There comes a time when all signage needs a face-lift. Whether for purely cosmetic reasons, or related to logistics or upgrades in technology, most things in life need a bit of an upgrade every now and then. And digital signage is no different.

In the fast paced world of digital signage, advances in technology happen at quite a pace. Recent trends include major improvements in the screen market  - with much sleeker screens now available that increasingly looking like they 'belong' in an environment. The Yap! team keep at the forefront of the curve, with our team always seeking industry 'firsts' or new products to take to our clients. When needed our team can 'deconstruct' existing digital signage to ensure the most modern, up to date technology is used.

We're noticing that the current trend is to align the overall look and feel of touchscreens. With well designed framing or housings digital signage can go beyond the typical 'rectangular' screen. Think multi-shaped - such as circle, square, curved - with framing made out of glass, brass and everything in between! Let's face it, a good-looking screen will definitely add to the general aesthetics of a location and a few examples of how this has been used dramatically are shown below:
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- projection mapping at St Louis Union
- curved digital signage at Piccadilly Lights in London
- brass finished framing and curved video wall at Yagan Square, Perth

Similarly there have been major improvements in the LEDs so that they are brighter and higher quality. Refitting modern, new-age LEDs is quite a common way that we are asked to deconstruct and upgrade digital signage.

Sometimes it's not the technology that dictates a digital signage upgrade. At the Perth Airport site on the key trunk road in and out of the airport, the ongoing redevelopment of the Airport precinct required the existing digital sign to be extended out to cater for transport network upgrades. When roads need to widen or traffic flows altered, that is a major project as in the APN sign that Yap!digital widened in recent times. The digital tiles were removed and reinstated as part of the project. ​

If you are seeking guidance on how to deconstruct your existing digital signage, need an upgrade or are new to the touchscreen, video wall and display digital signage market then give Yap!digital a call today. We'd love to talk! Contact +61 8 9274 5151 or email us on admin@yapdigital.com.au today

​The installation of the new APN Greenwood digital pylon on the Mitchell Freeway in December 2018 saw the culmination of over a year’s planning for this major WA project. Signs & Lines' digital division, Yap!digital, provided a turnkey solution for this project including the manufacture, traffic management, installation and commissioning of the digital component.

As the first of eight pylons planned by Main Roads along the Mitchell Freeway, this giant electronic billboard is positioned in the most optimal location for maximum exposure for car traffic heading into Perth city.

Main Roads generate outdoor advertising revenue from the dynamic digital creative, which is in turn is used to fund road projects and upgrades.

​Follow the link to read our Case Study on this iconic project.

Signs & Lines and the Yap!digital team were involved from the outset with design and methodology for the build and install of the landmark pylon just after Greenwood Station heading southbound. The 12.5 metre wide sign face is positioned over 5 metres above ground level on a 9 metre header pole for maximum visibility to vehicle traffic. In total, the signboard offers 40 square meters of outdoor advertising brand awareness!
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Manufacture of the steel structures involved structural and architectural drawings detailing how the Included in the specifications were details about surface treatment, camera support, fall arrest line inside vertical ladder access and aluminium ladder inside sign to access cabinets.

Careful planning of the installation of the pole and header sections was required to minimise disruption to the Mitchell Freeway traffic. Despite the scale of the sign, all elements were pre-made in house and took only 1 day to install. No lanes of the Freeway needed be closed, just the emergency lane had to be closed with bump trucks.

​Whether you need inspiration, design assistance or help managing a new wayfinding signage project, the team at Signs & Lines and Yap!digital can take your signage from drab to fab! Our service includes creating a strategy and integrated plan that will boost brand awareness and enhance your professional image.

Talk to the team at Signs & Lines today - + 61 8 9274 5151 or email admin@signsandlines.com.

With tens of thousands of people coming and going throughout hotels every year, what are the key ingredients to your patrons enjoying the hotel and the hotel engaging with them at the same time? One of the answers to this is wayfinding signage.

When guests are unfamiliar with the hotel space it’s essential that the signage provided is clear and helpful. Our recent works at the Ingot Hotel on Perth's busy airport/city corridor on the Great Eastern Highway, allowed us to demonstrate our expertise in this hospitality environment.​

For Ingot Hotel the signage suite included the following types of signage:

• Main building sign – the main logo ID for the hotel;
• Welcome pylon signage – in reception and parking areas;
• Illuminated bulkhead signage – illuminated over main entrance & restaurant;
• Internal – wall signage at reception, bars & restaurants and floor directories;
• Directional room & door numbers – identifying each room, amenities or guest area;
• Glazing decals – for glass areas with stencil cut out detail;
• Statutory signage – compliance for fire, doors & braille amenities;

 
This list can be extensively added to through digital signage which offers guests interactive, touchscreen or display information relating to events, special offers, what’s on in Perth, news, weather and a range of other useful information.

Read more about this project - CASE STUDY.

​The Final Wrap
If you need inspiration, design assistance or help managing your next hotel or hospitality project, the team at Signs & Lines and Yap!digital can take you on a journey. Our design and production teams will make sure you get the most of your signage, guiding you every step of the way.
 
Talk to the team today:
Signs & Lines - Mark Simmonds on +8 9274 5151 or email: admin@signsandlines.com

Fascia signage undoubtedly plays a huge part in the overall appeal of a destination. The need to create well-sized and well-positioned branding on buildings serves to both attract and direct customers, and our teams have been busy creating signage that does just that at Perth's most anticipated shopping centre.

Westfield Carousel's recent $350 million makeover included the addition of 27,000 square metres of retail space to make it the biggest place for destination shoppers. Heralded as a new 'golden age of retail', the Carousel makeover included new fascia signage across all the external walls to promote the Westfield brand and the major retailers within the shopping centre.

Numerous three dimensional external facade Westfield Logos, sized up to 2 metres high, were fabricated out of aluminium U-channel letters with acrylic faces. Translucent vinyl was applied to the face, sides and rear and then painted with 2 pac paint. Internal illumination was achieved with LEDs. The letters were installed onto horizontal mounting rails and wired up for power.

Fascia signage for Kmart, Coles, Myer, David Jones, Woolworths to name but a few was also manufactured and installed by our teams during the night to minimise impact to shoppers and other contractors during the day.

If your fascia or building signage needs an upgrade, drop us a line today with your ideas for your signage. Or give us a blank sheet of paper and our designers will craft you some eye-catching signage that will ensure your business is both seen and visited!  Contact admin@signsandlines.com or call Mark on +61 8 9274 5151 today. 

​We've featured our work in the Pilbara for Red Dog before - but let's just say, this time we're going to approach from a slightly different angle. The install story and heat!

There are many adjectives that Warren, our super-installer, used to describe his install trip up to Dampier. One stands out – HOT! Heat management was a critical factor during the installation. Despite being programmed originally to fall in the cooler months, the project was delayed for reasons beyond our control (plus a rather major cylone warning).  As a result of this install our Safety Reps meeting last month covered heat management strategies which was then taken to May's Toolbox meeting for discussion. Needless to say there will be a few new initiatives being introduced eg. urine charts, thermometer and frozen electrolyte drinks next summer. Hydration is the key.

The Installation - Warren's Story
To follow is Warren's version of events which you may want to take the time to enjoy over a cup of tea (or frozen electrolyte drink!) - a steamy recount no less!:-

"As an installer you have to expect some pretty tough days; we go into some testing areas and its heavy going sometimes, being able to overcome and adapt is a trait of quality tradies and its part of why I love doing it so much...(Im pretty good at it too!). This install however tested every trick, tool and thought I had, and at times I doubted whether I could complete it. But from the comfort of my own house back in Perth, in a shady, cool spot, I am proud to say I did.

In conjunction with the non-stop flights starting from Perth to London this Saturday, our team have been installing new, rebranded Qantas signage in the T4 Qantas Terminal at Perth Airport.

​What's new with the logo you make ask? Well the main font or logotype has been significantly changed to be longer and more streamlined. The kangaroo icon has been given a new shape and shading to add dimension.


​Some argue that this is now more of an abstract kangaroo - if you look at it and didnt know it was a 'roo, would you guess the animal?

Qantas is such an iconic logo that my personal feel is that people will look at the new logo but not really notice any differences. It is what it is... a recognisable and dependable Australian classic.

Satterley's JV with Tamala Park Regional Council saw our workshops take on very bright and vibrant hues this month as the signage for the Catalina Estate took shape. Strategically placed either side of Marmion Avenue in Perth's northern suburbs, the Estate is ideally placed to benefit from some wizz-bang signage.

Process blue, tomato red and neon green adorned the 3 large monolith and 4 hoarding signs - and they're definitely not going to be missed by residents and prospective buyers! 

Our team are seen below in the final preparation and assembly stages, pulling the signs into shape after their journey through our fabrication, paint and router departments. Well done to all, including the installation team of Jack, Phil, Wazza and Joel for pulling off a successful during January and February.

We featured the Red Dog story on the blog a few weeks ago and the rest of this interpretive project is progressing along nicely through our metal fabrication and paint shops. The red paint work is definitely striking and works perfectly with the red dog analogy (well that's a bit of a long shot, but worth a try!!).

Our paint work is second to none and as demonstrated here to good effect, the finish quality is down to the dedicated trade skills of our painter Jason (seen mixing up a new brew of red!).

Here are a few 'happy snaps' of the works in progress as they move through the workshops. 

After weeks of painstaking planning and development these two digital signs are now into Phase 2 of their life journey, having left our workshops today bound for the City.

Watch this space for more exciting news of these digital signs, with plenty more brass wayfinding signage in development as we speak. 

With a new year approaching it's always a good time to freshen things up and make plans for the new year. Is signage on your 2018 marketing hit list? If not, take a look at a few examples below to whet the appetite.

It's worth remembering that signage is the first thing your customer's or clients see as they approach your business, creating that vital first impression.

Need some inspiration of how good your building signage could look - check out our case study attached below or call us on 08 9274 5151 e: mark@signsandlines.com for more ideas.