So how can kindergarten help you with your office signs? My daughter happens to be in kindergarten so I can say first-hand what I’m now – re-learning.
First, less is better! A cluttered drawing is less desirable than an uncluttered one and the same holds true for office signs. When in doubt with how to lay out the copy for your office sign go with the KISS principle (like the attached sign image).
Second, make it readable. Use sans serif fonts for your office sign inserts so people can see them without having to squint. The room signs in my child’s classroom are simple and bold which doesn’t get lost on adults especially as we get older.
Add color! The more colorful room signs stand out from the others and the same holds true when it comes to your office signs. Whereas coloring a room sign involves bright colored crayons in kindergarten, adding color to your office sign may include a photo background, an employee photo image or simply a colored background.
Last but not least – have FUN! I look around and can’t find one room sign that doesn’t make me smile and so it should be when it comes to creating your office signs. The simple desktop tools and technology make it easy to do and the creativity that goes along with it makes it fun and exciting.
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