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.

Vista System announced its new line of Vista Expand signage solutions.  Vista’s MCFT line of sign frames is already made of eco friendly materials and is LEED certified.  This new line complements the MCFT line and is specifically designed for projects requiring extra large signage solutions.

Applicable to both interior and exterior use, these environmental signs range in size from approximately 28″-55″ wide and 13′ in height.  Like its MCFT counterpart, these sign frames are curved, modular and contemporary to fit almost any environment or decor.

The sign frames that are being introduced in the new expand format include door and wall signs, pylons and post and panel sign frames.  The door and wall and post and panel sign frames come in both landscape and portrait orientations.

Although this signage is make from eco friendly materials and will withstand outdoor use, it’s equally important to make sure you choose the proper inserts.  Vinyl, acrylic, photopolymer, engraved along with various screen-printed substrates will work outdoors.  These same eco friendly materials will work indoors as well along with paper, cardstock and others. It’s quite simple to change the inserts as well as install the signage.

There are a myriad of potential applications for this type of signage including, commercial buildings, tourist attractions, road signs, mall signs, transportation and real estate to name a few.

With this new line of environmental signs, its now possible to be environmentally conscious and have an aesthetically pleasing signage solution that you and your constituents would be proud of.

Vista System used the audit process to create its green signs by employing green methodologies appropriate for its product use such as:

Longevity – These are sustainable signs and the idea is to be able to change them over a ten year life span.  Made with green products that are modular in design makes this viable.

Managing End of Life – Vista System uses green products designed specifically for recycling.  More importantly, they are mechanically fastened allowing for ease of separation.

Waste Management – Not only are the green signs recyclable but the packaging can either be reused or recycled.

Environmental Quality – There is little to no out gassing because the parts are sealed under polymer.

Energy Efficient – The Vista System line of sustainable signs are made from green products; primarily aluminum and polymer.  The former is made primarily of recycled aluminum and the latter is a low energy consumption material.

Education – Vista System provides instruction and guidance on the use of its green signs.  There are reference materials available on request for those needing more information.

Green signs are the result of putting green products together.  By partnering with green suppliers Vista is fulfilling that goal. The plastics supplier has received numerous awards for being environmentally friendly and the aluminum supplier is managed to the strictest of standards for clean air in Europe.

Vista is the leader in MCFT modular curved frame technology and exhibits an entire line of sustainable signs.  Whether new construction, addition or remodel, Vista’s wide selection of frames and sizes will accommodate or exceed the most demanding of sign standards.

Vista System produces green signs and can help project teams earn LEED Certification for New Construction projects filed under the LEED NC/MR system version 3.0. The certification holds true for its MCFT wayfinding line of environmental signage (i.e. its curved frame line).  To be clear, Vista System through its acquisition of GreenSquare and its new flat wayfinding product line will pursue certification but at this time is not currently in place.

So what makes the Vista System wayfinding products green?  The green signs were a result of an 18 month project whereby the entire system was redesigned to improve sustainability.  The result was an environmental signage line that was fully recyclable, long lasting and could be broken down to individual elements which could be taken apart and reused or recycled.

Green Signs Product Sustainability – The frames are aluminum extrusions with long lasting plastic end caps and clear covers will ensure longevity.

Green Signs Packaging – Vista uses recyclable cardboard boxes and either reused or recycled packaging materials.

Sustainability and Vandal-Resistant – By redesigning the wayfinding product line to become more vandal-resistant, Vista System has enabled the product line to last longer.

The Society for Environmental Graphic Design Green Committee has reviewed and accepted the product as one that employs green practices in its creation.  The SEGD philosophy is not to call any specific material green but audits processes to validate that those materials and processes are used to create a final green product.

This environmental signage post will be continued in part two due to the amount of material available.

See Vista Sign products that are Green LEED certified, recyclable, and sustainable. Also, check out the new Vista System Flat Signs

Vista 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.

Vista System just introduced a new line of flat wayfinding corner signs to complement it’s curved MCFT (modular curved frame technology) product line.  Vista System spent about twelve months looking for a company that had a similar, modular technology in the wayfinding space and found that company in GreenSquare.  GreenSquare was acquired by Vista System with a “definitive mission to offer an international solution to the sign industry that is both elegantly designed and technologically advanced”.

This wayfinding system offers flat signage solutions which includes corner signs in addition to wall signs, door signs, directory signs, suspended signs, flag signs and table signs.  They are designed to accept various types of inserts with varying thicknesses.  Because of its modularity, these signs can be tailored to match any need.  In addition, the number of extrusions available make it very easy to develop custom solutions for new projects as well as adapt to current standards.

Vista System fabricates these corner signs in three colors, namely brushed silver, black and gold.  This is true across the entire wayfinding line.  They can be used indoors and outdoors but please take caution that the inserts you use outdoors will withstand the elements.

End caps for these corner signs come in black and grey ABS plastic.  Unlike its curved counterpart, Vista System offers the entire flat wayfinding system with plastic end caps.  It is still to be determined whether metal end caps will become an option downstream.

Finally, custom colors are available for special projects should your specifications dictate however, the project should be large enough to offset the incremental uplift in price.

Flag signs, also referred to as projecting sign frames, can be used as outdoor and indoor signs.  They can be found in restaurants, libraries, hospitals, campus/office buildings, airports, gyms, train stations and a myriad of other locations. You can see them in a flat sign (see photo) or curved sign configuration.  Although they have many purposes the top five that are most prevalent are as follows:

• Bathrooms
• Public Areas
• Meeting Points
• Security Information
• Lounge Indicator

Probably the most common use of flag signs is to indicate public restrooms.  Most of the venues listed above use these type of indoor signs, although especially common in airports and train stations.

Projecting sign frames are used to denote public areas or meeting points.  Indoor signs such as departments within an office building (i.e. Information Technology, Human Resources, etc.) to college campuses (i.e. Biology Department, Nursing, etc.) are just a few examples of how flag signs are used.  You may also see projecting sign frames denoting Administration, Surgery  or Outpatient Services areas of a hospital or Jury Assembly within the Hall of Justice.

Indoor signs such as these may also indicate security or informational items to assist people.  This could be anything from police/security, emergency phone, fire extinguisher, emergency exit and other similar uses.

Finally, flag signs are becoming increasingly popular in airports as lounge indicators in addition to terminal and gate indicators.  Whether you go with a flat sign or curved sign configuration, flag signs are a highly visible and extremely efficient way to provide information and assist in managing pedestrian traffic.

Vista way finding sign frames were recently installed in a large shopping center in Poland.  The architectural signs, as shown in the photo, include free-standing pylon signs, directory signs and suspended signs. The suspended signs, at least for this implementation, are illuminated while the pylon signs and directory signs are not.  Vista does provide both illuminated and non-illuminated versions of the suspended signs and pylon signs however the directory signs are only come in the non-illuminated style.

What I like about the Vista way finding system is the nice clean look and feel that it brings.  Although there are only three types of sign frames shown here it would also apply to any of the other architectural signs that Vista provides such as their flag signs and wall signs.  See sign frames catalog for entire product line.

They created the inserts using the color scheme already in place within the shopping center.  Whether a new installation or a retrofit, these way finding signs easily become part of the existing decor and complement it.  The fact that they use bright, contrasting colors only enhances the effect.

The inserts are easily removed which makes maintenance a breeze.  The suspended signs most likely will experience less volatility with their content versus the others but in any case they can be removed with a suction cup just the same.

The Vista way finding system does provide the necessary flexibility when signing a shopping center, office building or campus location.  As evidenced by these photos the look great and help customers navigate through the center effectively.

Flat directory sign frames are now part of the Vista System product line for interior and exterior signage use.  In conjunction with its curved line, GreenSquare, Vista’s newly acquired company, just announced it’s new product line.  When it comes to interior and exterior signage, Vista System offers the best in directory sign frames.

The GreenSquare product line comes in the same colors as the curved line, namely brushed silver, black and gold.  It’s still modular in nature and comes with a green suction cup to remove the clear covers much like its curved counterpart.  From an exterior signage standpoint, the directory sign frames will withstand the elements.  Depending on your geographical location you may want to consider the substrates you use for your inserts to make sure they too can handle the weather.  Directory sign frames can be mounted on an existing wall or post without the need for special tooling.

From an interior perspective, the GreenSquare line is aesthetically pleasing for even the most discriminating locations.  They blend in nicely with the existing decor and are simple to maintain.  GreenSquare is in the process of launching its wall frames, table signs, suspended signs and flag signs in addition to it’s directory sign frames so you can maintain that common look and feel throughout your building or campus locations.

They hold substrates up to 3mm / 0.12″ thick.  So in addition to paper inserts, it is possible for the frames to hold acrylic material, PVC and others in addition to ADA inserts.

Vista System provides a wide array of letter size signs for your office.  Creating office signs is fast, easy and economical so I put together a list of Vista frames that accommodate an 8.5″ X 11″ piece of paper without any additional cutting and pasting.  Just print it out, insert it and you’re ready to go.

First up in the office signs category is wall signs.  If you’re looking for horizontal curvature there’s the WFP163U, WFP160U, WFP86U and WFP84U (as seen in the photo).  If you prefer wall signs with vertical curvature there’s the WFL50U and WFL79U.  For easy identification, all office signs listed with “(Letter)” on the thumbnail image will hold letter size signs.  Note that the WFP86U has a 2″ ADA header in addition to letter size sign footprint.

If you’re looking for table signs there’s the T54U in vertical and T46U and T48U in horizontal curvature.

The Vista System flag signs have two options.  There’s the WBD10U in horizontal curvature and the WBD22U in vertical.

Some clients have done some very simple and cool things with their letter size signs.  One client took several of their WFP84U wall signs and made directory signs out of them.  They simply print bold lines to delineate the copy so when their directory signs change they print out the entire sheet and pop it into the frame.  (They’ve done the same will legal size frames too where they needed the extra space for copy).

Another client outfitted their office signs with specialty parchment paper from an office supplies superstore.  It cost a few extra cents, but letter size signs printed on this specialty paper look spectacular.  The options are limitless – hope this makes signing your office easier!