If you're struggling for inspiration for your shopfront signage, look no further. Here are some fantastic ideas for shopfront signage, perfect for a wide range of businesses and brands and all intended to catch the eye of passers-by and make your business stand out on a busy high street.
1. Vintage, hand-painted signage
Vintage is back in at the moment, which is handy for business owners because vintage signs are so easy to replicate. Often hand-painted, vintage signage can be easily applied to brick exteriors and is both attractive and distinctive.
2. Lighted signage
Lighted signage can create an attention-grabbing shopfront that's clearly visible even once the sun goes down. While lighted signage is most common for bars and other venues that make more of their money after dark, shops and retail spaces in certain niches can also do very well with lighted signage.
3. 3D text signage
Make a bold statement with 3D text signage; this can either be placed outside your shop – if there's space – or affixed to the shopfront. The 3D signage of Vancouver Community Library is fun and interactive, placed just outside the library's entrance.
4. Sculpted signage
Help your signage stand out more with 3D, sculpted images appearing on your sign. This draws attention to your sign and can make your shop look a little higher-end, as well as bring some life and colour to your brand.
5. Image-only signage
Just like when Prince changed his name to a symbol, today it's all the rage to do away with letters altogether and sign your business's name with just a logo. This is a way to draw attention to your shopfront and get people interested, though you'll need to make sure they can see the name of your business somewhere else, or they'll never be able to tell their friends about you.
6. Statement signage
Your shopfront signage doesn't have to just be the name of your business. You can use signage to make a statement about your business's philosophy or even just to say something funny or amusing.
7. Classic signage
For businesses that offer traditional services or have a classic brand image, why not opt for a classic coat of arms or a swinging sign that's typically associated with old-fashioned inns and eateries? Signs say a lot more than we think, and getting the style of your sign right will set the tone for your shop's entire brand.
8. Signage on a corner
If your shop isn't ideally positioned for effective signage, not to worry – there are ways around it. Look at this gallery in Asheville, NC, which has effectively created a sign that wraps around the corner of their building. It's distinctive, contemporary, and edgy.
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If you're looking for signage experts in Mackay, Marchant Signs can help you to develop and create innovative, eye-catching signs for your shopfront or business. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our services.