Saturday, July 16, 2011

Cubicle signs - think before you order

If you are considering ordering new or replacement cubicle signs for your office here are some important things to know before you call your sign maker. Keep in mind that you may not have all the answers so select a capable and knowledgeable sign company that is willing to do more than just sell a set of signs. Design and planning directly effect the success of a good wayfinding signage purchase.

1. What is the total number of cubicle signs needed?
2. Will you be placing a sign on every cubicle?

3. Will you need cubicle signs at the intersection of rows of cubicles?
4. Will you need directional cubicle signs for wayfinding?
5. Are there multiple occupants in any cubicle stations?
6. How will the cubicle signs be mounted (double sided tape, pin back, Velcro, magnet, over the wall clip)?
7. What information will be on the signs (staff, department names, logo, etc.)
8. What is your color scheme? Do you want to match carpet and wall colors?
9. Do you want a company logo on the cubicle signs?
10. Do you want or are you required to provide braille?

If you need some assistance with the questions above or simply need to place an order for cubicle signs call Cubiclesigns.com at (800) 580-6668 and ask for me (John Curtis). I will help you find your way!

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Braille Exit Signs Are The Law

According to the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act Braille Exit Signs must be placed at each exit for any public building including schools hospitals, offices, churches and courthouses. Look around the next time you are in a public building.....are there exit signs with Braille?

If you are a facility manager or administrator of a public building have a look at the law or give Stanco Signage a call to learn more about this important guideline for life safety and handicap access. For example,  local government agencies determine the size and colors of braille exit signage that, by law, must be installed in facilities within their jurisdiction. Stanco signage can help you understand more about your local requirements within a few short conversations and calls.


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Signs are Tricky Business

Whether you are planning an entire wayfinding signage program for a hospital building or simply need a few exit signs for your business, knowing what you need, how to get it designed and installed are tricky and time consuming tasks for anyone with more to do than buy a sign!

My goal is to help customers through the entire process of planning a signage program, designing the right signs, writing the appropriate and accurate messages and finally...making sure each sign is installed properly...right down to eye level.

If you have a design question or need clarity about the law behind ADA signage or just have a need or Exit signage feel free to email me, the Sign Maven, and I will get right back in touch with you. In the mean time I will be covering a lot of signage topics on this blog so stay tuned.

John, Stanco Signage Vice President & Designer

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