Our Approach
Our approach is structured to make signage straightforward to plan and easy to deliver. We work in a clear sequence, aligning with your design stages and coordinating with the wider project team. Each step is intended to reduce uncertainty and support confident decisions.
You see how the signage will work before anything is produced. Locations, hierarchy, and types are defined early, then refined through drawings and visuals. This avoids late changes, keeps the design consistent, and ensures the final result matches what was agreed.
Survey & Auditing
We begin with a review of the building and available information. This includes site visits where required, photo documentation, and a signage audit of existing conditions. We assess entrances, decision points, circulation routes, and constraints. Drawings are reviewed alongside real world conditions to avoid assumptions. This stage also identifies compliance considerations, visibility, and mounting opportunities. The outcome is a clear understanding of what is needed and where signage should sit within the space.
Signage for disabled people is colourful.
Concept Development & Sign Design
We develop the signage concept in line with architecture, interiors, and brand. This includes sign types, typography, colour use, and overall approach. We work in Pantones where required and translate brand guidelines into physical signage. Concepts are shown through layout drawings and visual mockups so scale and placement are understood. The aim is to define a clear, consistent system that fits the environment before moving into technical detailing.
Technical Design
Once the concept is agreed, we develop technical drawings for manufacture. This includes dimensions, materials, finishes, fixing methods, and locations. We produce CAD layouts, elevations, and sign schedules for coordination. Colour references are defined using Pantones, RAL, or material samples. We also consider tolerances, mounting surfaces, and installation constraints. This stage ensures the signage is fully resolved before fabrication begins.
Contract Management
We manage the signage scope through fabrication and delivery. This includes coordinating suppliers, reviewing shop drawings, and confirming materials. We check samples, finishes, and colour accuracy against approved references. Programme and sequencing are aligned with the wider project to avoid clashes. This stage keeps the outcome consistent with the approved design and reduces risk during production.
Planning Approvals
Where required, we prepare signage information for planning or landlord approval. This includes drawings, elevations, visuals, and material descriptions. We align proposals with local guidance, building constraints, and visibility requirements. Revisions are made if feedback is received. The aim is to secure approval before fabrication to avoid delays or redesign. We also help with planning applications for shopfronts and signages.
Installation
Installation is coordinated to match the approved drawings and site conditions. We work with experienced installers and sequence works around programme constraints. Fixing methods, access requirements, and protection of finishes are considered in advance. Our aim during the entire process is two-fold: a) Securely installing your signage b) Doing so in a timely manner which fits the initial scope and timeline
Maintenance
We provide guidance on care, cleaning, and replacement. Signage schedules and specifications are retained for future updates. If layouts change or additional signage is required, new elements can be matched to the existing system. This helps maintain consistency over time and avoids ad hoc additions.
What We Do
- ✓Read drawings and understand spatial intent
- ✓Align signage with architectural and interior logic
- ✓Translate brand into the built environment
- ✓Establish hierarchy, locations, and sign types early
- ✓Develop coordinated, repeatable systems
- ✓Consider materials in context of the space
What We Don't Do
- ✕Apply signage independently of the architecture
- ✕Overlay brand without spatial consideration
- ✕Introduce unnecessary visual noise
- ✕Treat each sign as a separate design exercise
- ✕Rely on templates that ignore the project context
- ✕Push decisions to the fabrication stage