As businesses continue to welcome back employees, clients, and visitors, workplace makeovers are taking center stage.
It seems everyone wants to design sleek, inviting spaces—but they don’t want to break to do it. In the corporate environment, signage plays a vital role that goes well beyond noting company names and office locations. Signage systems, displays, and exhibits can be used to create enviable workplaces and an affordable office makeover that is laden with style and impact.
Here are five of our favorite office signage suggestions to help you get started with an affordable office makeover:
- First impressions begin with your lobby.
The lobby is the place where customers, employees, and potential investors all pass judgment on your company and brand. Clients may love the clever graphic design of your website but what happens if they feel underwhelmed and disappointed when they enter your office space? Blank walls and outdated furnishings are uninspiring at best. Have your logo emblazoned on the front door and placed prominently behind the reception desk. Going with an oversized dimensional logo can add dramatic impact and make it a focal point of the room. You might even use this opportunity to showcase images of your products and services through an interactive display. Keep in mind that your lobby and its signage should always communicate your unique corporate story in a spellbinding, memorable way.
- Don’t neglect wayfinding.
We can all relate to the frustration of trying to find the restroom or the exit amid a maze of unfamiliar corridors. Help to give everyone a seamless, stress-free experience when they visit your facility with well-planned navigational signage. Clustered, overcrowded signage placement is one common mistake that’s confusing and off-putting for visitors. Avoid this issue by grouping specific types of signs together in designated areas. And remember that wayfinding systems are meant to grow and evolve, and that means they need ongoing monitoring and management. Any signage that’s in poor condition should be replaced with properly placed, legible new signs, while anything obsolete or incorrect should be removed right away.
- Boost productivity and ambiance with enchanting wall graphics.
As more and more business leaders recognize the value of creating an atmosphere that’s aesthetically pleasing to visitors and employees alike, cost-effective murals are becoming a staple in modern office makeovers. Historical timelines, inspirational quotes, decorative art, and regional imagery are among the most popular mural designs but the options are endless. As employees walk the halls of your facility, these eye-catching graphics can even be used to remind them that they are valued and appreciated. They can also be used to create a professional atmosphere that promotes company pride and fosters a sense of community.
- Add light and color.
It’s important that people see the office as an exciting place to be, so get away from those mundane white walls, grey desks, and blah office chairs. Think of new ways to incorporate some color into the space, whether it’s on the walls, in the reception area, or on your desks. Ideally, you should evoke your brand’s color palette in some way. Light is also important, including natural light from any windows. Light helps employees feel motivated and productive, and it brings a welcoming vibe to visitors. If you’re looking for a clever way to incorporate both light and color into your workplace, consider some vibrant neon signs that display motivational quotes or other inspiring messaging.
- Give credit where it’s due.
Your employees and staff are the backbone of your organization. What better way to express appreciation for their efforts than by sharing their stories through a captivating recognition display? Your generous benefactors deserve some gratitude, too. An eye-catching, prominently placed recognition wall thanks current donors for their generosity and encourages prospective patrons to give to future campaigns.
Your fresh, new corporate environment should be a haven for productivity as well as comfort. Start by creating a space that encourages professionalism, nurtures collaboration, and inspires creativity.
The right office signage and display solutions will allow you to design a happy, healthy affordable office makeover for your workplace where everyone can thrive.
For more advice on renewing your office space with signage and displays, rely on the experts at Adler. For 85 years, we have proudly served the needs of businesses in virtually every industry and we would love to help you, too. Please contact us today to get started.
About Adler Display:
For over 85 years, Adler Display has been one of the best-kept secrets behind so many businesses looking their best. Designing and producing a wide variety of high-quality recognition displays, trade show displays, signage and exhibits, lobby and corporate interiors, and historical timelines, Adler’s expert team includes consultants, designers, project managers, and fabricators. Working from a 17,000-square-foot facility in Baltimore that includes a precision woodworking shop, Adler Display handles all printing, construction, and finishing on site. Learn how to achieve your imaging goals and make your business look amazing at: www.AdlerDisplay.com or call 855-552-3537.