Required ADA signage does not need to become a ‘design-disruptive’ element in your space. ADA signage and wayfaring signage for the built environment can add beauty as well as function. ADA signage can become a design element in your space, accommodating the ADA specs while incorporating your logo, your photo, your brand colors, and your interior design scheme. The most important feature of ADA signage is its readability! Text and Braille signs will have specific tactile requirements. ADA signage imposing a limited set of uniformity in order to maintain the functionality of these signs. Until recently, over-the-counter, mass produced signs were available at the builder’s supply stores and the like. Naturally, the selection of colors and appearance was limited. Basically,  as long as the typeface, character spacing, kerning, line spacing, and depth of letter and Braille conform to the ADA guidelines; there still remains ample opportunity to impose your design upon it. ADA signs are not only customizable to your PMS colors, but the total shape and background of the sign are within your design control. You can even take on dimensional look with layers. This solution still adheres to regulations, but now adds an element of beauty!

Imagine all this design opportunity while still adhering to the ADA regulations!

• ADA Signs can incorporate a photographic image or painting in its  background design.
• ADA Signs can be unique shapes either by breaking the edges of a standard rectangle, or not following a rectangular shape at all.
• ADA Signs can be layered, and appear more dimensional and sophisticated.

Digital technology today enables an expanding design palette for custom ADA signage:

With digital technology you can now consider combining UV direct printing and add the tactile elements to the same substrate. UV direct-to-substrate printing enables you to print on a variety of substrates. With this all kinds of subtleties can be added to your designer’s palette with substrate options (such as frosted plex, sintra board, wood), and  then the engraver’s machine will later add the raised letters and braille. This combination can produce fabulous results!

The sign shape can break conventions and need not be the standardized rectangle. It can even be circular! The edges of the sign itself can be finished out with beveled edges; keeping it smooth, clean, and professional! CNC routers can accomplish machined edges to non-conventional shapes.

Layered signs can be accomplished with special finishing services to cutout and mount together, with the top surface providing the lettering and Braille. Those looking for a dimensional depth to their signage may seek this out. With the added layers and finishing needs, there will be extra costs involved with this solution.

This is how to achieve an upscale look to your investment. Your professional building should display beautiful design elements enhancing your space, not just fulfilling basic requirements. Customized branding to your space is easy to accomplish with the right print service provider or sign maker, depending upon the tools in their kit. Seek out a graphics and signs maker who provides direct-to-substrate printing, has a CNC router, an ADA engraver and more. Likely your biggest challenge will be to find a provider for fully customizable ADA signage.

If one-size-fits all is NOT your solution, then give us a call 1800-829.452. If you are presently seeking a fully customized signage solution for your next build out, then take a moment to fill out a form. A representative would be happy to work with your design, photographs, or images; specified PMS colors, and most importantly, your vision for your space!