Vista System horizontal curved office signs fit any decor.  Print paper inserts for your curved office sign frames in minutes in the comfort of your own office.  Maintenance on the curved office sign product line is quick and inexpensive and you don’t have to call the local sign company.

The entire line of horizontal curved office signs are LEED certified for new construction projects and come in several frame and end cap finishes.  For more information on horizontal curved office signs check out the following:

Floating office signs create dimension and add aesthetic appeal with the floating effect.  Unlike flush-mounted signs, floating office signs have a special profile, or bracket, which when mounted to the wall allows the office sign to stand off the wall approximately one-half inch.  This makes the sign appear as if it is “floating” off the wall.

The flat portrait floating office sign frame is identical to the flat portrait office sign frame with the exception of the profile.  For more information, check out the following video short.

Flat portrait office signs from Vista are perfect for office, campus, retail, medical and numerous other settings.  Print office sign inserts on paper or choose from a variety of other materials.  Made from anodized aluminum, all flat portrait office signs come with brushed silver, black and gold finishes and complement your office sign with either grey or black plastic end caps.

For more on flat portrait office signs check out the following:

The flat portrait directory signs from Vista System are made from anodized aluminum and come in brushed silver, black and gold.  The directory sign end caps for the flat system are available in grey or black plastic.  Outfit your directory sign with either grey or black plastic divider strips and remember the suction cups since they are needed to remove the clear acrylic lenses from your directory signs.

Check out the following flat portrait directory sign video for more information.

Mounting office signs and office directory signs properly will save you time and money. Whether installing an office sign in a business suite or an office directory sign on a college campus, the following tips will help ease the decision process given the variety of mounting surfaces available.

The most popular mounting options are:

• Mounting Holes
• Foam Tape
• Very High Bond Tape
• Velcro
• Cubicle Pins

Mounting Holes

Commonly used for office directory signs or larger office signs, mounting holes provide a permanent solution and is suitable for most hard surfaces.  They’re relatively vandal-proof yet are easily removed using the proper tools.  The wall surface can typically be patched or painted to its original condition.

Foam Tape

Industrial strength, double-sided white foam tape is great for most office signs, such as the WFFP3U, and is suitable for most hard surfaces including walls, doors and glass.   If your surface is rough, porous or uneven, your office sign may not have a secure bond and  should therefore consider one of the other mounting  methods.  Foam tape is semi-permanent.

VHB (Very High Bond) Tape

VHB tape is a double-sided, high-bond permanent tape. It is used for smaller office directory sign frames along with most office sign frames creating a secure bond on doors, walls and glass.  Removal can cause damage to the mounting surface if not done using the proper tools.

Velcro

Velcro is ideal if you need to move your room office signs or office directory signs due to construction or related floor plan changes.

Cubicle Pins

Great for cloth surfaces such as cubicle walls, cubicle pins are the least permanent mounting option and are perfectly suited for small office sign frames.

Check out our website for more detail on each of these mounting methods.

Choosing an office sign for small business can sometimes be intimidating given all the choices available.  When making the decision on which type of office sign is right for you consider the following:

First, there’s the cost of the sign itself.  Office signs can vary in price based on the size and type of material selected.  Signs for office environments are typically made of plastic or metal and come in either flat or curved orientations.  If you’re looking for an office sign that lasts and is aesthetically pleasing, then metal would be the preferred choice.

With respect to size, you want to make sure your office signs are readable and can accommodate the copy that will go on them.  For illustration purposes, we’ve chosen two of the more popular office signs for small business, namely the WFP4U and WFP5U.

The WFP4U is a 4” x 4” two-part office sign with a 1” ADA header and the WFP5U is a 5” x 4” one-part office sign. Signs for office settings, especially small businesses, would find both footprints equally attractive and accommodate most sign copy.

The other consideration is maintenance. Maintenance on signs for office interiors can be costly and time consuming. Choosing a sign system that accepts paper inserts is highly cost effective, timely and is something that can be done within your office. Take your time in choosing office signs that meet both your specifications and your budget and you’ll be extremely satisfied.

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.

An 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.

Here’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.

As 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!