CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE DOOR SIGNS
Many companies require custom office door signs, including offices, banks, commercial buildings, and restaurants. If you’re looking for a custom office door sign for your business, congratulations — your quest is finished! We’ll review everything you need to know about custom door signs in this article.
CHAPTER 2: TYPES OF OFFICE DOOR SIGNS
Door signs, believe it or not, are not all the same. You’ve read it right – office door signs come in a variety of styles to complement the numerous areas that comprise a modern workplace. We’ll look at office door signage in the section below. Don’t worry – we’ll break down these types and their benefits for you.
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CUSTOM OFFICE DOOR SIGNS
These personalized door signs for the office offer each room in your office a name and identity. Use these customized room signs to designate your company’s human resources office, your bank’s president’s office, your restaurant’s manager’s office, and more!
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ROOM NUMBER SIGNS
Have you ever roamed enormous company complexes looking for a certain office space? No? You can thank door signs for business for that seamless navigation! Use directory signs in conjunction with room number signs to provide visitors and guests with a smooth experience from the front lobby to their final destination.
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OFFICE SUITE DOOR SIGNS
Changeable office door signs are an excellent way to identify people who work in a specific department or team. To adjust for organizational changes, swap out name inserts as needed. You can even delete a name insert for a day if an employee is on vacation — the choice is yours.
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SLIDING PANEL DOOR SIGNS
Nobody wants to inadvertently enter a crucial business meeting, which is where sliding panel door signs come in. These signs not only indicate the rooms they represent, but they also include a handy sliding panel.
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RESTROOM DOOR SIGNS
How could we have overlooked restroom door signs? They highlight critical amenities used by the wonderful individuals in your office. By displaying clear restroom signs, you simplify navigating your workplace for visitors, contractors, and customers.
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EXIT DOOR SIGNS
The most crucial thing in an emergency is securely leading people out of your multi-story office building by utilizing exit door signs and other emergency signals. These signs indicate that using the stairs is the safest route out.
CHAPTER 3: CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
Here are some factors you should consider when thinking about the design of your custom office signs:
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MATERIAL
We offer materials to meet any demand, from acrylic and aluminum to vinyl and wood. Metal or aluminum signs are an excellent option for long-lasting and sturdy signs. Vinyl may be a good alternative for something more temporary or if you want to save money. Our staff can recommend the best material for your brand and budget.
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SIZE AND SHAPE
Ensure the sign is big enough to be seen and read easily, but not so big that it seems out of place or cluttered. The precise size will be determined by the information you need to convey.
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DESIGN
Your office door sign’s design is crucial for both aesthetic and functional reasons. Our design staff will work with you to produce display plates that are both useful and elegant to showcase your business to your newest client or customer.
CHAPTER 4: DESIGNING YOUR OFFICE DOOR SIGNS
Insight Signs & Graphics creates custom door plaques, sliding door signs, braille office door signs, and more. Here are a few tips on how to design your door signs:
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COLOUR
There are many different colours available for door signs. Metal is available in silver, gold, bronze, copper, and brass and may be painted or tinted as desired.
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SHAPES
There are also minimal restrictions on shapes. Custom forms are simple to make, and while rectangular and square shapes are still popular, there are other options.
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INK/RAISE/EMBOSSED/CUT
Similarly, we can embellish signs with ink colour, embossing, or laser-cut designs. We also make raised and 3D signs.
CHAPTER 5: SIGNAGE REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) has specific requirements in place to guarantee that door signs are accessible to all, including wheelchair users and anyone with permanent impairments. One of the most significant criteria is that signs employ elevated letters and braille. We listed down the things you need to remember for AODA-compliant signage:
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NON-GLARE FINISH
This standard requires non-glare finishes for signage. A matte, eggshell, or other non-glare surface makes the sign more visible to all visitors.
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HIGH CONTRAST
A high-contrast design can be accomplished by putting light characters on a dark backdrop, or vice versa. The idea is for the text to stand out from the background.
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RAISED TEXT AND BRAILLE
Raised text and braille writing are beneficial for those who are blind or visually impaired. Unified English Braille is the braille standard in Canada.
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MULTILINGUAL DESIGN
Additional French wording may be necessary depending on where a company is located. A bilingual design helps ensure that all visitors can read and comprehend the information on the sign.
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SANS SERIF FONT
Text that has been stylized should be avoided since it might be challenging to read. Arial, Futura, Helvetica, and Trebuchet are examples of sans serif typefaces.
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MIX OF UPPERCASE AND LOWERCASE
In Canada, initial capital letters can aid with word identification on accessible signage.
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ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOLS
Wherever accessible facilities are designated, the worldwide symbol of access should be utilized.
CHAPTER 6: INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT
Posting door signs directly to the door itself is often not authorized. While it may appear to be the obvious and reasonable thing to do, you should make sure that your door signs are accessible to everyone, especially those who rely on braille.
As a result, you may only post your door signs directly on the door if the following three conditions are met:
- The sign will be hung on the door’s push side.
- The door has an AODA-compliant automatic closure.
- There is no hold-open mechanism on the door.
CHAPTER 7: MAINTENANCE AND DURABILITY
After your custom office signs are installed, Insight Signs & Graphics doesn’t stop caring for you – we provide our clients with comprehensive maintenance services. These cover emergency repairs, replacements, and routine cleaning and polishing to keep it looking as good as new.
CHAPTER 8: SIGNAGE IN DIFFERENT BUSINESS SETTINGS
Businesses may enhance the effectiveness of their door signs by utilizing clear and succinct wording, using high-quality materials, and adhering to local guidelines. Signs should also be tailored to the facility’s unique requirements.
CHAPTER 9: BUDGETING AND COST CONSIDERATIONS
Various factors determine the cost of signage. So, if you’re wondering, “How much does a sign cost?” The answer will differ when you consider its:
- Size
- Material
- Design difficulty
- Installation costs
CHAPTER 10: CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS
Engage with a reliable sign builder to acquire your workplace’s custom and glass door signs. Sign makers will work with you to determine what is best for your company and they are also knowledgeable about compliance norms. Partnering with a sign company ensures that there will be no issues with company licensing or other obligations.
Business owners in Toronto rely on Insight Signs & Graphics. We are a full-service sign company capable of designing, fabricating, and installing your signs. Our objective is to create unique door signs that are both visually appealing and useful.
Please contact us for a free quotation on your custom office door signs.
