly without having to call a local sign company.  These corridor signs or hallway signs, whichever you prefer, can be printed in spot color or full color from your desktop printer.  Two examples of these way-finding signs are FSF11U and FSF12U where you can take your printer output and trim a few inches off the top and you now have high quality paper insert signs.  You then put the paper insert signs into the frame and add the clear cover.

One thing about hallway signs is that they are not very volatile with respect to content.  If you use hallway signs to denote a department section of the building it will not likely change.  If however you use them as way-finding signs you may experience more volatility especially on college or university campuses.

Corridor signs can support other materials in addition to paper insert signs.  They can take vinyl, PVC and a number of other substrates.  Whether you mount these corridor signs on the wall or ceiling they are one of the most versatile type of way-finding signs.

 

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5 Things to Know About Vista Triangular Pylon Signs

Vista Triangular Pylon Signs

What are the five things you should know about Vista triangular pylon signs?

1.  They are great wayfinding signs that can be used as directory signs as well as directional signs.  Because of their modular nature they are, by default, great directional signs.  However, may clients use them as directory signs by creating separation in the graphic inserts versus using individual panel separators.

2.  Vista pylon signs are great for interior signage as well as exterior signage applications.

3.  Like their wayfinding counterparts, pylon signs will support a myriad of substrates.  For indoor signage applications, especially when the sign copy changes frequently, paper or card stock is the preferred choice.  For outdoor signage applications, such as directory signs or directional signs where the sign copy is fairly static, various forms of vinyl, plastic and metal are used.

4.  The pylon signs come in 14 different widths and can be cut to various heights depending on the given sign requirements.  This is particularly advantageous from a wayfinding perspective given the complexity of sign specifications as well as local code restrictions.

5.   Finally, they are eco friendly signs made with eco friendly materials.  Vista’s entire wayfinding line are all eco friendly signs including directory signs, wall signs, table signs and flag signs.  They are made with eco friendly materials, are 100% sustainable and LEED certified.

Vista System wayfinding signs are contemporary with a modern, clean look. They are simple to us and easy to update by yourself.  Most importantly, they are high quality and 100% guaranteed.

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Flat Suspended Signs from Vista System

Vista Suspended Sign FramesVista System, the pioneer of MCFT (Modular Curved Frame Technology) wayfinding technology, recently launched flat suspended signs to expand its already robust product portfolio.  The suspended signs complement the wall signs, corner signs, table signs and directory signs which comprise the rest of the offering.

Suspended signs, like their wayfinding counterparts, are used in a variety of ways.  They are used for advertising purposes including new product promotion as well as branding.  Suspended signs are also used in corridors or hallways as directional or wayfinding signs.  Finally, they can be used as destination signs such as over an information booth or registration counter in a hotel, convention center, campus or similar venue.

Suspended signs are extremely advantageous where wall space is limited or non-existent.  This also holds true for large passageways where flag signs or standing signs might not reach the intended audience.They are also used to mitigate or deter vandalism, acceptable ceiling height limits permitted of course.

Due to the nature of this type of sign the copy should be relatively static.  For example, unlike wall or table signs where an employee nameplate can be easily accessed and replaced, the same may not necessarily apply to suspended signs.  Although the Vista System line does allow you to replace an insert in minutes it doesn’t account for the time it takes to physically get to the sign!

The sign frames support a wide variety of substrates to match any decor.  With custom sizes and colors available, Vista System can meet or exceed the most demanding wayfinding specifications.