5 Steamy Sign Trends You'll Swoon Over
If your love for signs matches ours, your phone is probably full of captivating photos, showcasing signs that have stolen your heart. From donkey-sized illuminated color-changing exterior signs to dinky but detailed wayfinding, we've fallen head over heels for so many of the signs we've crafted and even more that we wish we did. If you're on the hunt for signs that will make your clients swipe right, delve into these five sizzling sign design trends that have us hooked.
Got A Nice Frame
Logos and letters on walls tell the classic love story of the sign world. Tried and true, yet sometimes, they crave a little extra romance. That's where the enchanting supporting actor enters—the Frame! Whether it's a swoon-worthy wood embrace or a flirtatious dance in ornate metal, the options are boundless. Even the finest chocolates taste better when they're in a fancy box!
Marshmallow and Wood
Whether it's the real deal, veneer, or a high-res digital print, natural materials like wood truly bring an energy that can’t be ignored. Marshmallow matte white acrylic letters, especially with soft huggable rounded edges, look so soft that you might want to sneak a bite. Mix the two for the ultimate thrupple of clean, humble, and luxury.
Flowy Color Changing Gradients
Gradients – designers either love them or need a little convincing. But, oh boy, when they're done right, they can take an experience to a whole new level. Imagine a static sign having a color-changing party with a soft, flowy multi-color gradient. Custom-programmed color-changing LEDs will make even the simplest channel letters mesmerizing. Get ready to have lovers and haters alike spellbound!
Tone-y! Tone-i! Tone!
Sometimes, all you need is a whisper to make a statement that turns heads. Deep channel letters or routed acrylic painted a color matching its surroundings are like the cool kids at the party, attracting all the "ooo’s" and "aaaawww’s" without breaking a sweat. Tone on tone, it feels good. And it's a vibe that even the smallest budgets can rock with!
Spicy Sidewalk A-Frames
With an increasing number of multi-family residential projects incorporating retail space, navigating sign standards can be a challenge as many developments are still figuring out their rules or even prohibiting permanent signage. Yet, everyone deserves love, and every business deserves a sign. Allow us to introduce you to the spicy steel A-frame sign, the cute sneaky-link solution your clients have been looking for. Strutting any color you fancy, adorned with custom vinyl designs, you can even add magnetic letters for a daily dose of freshness. Affordable, lightweight, and a total showstopper—what’s not to fall in love with?
Just like us, spaces and places deserve to be in a loving, sizzling romance—with signs, of course! They should dance together like the perfect couple, complementing each other while confidently strutting their stuff solo. We're talking surfaces and materials holding hands, textures and lighting embraced—floor to ceiling, no detail should be put in the corner.
Before you dive into your next project, make sure to snag a sign company that's not just a partner but the design soulmate you deserve. And dare we say it? Love, sweet love!
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