Your reception sign has a fairly simple job: tell people where they are and who you are. But because it is often one of the first things visitors see, it can also have a much bigger effect on the overall appearance of your office.
So what actually makes a good reception sign?
It needs to be easy to see. The first thing to consider is visibility. A sign can look fantastic on a computer screen but not work particularly well once it is installed. The size of the wall, distance from the entrance and surrounding lighting all make a difference. Your company name or logo should be easy to recognise without visitors having to search for it.
It should look like your company
A reception sign shouldn’t feel disconnected from the rest of your branding. Your logo, colours, fonts and general style should all be considered when designing the sign. This is one of the biggest advantages of having a sign made specifically for your business.
Bespoke Office Signs creates fully bespoke office signage, allowing designs to be produced around individual branding and requirements.
Choose the right material
There are plenty of materials to choose from.Acrylic signs can create a modern and clean finish, while metal can provide a more premium appearance. Raised 3D lettering can add depth to a logo, making it more noticeable against the wall.
The surrounding interior should also influence the choice. A sign that works beautifully in a minimalist office may look completely different in a traditional building.
Would an illuminated sign work?
For some offices, yes. Illuminated reception signs can make a logo more prominent and create a feature out of an otherwise plain wall. There are several approaches, including face illumination and halo lighting. Halo illumination is particularly useful if you want a softer glow around raised lettering.
Bespoke Office Signs offers LED signage, face-illuminated, back-illuminated and halo signage options. Don’t make it too big. Bigger isn’t always better. The sign needs to be proportionate to the wall and surrounding furniture.
A huge logo squeezed into a small reception area can dominate the room, while a tiny logo on a large feature wall can disappear. A good design takes the actual space into account before anything is manufactured. Think about what visitors see first. Look at the reception from the entrance. Where does your eye naturally go? Is the logo visible from the doorway? Is there enough contrast between the sign and the wall? Are lights, furniture or reception desks blocking part of it?
These simple questions can prevent problems later. A reception sign should last
Finally, think about longevity.
A reception sign isn’t something most businesses want to replace every year. Choosing a durable material and a design that won’t quickly look dated makes sense if the sign is intended to remain in place for several years. Bespoke Office Signs provides custom-made office signage with an end-to-end process covering design, manufacturing and installation. The best reception signs aren’t necessarily flashy. They are well proportioned, easy to recognise and designed to feel like they genuinely belong in the space.