“A smile costs nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.” – Dale Carnegie.

We're not all happy all the time, granted, but research tells us that smiling at work will make a difference to your, and other people's day. Here are 10 good reasons to smile at work:-

1. Increases happiness and enjoyment at work.
2. You never know who’s watching!
3. Smiling is contagious. When you smile in most of the cases people smile back:)
4. You become more positive. 
5. It makes you more attractive.
6. Smiling makes you memorable. A study has shown that people who smile are 3 times more likely to be remembered.
7. Smiling relieves stress. Endorphins are released in your body, even when you force it.
8. People who smile are perceived as more successful and confident. Smiling will help you get promoted.
9. There is a proven correlation between smiling and an increase of productivity in teams.
10. Smiling changes your whole body language!

Rod [pictured below] seems to have got 1-10 nailed. Well done - love the energy & enthusiasm your smile brings!
​To join our happy team contact Josie on +61 8 9274 5151 or email admin@signsandlines.com.

To join our happy team contact Josie on +61 8 9274 5151 or email admin@signsandlines.com.

So let's explore why are Touchscreens the new trend In Marketing?
Ease
Touchscreen devices bring a certain ease to marketing that just doesn’t exist elsewhere. Touchscreen technology allows for a simple touch and swipe and the job is done. It is as easy as that. They make it easier to do business... and are engaging. Our lives now revolve around touching devices so these are just an extension of our hand held devices.
Speed
When it comes to marketing a product or service, it is important to always remember that every second counts. Every moment that is spent delaying is giving the client an opportunity to change his or her mind. In a recent survey conducted by Tech Sling, it showed that a touch screen has the ability to speed up business tasks by as much as 20%. If you are an entrepreneur, this is gold. Scrolling on a touchscreen is quick and easy.
Sophistication
Touchscreens are sophisticated and create a great first impression in business. They are technology focused which conveys to your customers that you embrace change and are ahead of the pack. Subliminally, the client already feels like they are in the right place, talking to the right people.

​To find out more about touchscreens, contact the team at Yap!digital today on +61 8 9274 5151 or email admin@yapdigital.com.au.

High quality signage must have an outstanding paint finish to really pack a punch. The spray booth is an integral part of our process, where we create signage from initial concept, right through to installation. 

Whilst the spray booth image below may look a bit raw, this is how the process takes shape in our workshops. The finished result will of course by a stunning sign with a gloss paint finish. Watch out for future blogs when we’ll show you how this one turns out once installed!
 
Spraypainting is a custom service – meaning we match precisely to your brand colours for a seamless result using 2 pac paint. Whilst many sign firms will outsource their spraypainting and fabrication work to external workshops, Signs & Lines have a large spray booth with drying oven to achieve flawless results. 

JCDecaux recently upgraded some of their existing digital and static sign assets with the addition of some new digital screens, totems and a digital lightbox at Perth Airport's Terminal 3 and Terminal 4.  
 
Our challenge was to achieve an extremely tight completion schedule with night works so as to not interrupt normal flight operations in the airside environment. All in all the Yap!digital team managed the design, manufacture and installation of 12 major new digital assets - for the full story refer to our Case Study below.

OSHE Turnkey Service – From Start to Finish
 
Our turnkey service ensured that all the critical elements of the project were handled by one team, to the highest professional standards.  Achieving the programme deadlines required a huge effort and did not go un-noticed. The Retail Business Development Manager of Perth Airport had this message for our team:
 
‘Thank you for the role you played in getting T4 done! Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives is a Perth Airport competency pillar, which this is a great example of.’
The project methodology included:

• Permits & SWMS.
• Preparation of OH&S documentation including site inductions.
• Engineering review.
• Removal and Installation methodologies.
• Traffic Plan.
• Bracket and fixing manufacturing.

Signs & Lines have been working with City of Stirling since 2011. The City has 1,780 hectares of open space for reserves, parks, natural conservation areas and special purpose lands, including over 600 hectares of natural bushland, 26 wetland sites and 6.5 kilometres of coastal dunes and beaches. All these areas require effective signage and this is where we come in...
 
The City's sign strategy for its Parks and Reserves follows a hierarchy of signs of monolith and directional format in varying size, construction and styling. Read our Case Study below that outlines our signage projects. 

The design rationale caters for single or double sided plinths or monoliths, with high quality 2 pac painted header section, and a deliberately rusted lower section known as corten. The reverse side of the sign is either painted, or finished in just corten to provide a more rustic, natural effect that blends into the environment and is a low maintenance finish. Corten steel is blessed with atmospheric corrosion resistance which enables it to be used in a paint-less form for many structural/architectural ways.

Whether you need inspiration, design assistance or strategy consultation, the team at Signs & Lines can take your next signage project into the next level. This Case Study explores some recent work in Mandurah for a new Bowra & O’Dea funeral location and our team were proud to be part of this facility’s outstanding development.  

The design brief included stained glass windows to allow colourful light to shine through into the funeral chapel spaces. To achieve this our scope of work included an illuminated lightbox, window graphics at high level, reception signage and glass door graphics.

Read our Case Study for all the details on this impressive signage project. For more about Bowra & O'Dea click here.

Whether you need inspiration, design assistance or audit/strategy consultation, the team at Signs & Lines can take your next signage project into the next level. 

Signs & Lines were commissioned to undertake signage audits across Water Corporation’s 10 dams in the Perth metro and West Pilbara areas of WA. As principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services  to hundreds of thousands of WA homes, businesses and farms, to say Water Corporation is relied heavily on is an understatement.

SIGNAGE AUDIT SPECIFICS
Our team undertook a comprehensive audit of signage across all Watercorp's dams to ensure the signage was up to scratch - important to ensure the water supply and usage is not compromised. Read our Case Study below to find out how we audited over 1100 signs and prepared an output that provided real value to Water Corporation.

Talk to one of our Signs & Lines team today about how audits can benefit your business. Our service always includes our tried and tested formula for creating an integrated signage plan that will boost brand awareness and enhance your professional image. ​Our professionalism makes us number 1 in WA.

​Contact +61 8 9274 5151 or email admin@signsandlines.com. ​
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Hiring Digital Signage - The Offer*

Thinking of hiring a digital interactive kiosk? Then today is the day to benefit from our 3 month special hire offer. But the offer only runs between 1/4/19-30/6/19 so be quick!

For all hires across Australia* during this timeframe, hire 2 of our digital signage options and get the third free for the hire period. Valid hire periods - 1 week minimum - qualify for this generous offer with potential for thousands of dollars saved.

3 Simple Steps to Take Advantage of our Offer*

Step 1: Select the 3 products you wish to hire from the range shown below
Step 2: Confirm your dates, content and delivery requirements
Step 3: Contact us for a quote - admin@yapdigital.com.au or call 08 9274 5151

From an approved quote the Yap!hire team can take care of the rest with our turnkey solution that means you can rely on us to sort out the technology, the content and the logistics.

What Important Things Do I need to Know?

Success of your digital signage will be mainly dependent on the Content you display or have for users to interact with. Once you've decided what the purpose of your digital signage is, we can help you develop some Content that maximises the potential of your device.  It may be as simple as a Powerpoint presentation driven off a USB, or a truly interactive touchscreen experience that engages the user through a sensory experience using videos, pop-ups, games, menu selections, on-line ordering, dynamic maps or so much more. 

Our team of Yap!digital graphic designers will take your brief and create the magic. 

Delivery
Based on your delivery requirements, Yap!hire will dispatch and set up the digital screens for you in our branded 'flight cases' for protection. It's easy and hassle-free!  At the end of the hire period our team will come and take the digital signage back to our base. Delivery fees are based on mileage to the destination*.

If you are still unsure about the benefits of hire, read our Case Study here which outlines some recent examples of hire uses.

Digital map tables can really enhance your space - and engage your customer!

These two 65"interactive tables were developed and installed back in 2013 and proved a great asset to the sales team at The Brook at Byford. They are fully interactive to touch and user friendly.

Now is the time to consider digital signage and the Yap!digital team are Perth's No 1 for digital signage, display suites, video walls, digital billboards or interactive touchscreen kiosks. We hire 55" kiosks and tables for functions, events or longer term rental.

​Make the Most of Your Assets
Our team of professionals are just a phone call away. Our Yap!total promise is to take complete control of the digital signage project from start to finish.  We take your big idea, and nurture it through a glorious metamorphosis to wonderful result. 
  
Some call it turnkey, others call it end-to-end, but the principle is the same – whether it be shopping centre touchscreen kiosks, sales office digital displays or outdoor LED advertising billboards, we take care of the whole signage solution. Based around budget and functionality requirements, we recommend hardware, software and physical housings with wow factor in mind!

We speak the language so leave the hard work to us!
 
For more information give us a call on + 61 9 9274 5151 or email admin@yapdigital.com.au today.

10 GREAT REASONS TO HIRE DIGITAL SIGNAGE IN PERTH
When a business or organisation needs to promote their brand and/or services, look no further than a smart digital signage hire option. More than ever, businesses are turning to hiring digital signage hardware, rather than buying them outright. This can be a useful ‘toe dip’ into the new world of digital signage before making a major investment, and is a great way to learn the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of this new technology.

What Type of Digital Signage is right for my Business? 
There are a few options to consider that are easy, have great versatile technology and are easy to integrate into a function, event, conference or product launch.

• interactive touchscreen kiosk;
• wall mounted display screen - non-touch;
• trolley mounted display screen - non-touch 
• self standing table - small 
• large interactive table

See the full range below.

​But Why would you Hire Digital Signage?
Need more convincing? We’ve compiled 10 great reasons to hire rather than buy:-

1. Save Money & Space: Hiring means you get the latest equipment without having to buy or store it. Better still, you can get the job done safely and correctly, with the right tool. You could even think of it as … try before you buy!
2. All the latest Technology:  Avoid the pitfalls of old, worn-out equipment — you’ll get the newest equipment from the best brands in the business. And we clean, service and test everything, so it’s in good working order … all the time.
3. Be Worry Free: We’ll choose the right tool for the right job, you can be sure of it. No need for you to guess — we’re trained specialists who make it our job to solve your problems.
4. Delivery is a Breeze:  Want a kiosk or touchscreen now? We’ve got it. It’s available right now. And we’ll deliver it to you, exactly when you need it. You can expect exceptional service all day, every day — 7 days a week, 363 days a year.
5. Simple Cost Control:  We take care of license fees, depreciation or capital tied up when you hire — your cost control is simplified. And your business hires are tax deductible, putting cash back in your pocket.
6. No waiting around: Customers are everything to us, so expect responsive service. You’ll be walked through how to use the touchscreen, shown its safe usage and content management. That means we can be in-and-out as quick as you want … but without scrimping on service!
7. We’ll choose the right digital device for the right job. No need for you to guess — we’re trained specialists who make it our job to solve your problems
8. Always on call, 24/7:  Simply shoot us an email and we’ll call you the same business day. In the unlikely event that something goes wrong or breaks down … you can call us anytime, any day. We’ll keep our promise of making your job easy – no matter what!
9. Save the Environment: Hiring instead of buying means there’s less equipment being produced … making it one of the best ways to reuse and recycle. It feels good when you’re doing your bit for the earth.
10. Our & Your Reputation: We have an excellent reputation for delivering on our promises so we can ensure that your brand, marketing, event or show is in safe hands.  Your reputation is also enhanced as clients perceive your company as very forward thinking, especially as they are investing in new digital signage technology – customers like being associated with a forward thinking company.

Contact us today for more information on our touchscreens and display/interactive digital signage range. Pick up the phone +61 8 9274 5151 or email admin@yapdigital.com.au