2. “Signage is any kind of visual graphics created to display
information to a particular audience.”
• Signs are any kind of visual graphics created to display
information to a particular audience.
• This is typically manifested in the form of way finding
information in places such as streets or on the inside and
outside of buildings.
• Signs vary in form and size based on location and intent, from
more expansive banners, billboards ,and murals, to smaller
street signs , street name signs , sandwich boards and lawn
signs.
• Newer signs may also use digital or electronic displays.
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ABOUT
3. SIGNAGES
HISTORY
• The French Enseigne indicates its essential connection with what is known in English as a flag ,
and in France , banners not infrequently took the place of signs or sign boards in the Middle Ages.
• Signs, however, are best known in the form of painted or carved advertisements for shops, inns,
etc.
• They are one of various emblematic methods used from time immemorial for publicly calling
attention to the place to which they refer.
• The ancient Egyptians and Romans were known to use signs. In ancient Rome , signboards were
usually made from stone or terracotta
4. The main purpose of signs is to communicate, to convey information such that the receiver may
make cognitive decisions based on the information provided. In general, signs may be classified
according to the following functions :
INFORMATION : Signs conveying information about services and facilities, such as maps,
Directories, or instructional signs.
DIRECTION : Signs showing the location of services, facilities, functional spaces and key
Areas, such as sign posts or directional arrows.
IDENTIFICATION : Signs indicating services and facilities, such as room names and numbers,
Restroom signs, or floor designations.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY : Signs giving warning or safety instructions, such as warning signs
,
Traffic signs , exit signs , or signs conveying rules and regulations.
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PURPOSE
5. • The particular shapes may vary among different parts of the world.
• Rectangular signs are used to portray information to an audience. This is found in safe condition
signs, public information signs, and fire equipment signs
• A circular sign is an instruction that must be followed. Both the mandatory and the prohibition
signs provide instructions that cannot be ignored.
• Finally, there is the triangle or the warning sign. This is used to convey danger. It can also
provide information but its primary purpose is to quickly tell you to be aware and careful.
Signs have very specific shapes. These shapes on signs send messages to the audience and form
a set of rules that should be followed when developing signage.
SIGNAGES
SHAPES
7. SIGNAGES
TYPES
• LED & neon based
signage
• Custom made signage
• Lettering on glass
• Banners
• Billboards
• Painted-blimp signage,
etc
8. SIGNAGES
TYPES
• Glow signboards
• Acrylic signboards
• Digital
• Neon
• 3d
• Creative signage's.
GLOW SIGNAGES :
• It can be used both indoor and
outdoors , we can focus the most
important features and emphasise
your messages with backlighting .
• Commonly found in trade show
exhibits, restaurants, retail outlets
and few traffic signs .
9. SIGNAGES
ACRYLIC SIGNAGES :
• These have a glossy surface and are lightweight and easy to mount .
• They are safe and cheaper alternative to glasses and plastics .
• Used for company logos or highly glossed posters to display your
company’s product or messages .
• We can use them as hanging signs, promotional sale signs or directional
signs.
DIGITAL SIGNAGES :
• Low-cost, low maintenance options that consume cnsiderably less power
than other types.
• They can be used in retail outlets, mall, showrooms and traffic signs .
10. SIGNAGES
NEON SIGNAGES :
• Neon signs are an eye-catching, cost-effective.
• Recognizable at night and even during day and are
used for commercial signages in restaurants, pubs,
casions, hostels etc.
3D SIGNAGES :
• Usually used in banks, colleges, schools and important buildings .
