Acrylic signs, sometimes known as acrylic wall signs since they are typically fastened to walls, are popular among businesses and organizations. They’re quick to create and on the more affordable side of the signage price scale, but their polished look exudes professionalism. Acrylic signs are also highly customizable based on your organization’s branding and the goal of your signage. Here’s an introduction to custom acrylic signs, from how they are used to what your customization options are.
How Businesses Use Custom Acrylic Signs
There are many reason why your business may be interested in custom acrylic signs. Acrylic signs are great for permanent usage and will last virtually forever indoors, but because they are inexpensive, they can be cost-effective for temporary applications as well. Their role may be to advertise promotions or products. For instance, a food service location may create an acrylic signs with mouth-watering graphics that show off seasonal dishes. A more permanent usage of acrylic signage is showcasing a company logo or slogan. Acrylic signage can be part of the whole package that creates a great visitor experience along with other interior signs. Directories as well as wayfinding signage can be created in acrylic and customized to your brand.
One creative way that businesses have been using acrylic signage recently is to promote Pokémon Go. If you haven’t heard of Pokémon Go, it’s a very popular game that allows players to “catch” Pokémon, virtual “monsters” than originated as part of a Japanese game. Pokémon are usually concentrated near populated areas and landmarks, and hotspots are known as PokéStops. If your businesses is a PokéStop or is situated near one, you have a great opportunity to advertise that fact and draw players into your business! An outdoor floor stand can do the work of drawing customers in, and an indoor acrylic sign can drive home that your business is a welcome place for Pokémon catchers. (Not sure how to find out if you’re a PokéStop? Check out the blog Pokémon Go: It’s “Super Effective” for Attracting Customers!)
Maybe you’re just thinking about custom acrylic signs for customer-facing locations, but that’s not the only place they shine! What if you’re not receiving lots of foot traffic from outside, such as in an office building? Well, an acrylic wall sign is great for not only displaying a company logo but could also show your mission statement to remind your employees of it.
Places custom acrylic signs are seen include (but are by no means limited to):
- Retail and food service
- Banks and credit unions
- Hospitals and other healthcare establishments
- Office buildings
Acrylic Sign Elements You Can Customize
We mentioned that acrylic signs are customizable. How customizable, exactly? Well, the shape, color, graphics, and the finish are all up to you!
Shape, Thickness, and Size
Acrylic signs are often rectangular or perhaps oval-shaped, but why limit yourself? The shape of your acrylic sign is entirely up to you and gives you a great opportunity to try out something unique if you work with a company that can offer this level of customization. For instance, your sign could be the same shape as your logo. It could also be in the shape of something you sell (think: cupcake-shaped sign for a cupcake shop), or it could be more abstract. The size of your acrylic sign is also very variable—you could cover your entire wall or just a small portion.
Color and Graphics
Acrylic is available in any color, including clear and frosted, giving you lots of opportunities to match your sign with your brand and the decor of your location. The graphics that your sign displays are also very customizable. For indoor use, acrylic signs are typically printed with UV ink. Though we’ve mostly discussed acrylic signs as indoor signs, they can be used outdoors—it’s just best to use vinyl graphics or paint because UV ink fades in the sun over time.
Finish
The finish of your acrylic sign is another factor you can control. Do you want a glossy finish, or will your sign be placed in an area where glare is a concern? If so, a non-glare matte finish may be the best choice.
As you can see, you have many options for acrylic signage, and hopefully we’ve opened your eyes to the possibilities! Consulting with a signage professional can help you sort through these possibilities and create an amazing custom acrylic sign that’s sure to leave an impression.