In the competitive landscape of biotechnology firms, the significance of brand presence in your physical spaces is a necessity! This is why a business leader in biotechnology based in Irvine reached out to us to create their signage. The renovation of their two-story headquarters presented a unique opportunity to elevate their brand identity through strategic interior signage.
Our task was to integrate signage with custom branding elements that not only met ADA compliance and safety needs but also enhanced the aesthetic appeal of their office space. This case study focuses on the challenges that occurred as we crafted, fabricated, and installed the company’s custom lobby sign. Read on to get a better grasp of how VizComm Signs and Graphics transformed their interior space with signage.
Main Challenge: Custom Hexagon Design
The client’s office renovation required a range of signage solutions, including ADA-compliant signs, evacuation maps, and wayfinding signage. The centerpiece, however, was the branding signage in the lobby. The design called for hexagonal signs of varying sizes, reflecting their precision and innovation. These hexagons were to be mounted on an aluminum backing, featuring beaker designs that reflected their scientific expertise.
Other Key Challenges
- Creating unique branding solutions that aligned with their corporate identity without compromising the functional and aesthetic aspects of their wayfinding signs and evacuation maps.
- Installing the lobby sign elements that met the client’s needs while keeping them visually appealing and consistent with the building’s interior design.
- Choosing materials that were both durable and compliant with safety standards, yet stylish enough to enhance the interior space.
- Timing the signage project to align with the overall renovation schedule and prevent any disruptions in the construction workflow.
Our Signage Solutions
Using our knowledge and experience with custom interior office signs, VizComm Signs and Graphics effectively produced stunning signage solutions that matched the specific requirements and branding needs of the major technology and science company.
Brand Design Consistency
To tackle the main challenge of their unique branding signage, we capitalized on the company’s corporate colors and motifs. Custom shop drawings were crafted for each sign type, blending the company’s branding with functional signage requirements. The custom lobby sign’s distinctive hexagon-shaped signs, reflective of scientific elements like beakers, were designed to serve as both brand amplifiers and decorative features.
Meeting Accessibility Requirements
Our approach involved a detailed analysis of the renovation space to ensure compliance with ADA regulations. VizComm Signs and Graphics created prototypes that allowed our team and the client to adjust the signs in height and location, ensuring that they were reachable and readable by individuals with disabilities.
Durable Material Selection
We selected high-quality, fire-resistant materials that also aligned with the aesthetic requirements provided by the client. For the lobby sign, aluminum backing was used for its robustness and ease of maintenance, ensuring that it would withstand the test of time while maintaining its visual appeal.
Installation Expertise
Our team employed specialized techniques for mounting the hexagonal pieces to the aluminum backing. The installation process was diligently planned to ensure each segment of the sign was aligned correctly and secured firmly onto the backing.
Boosting Branding with VizComm Signs and Graphics
Our comprehensive approach to signage for the client’s renovated building had a profound impact on both functionality and aesthetics. Here’s how our custom interior office signs transformed their space:
- Consistent Brand Presentation: Custom signs in the lobby and throughout the building strengthened the client’s brand identity. The unique hexagon designs made the brand’s focus on science visually prominent and engaging.
- Enhanced Navigation: The clear, strategically placed wayfinding signs significantly improved how employees and visitors navigated the multi-story building.
- Preparedness for Grand Re-Opening: Completing the signage project ahead of schedule played a key role in the building’s readiness for the grand re-opening. The timely fabrication and installation of both standard and custom signs ensured the building was not only operational but also visually appealing for this important event.
- Long-Term Durability and Compliance: The materials selected for their standard signage and custom lobby sign ensured durability and compliance with safety standards, promising a long lifespan with minimal maintenance needs.
VizComm Signs and Graphics: Your Trustworthy Signage Partner
Through meticulous planning, innovative design, and efficient execution, our custom signage not only met ADA compliance and branding needs but also elevated the aesthetic and functional quality of our client’s renovated space. With a welcoming and branded lobby sign, you can also enhance your interior space and catch the attention of all who enter your doors.
VizComm Signs and Graphics has the experience and understanding of Irvine’s compliance regulations, so you won’t have to worry about fines and signage removals. We also provide the perfect balance of marketing knowledge and sign-making skills to elevate your brand and ensure aesthetic, eye-catching designs.
Give us a call, and let’s start your custom lobby signage project today!
