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Expand Your Horizons with Sign Frames from Vista System

Vista System recently launched a new line of sign frames creating the best solution in the market for projects requiring extra large signage.  It’s called the Vista Expand series and consists of environmentally friendly indoor and outdoor sign frames ranging in size from 700-1400mm (27.5-55″) wide and up to 4 meters (13′) high.  The ultra modern design has a minimal curve and supports XL pylon signs (above right), landscape and portrait XL wall signs (above left) and landscape and portrait XL post and panel signs.

The portrait XL wall signs as illustrated above are a superior solution for displaying information including, but not limited to, floor maps, logo and branding imagery, floor directories, advertising space and exit routes.  Its landscape counterpart, XL landscape wall signs, are used to display wayfinding information and branding images, company name and logo, floor lists, decorative photos, advertising space and much more.

The Vista System Expand Series of sign frames, in addition to being aesthetically pleasing, are also easy to install and update.  Installation of the Vista Expand wall signs is done by simply attaching the main profile to the wall with the screws smartly hidden under the insert sheet.  The sign frames accept digital prints, vinyl and other materials to present updated information.  The replacement process if fast and easy and can be completed on-site with in-house staff.

Vista System double-sided pylon signs are extremely popular and well known for wayfinding.  Often projects call for extra large pylons making the Vista line the most attractive solution available.  Applications are varied from displaying directions outdoors to wayfinding, branding, information, images, instructions and advertising within the complex.

The XL portrait and landscape post & panel signs are often used to display information to the public including orientation maps in the mall, real estate project specification stands, terminal information posts, industrial zone directories and much more.  Because of the modular design, many variations of both types of post & panel signs are possible.

Vista Expand proves that just because they are bigger they are still flexible, easy to deliver and install as well as maintain.  We have a number of images and videos that go into much more detail than what’s included here.  Contact us and we’ll be glad to send them to you.  We hope this information was helpful as we try to keep you up to date with the latest on architectural signage throughout the industry.  Please like, share or subscribe to our blog or visit our website for other signage products.

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Directory Signs with a Zero-Dollar Budget

If you’re looking to get directory signs with a zero-dollar budget it’s time to consider Vista System.  Here’s a quick video using our vertical curved directory signage to illustrate the point.

All to often people purchase office signs, directory signs included, without thinking about what happens when changes are needed later on.  Tenants leave, tenants come, names change and so on, all which warrant changes to your office signs.  Replacing individual name plates for your directory signs can not only get expensive but can also take some time.  That responsive sign company that initially installed all the office signs in your suite is not so responsive when you need just one or two additional name plates added. The good news, as illustrated in the video, is that you can design and print paper name plates for your directory signs in minutes AND you don’t have to budget for it.  If you have MS-Word or similar desktop software, a printer and some paper you can truly have designer-quality paper name plates without any delay and with no additional cost (excluding the paper and ink of course).

If you wanted to spend a little money to upgrade your office signs consider buying some specialty paper at your local card shop or office supplies store.  Parchment, marbled or even gloss or semi-gloss paper will make a huge difference in your paper name plates when displayed in the sign frame.  The cost is nothing compared to what you’d have to pay for acrylic, PVC or even vinyl material for those same frames.

What is illustrated in this video regarding paper inserts for these vertical curved directory signs holds true for the entire line of Vista System products.  Our How-To section is a great resource with step-by-step instructions on how to print paper inserts for your Vista frames.  Please comment on this blog or visit our channel for more information on the various office signs available.

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Directory Signs – Go Big or Go Home!

Multi-panel directory signs are the preferred choice for large office buildings or buildings with room for expansion.  Typically used as building directory signs, these versatile sign holders can also be used as menu boards, directional signs or wayfinding signs.  They’re available with flat and curved profiles and be used for both interior and exterior signage applications.

The flat profile directory signs, such as the DF34U, consist of three portrait-oriented directories with one landscape-oriented header.  However, the curved profile directory signs, like the D36U, have two horizontal curved directories with one vertical curved header.  The entire line of Vista office signs are built to order so if you need custom sizes, including the number of panels per sign frame or the size of the frame itself, we can accommodate your requirements.  This is especially advantageous with menu boards or similar sign holders where unanticipated space is needed.

On the topic of menu boards and sign holders, these multi-panel sign frames accommodate a wide variety of insert materials.  Paper is the most popular since you can print the inserts yourself in minutes.  It’s fast, economical and you don’t have to wait for the local sign company to get them done.  If you have existing office signs in place which utilize engraved, acrylic, vinyl, PVC or comparable materials, the Vista multi-panel directory signs can accommodate them all effectively blending into the existing sign program.

The frames come in three elegant anodized aluminum finishes; brushed silver, black and gold.  There are metal end caps to match or choose from grey or black plastic to complement your existing color scheme.

We hope you found the video and this article useful and informative.  For more information on Vista office signs and installation options please visit our channel for helpful how-to videos.  We also ask you to comment or subscribe to our blog.

 

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Restroom Signs Made Simple – See for Yourself

Restroom signs from Vista System can be customized quickly and easily.  The most common is the WFP34U.  This particular sign frame comes in either brushed silver or black with the same two metal finishes or in high-impact grey or black plastic.  The sign frame measures 8″h x 6″w with a 2″ ADA header/footer.  The WFP34U along with the rest of the Vista office signs support a wide variety of insert materials including paper, acrylic, PVC, vinyl, photopolymer, metal, ADA and more.

For the door signs, office signs and conference rooms one of the more popular choices is the WFL12U sign frame.    Also in brushed silver with grey plastic end caps, most clients typically opt for paper inserts for the office signs and door signs yet the WFL12U also accommodates all the materials listed above.  The WFL12U sign frame, for reference, has a vertical curvature and is 3″h x 10″w.

Vista System products are premium, anodized aluminum sign frames and come in two elegant finishes; brushed silver and black.  End caps are available in grey and black plastic as well as the two anodized aluminum metal finishes.  Most sign frames are available with both plastic and metal options while some have one or the other.

Vista System is the preferred choice of sign professionals world-wide.  The curved line is LEED certified for projects requiring sustainable sign solutions.  Vista also provides custom sizes without the incremental cost factor typically applied to non-standard products as all frames are built to order.

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Directory Signs – Flat Landscape for Directional & Wayfinding

Directory signs with the flat, landscape orientation are typically used as interior office signs including directional signs, directory boards and in various wayfinding applications.  The flat landscape directory signs accommodate interior and exterior sign applications and provide navigation and traffic control within your building or office complex.

Wayfinding, by definition, encompasses all of the ways people orient themselves in a physical space and navigate from place to place.  More recently, wayfinding has been used in the context of architecture in reference to the experience of orientation and choosing a path within a built environment.  Directory signs, when used in a lobby for example, provide the information necessary to get the customer or client to their appropriate destination.  This is the most common use for these type of frames.

There’s also the other aspect of wayfinding which entails traffic control.  When used in hallways or corridors or upon exiting an elevator these directory signs become directional signs, typically with directional arrows, providing a clear path within or among buildings.

Vista’s modular line of office signage provides extreme flexibility from a design and implementation standpoint.  First, all flat landscape directory signs are built to order so custom sizes are expected without having the exponential cost factor applied to non-cataloged frames.  Second, because the landscape-oriented office signage is installed as individual panels, architects and designers have become extremely creative in their designs for directional signs by staggering the frames as well as creating complete murals across the grouping.  Combined with the various types of materials the frames can accommodate, they become interior design features versus simple office signage.

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Sign Frames – The Vista System Solution

Vista System sign frames are the preferred choice of sign professionals world wide when it comes to modular signs.  We’ve put this short video together showing the various products available including, but not limited to, office signs, directory signs, desk signs, flag signs and poster frames.

The sign frames are specifically designed for informational, promotional and wayfinding applications.  Whether used in offices, universities, hospitals, churches, retail or libraries, the product line is ideally suited to accommodate your existing sign program or allows you to create your own.

Vista frames are make from anodized aluminum making them ideally suited for both interior and exterior applications.  They come in three elegant finishes; brushed silver, black and gold with metal or plastic end caps to complement your existing decor.

In addition, Vista sign frames are extremely affordable to maintain by supporting printable office signs which you can do yourself in the comfort of your office.  You truly can create office signs like a graphics professional by using MS-Word or similar desktop publishing software packages in a matter of minutes.  If your sign program calls for material other than paper, Vista System accommodates acrylic, vinyl, PVC, ADA and numerous other insert materials.

Installing the frames is equally as simple.  Wall anchors and screws, double-sided tape and velcro are the most common options.  For larger office signs, directory signs and poster frames, wall anchors and screws are the preferred method whereas tape or velcro would be an equal alternative for the others.

We offer free sign frame samples simply for the asking.  Fill out the form by clicking on the blue sphere in the header so you can see firsthand for yourself.  Finally, please comment on our blog to allow us to better serve you.

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Directory Signs – The Ugly Truth

The ugly truth about directory signs is …. they are going to change!  That’s true, names directory signschange, tenants turn over, new companies come in and so on.  That directory sign sure looked great when it was installed but now you’ve got to update it.

Some of the more common problems when outsourcing your directory sign inserts include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  The font is wrong
•  The font size is wrong
•  The color is wrong
•  It doesn’t fit
•  My sign guy quit

I got my new sign insert but the font doesn’t match.  It’s close but it doesn’t look like the other ones.  Compound that over the year and the directory sign begins to look like hieroglyphics.

The next one has the right font but the size is too small – or too large.  The latest sign has the correct font and size but the color is wrong.  I now have all of that ironed out but this one doesn’t fit the sign frame.  I just learned today that my sign guy quit but the new person says it’ll be no problem to match – and the cycle starts all over again.

No worries, there’s a solution!  If you want to effectively maintain your directory signs then do it yourself.  Modular sign frame solutions like Vista System are designed specifically for that purpose.  The directory signs come with clear acrylic lenses that are easily removed with a suction cup.  The standard sign frame colors include brushed silver, black and gold with custom colors available upon request.

Need a custom directory sign?  No problem, all Vista directory signs are built to order.  Changing the size or the panel configuration is just a phone call away.

It’s inevitable that directory signs will change yet it doesn’t have to be an onerous process to get them updated.  We always welcome you thoughts and comments.

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Vista Directory Signs – Why we love them (and you should too)!

directory signsVista directory signs are highly functional sign frames used to control traffic paths within a building or facility. When used as directional signs you spend less time giving instructions and become more productive by letting the signs do the navigation for you. Directory signage is the optimum way to allow clients, customers or patients to successfully find their destination. The real beauty of Vista directory signs however, lies in the following:

•  They appeal to everyone
•  Their design is classy yet understated
•  They are simple to maintain
•  They are durable
•  They are universal

Whether it’s the curved directory signs, as shown in the illustration, or the flat directory signage, Vista sign frames complement any interior design given their aesthetic appeal.  Vista directory signs can be used indoors or outdoors due to their anodized aluminum finish and come in three elegant colors; brushed silver, black and gold.

The panels are easy to remove making directory signage maintenance fast and simple.  Use paper, acrylic, vinyl, PVC or any number of materials to compare or contrast your existing color schemes.  If you have custom specifications for your directory or directional signs, the Vista System is the perfect solution as all frames are built to order!  Get custom directory signs for a fraction of what you’d pay elsewhere.

Vista sign frames are universal so whether you have one building, a campus environment or distributed locations you can maintain a uniform sign program for your directory signs with ease.

We strongly believe in the Vista System and so do our clients.  We’re happy to send you a free sign frame sample just for the asking.  Vista sign frames are the preferred choice of sign professional world wide.  Take the Vista challenge!

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Office Signs – 4 Small Changes That Make a Big Difference

office signsWant to make your office signs come alive?  You buy a sign frame, print paper inserts and you’re done.  It’s quick and easy – and they look great.  With a few more minutes you can supercharge your office signs and make them look spectacular!

  1. Add Color – Adding color to your paper inserts will make your sign frames pop.  Add color to your text, background or both.  Office signs with color are exponentially viewed more than those without.
  2. Add a Logo – Extend the company brand and add a logo to your office sign.  It’s a nice touch to complement the rest of the content and easy to include.
  3. Add a Photo – Some companies allow co-workers the ability to customize their individual office signs and many elect to add their personal photos.  Most consider this office sign enhancement the offline version of their avatar.
  4. Add a Background – Take your sign frame to the next level by adding a background to your office sign insert.  The background may consist of a texture, picture, photo or full-color to accent the sign frame content.  Some companies use themes by departments, floors or buildings including flowers, animals, trees and even individual creative designs to make it fun and build morale.

The sign frames are easy to maintain so if you decide you want a change go do it.  Let the team become part of the process.  You’ll be glad you did!

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Office Signs – 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying Them

Office SignsWhen choosing the right office signs for your business there are three things one should consider before making the purchase:

First, “How easy is it to replace my office signs?”  Unique or highly customized office sign designs are great on paper and no doubt are great to look at when installed.  Getting replacements, at best, would be formidable assuming the company is still willing and able to do them.  Most other companies would not be able to replicate your office signage, yet even if they did, would turn away the job for small quantities.  Make sure you or your architect selects office signage that can be fulfilled by more than one source downstream.

“How much does it cost to maintain an office sign?”  is typically the next question.  Assuming you need not replace the entire office sign in the event of a change, what does it cost to keep them current?  Getting inserts, lenses, divider strips and other accessories for your office signs is yet another cost consideration.  The type of insert materials used for your frames can range from pennies, for paper, to tens or hundreds of dollars for acrylic, metal or other comparable office sign materials.

And last, “How long can I wait until I get my replacement signs installed?”  If you need your office signs quickly do it in-house but if quick turnaround isn’t that important consider outsourcing it.  In any case, decide on your maintenance strategy up front.

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Office Signs – 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying Them