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Vinyl Window Graphics and Shop Sign Sheffield for Poppies Bakehouse

Ecclesall Road is a great mix of eclectic boutiques, independent shops and cafes, restaurants and eateries, so the new bakery will be the perfect addition to this popular street. Poppies Bakery is the newest addition to the busy Banner Cross area of Ecclesall Road in Sheffield, offering a range of savoury dishes and freshly baked cakes and tarts.

Sheffield born Natalie Hall, aged 24, received support for the venture by Leeds Beckett University, which awarded her the Vice Chancellor’s Enterprise Scholarship worth £3,000. The bakery is a take away and a sit-in eatery with a vintage feel and a modern twist.

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Owner Natalie told the Sheffield Star “I could not be more thrilled to be opening my very own bakehouse in Sheffield, my home city. It has been a long-standing dream of mine to open a food-based business and thanks to this University scholarship and support it has assisted me in the process of making this happen.”

Leeds Beckett University Vice Chancellor, Professor Price commented: “Our 2014 student and graduate scholarship finalists were of an extremely high standard and Natalie’s determination and commitment to achieving her goals, coupled with her innovative and exciting business plan, made her an exceptional and worthy recipient. This scholarship will be a real lifeline to help establish Poppies Bakehouse and I wish Natalie every success with her business.

Vintage Inspired Branding and Shop Sign

As professional shop sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio were asked to provide a shop sign for Poppies Bakery to reflect the image that Natalie was trying to project of an informal, vintage inspired eatery. They used an aluminium backboard with a wood print effect to achieve the look of wood, giving it a natural, rustic look. They then mounted aluminium standoff letters in pink italic letters using studs onto the backboard, adding a funky, feminine twist.

Shop Front Vinyl Window Graphics

In addition to the shop sign Sheffield, Image Sign Studio also provided vinyl window graphics for the front window of Poppies Bakery, featuring butterflies and a picket fence effect to give a quaint, outdoorsy feel to the window. The colour co-ordinated bunting and shabby chic tables and chairs that can be seen from outside finish the look perfectly, and it looks fantastic!

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Devonshire Street Independent Shop Signs Sheffield will be Destroyed

As professional makers of shop signage Sheffield, Image Sign Studio thinks it’s a great shame that this vibrant and eclectic area of the city will be replaced with flats and other shops. The director of Coda Planning has assured Sheffield residents that the building’s design will respect the street’s character and allow occupancy to continue.

Image Sign Studio recently reported on the plans to demolish a number of shops on Devonshire Street in Sheffield, a popular area of the city centre with an eclectic mix of independent retail shops and quirky boutiques. As experts in the design and manufacture of shop signs Sheffield, they have been keeping a close eye on the developments of this story, and are sad to announce that the Sheffield Star have reported that despite nearly 20,000 objections, the shops will be knocked down.

Loss of Specific Businesses

A report to the planning committee says “Though occupiers of the existing retail units perfectly reflect the city’s aspirations for the Devonshire Quarter and undeniably have a part to play in creating an attractive, viable and varied city centre, the planning system does not exist to protect the private interests of one person against the activities of another. Provided a retail frontage is retained, the loss of the specific businesses is not a planning matter.”

Failed Petition for Planning Application

Coda Planning, agent for the developers Primesite Ltd insist that the development would ‘rejuvenate’ a block falling into ‘disrepair’ and improve the area. According to Sheffield Council, the online petition was the largest ever connected to a planning application since the Council began keeping logs, and raised a huge 18,337 signatures. Unfortunately, planners say that according to the law, only views based on ‘material planning considerations’ can be given weight, meaning that the buildings will be destroyed and replaced regardless of the signatures received in opposition.

Public Outcry

According to the newspaper, the specialist shops on Devonshire Street will be replaced with flats and other shops, which has caused massive public outcry in opposition to the plans. Objectors to the demolition say that the impact on the area means that the street will become ‘like every single high street in the country’ and that it would be ‘utter madness to demolish one of the truly individual parts of Sheffield.’

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Retail Shop Signs in Spital Hill, Sheffield Revamped with Local Growth Fund

Image Sign Studio has recently been involved in the regeneration of 47 independent shops signs Sheffield in Darnall, a suburb in the east of the city. As it was a £300,000 refurbishment project they really had their work cut out for them, as many of the shop fronts were in a poor state of repair, which was having a knock on effect on the area as a whole.

Improvement of Shop Signs and Frontages

The scheme aims to smarten up the frontages of the businesses to improve the overall look of the area. The idea is for the scheme to start the improvements off with the shop signs and frontages, and then encourage the local residents and businesses to get involved and invest in the community themselves.

Local Growth Fund for Shop Signs Sheffield

Spital Hill is the next area of Sheffield to receive money from the Local Growth Fund to help to smarten up the area. There are several shops, restaurants and takeaways in the area that have run down shop signs Sheffield. Sheffield council’s spokesman for neighbourhoods Councillor Harry Harpham said “Spital Hill could be a thriving and successful district shopping centre. It has a strong community, a good range of shops and community facilities, and access to transport links – but it needs a helping hand to reach its full potential.”

Shop Signs Regeneration Project in Spital Hill

Image Sign Studio are delighted to be involved in the regeneration project in Spital Hill where they will be manufacturing and installing over 70 shop signs over the course of the next six months. They’ll be talking to businesses individually to find out what they want from their new shop sign Sheffield, and then making and installing signs for a variety of different businesses in the area. From illuminated shop signs to projecting outdoor business signs, their aim is to get the area looking smart and welcoming for what will hopefully be a new wave of shoppers coming into the area.

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Rebuilding Sheffield’s Reputation as the UK’s Outdoor Capital with Shop Sign Makers Sheffield

According to local newspaper The Sheffield Star, Sheffield Council is working on a plan to turn the old ski village site into a leisure hub. At 150 hectares in total, the land includes Parkwood Springs from Rutland Road in the south to Herries Road in the north. The scheme is set to build on existing facilities at the site, including a 2km mountain bike track that was originally developed by Steve Peat, the World Mountain Bike champion.

The Largest Artificial Ski Resort in Europe

The former ski village was once the largest artificial ski resort in Europe and attracted over 180,000 visitors a year to its slopes. Sheffield Ski Village then suffered due to significant competition from other slopes that offered real snow in Castleford and Milton Keynes. There had been several attempts to attract new visitors by updating the facilities, but developments planned were put on hold due to lack of funds, until a massive fire in 2012 left it in ruins.

As professional shop sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio were interested to see what the fate of the former ski village would be after a deliberate fire reduced the site to ashes in April 2012. They are pleased to hear that new plans are being drawn up to transform the ski village and surrounding area into a major leisure attraction.

Major Sheffield Attraction

The area has suffered greatly since the fire, and is now a prime target for more acts of arson, as well as fly tipping and vandalism. A Sheffield Council spokesman said: “The plan is still very much in the embryonic stages and we will be putting it out to consultation but we want to use the area as a site for leisure. We have a number of suggestions on the table but we are very much open to ideas. It has the potential to be a major attraction that adds to Sheffield’s unique image – offering both city life and outdoor recreation.”

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According to recent news, the new facility could also include shops, restaurants and other food and drink outlets. Here at Image Sign Studio, we think that the site of the old ski village definitely needs a revamp. It’s a real shame that it has been left in a state of disrepair for such a long time and it would be great for the city to take on the opportunity for plenty of new facilities, shops and restaurants. As manufacturers and installers of shop signs Sheffield, they think it would bring visitors flocking to the city, which would be great for everyone!

 

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£500m Retail Development Set to Transform Sheffield City Centre

Residents of Sheffield will know that th£500m Retail Development Set to Transform Sheffield City Centree city centre has suffered in the period since the recession, with shops closing down and significantly less people visiting it, therefore new plans are encouraging for the future of the area.

Plans from Sheffield City Council

The latest news from the Sheffield Star reports that a group of Sheffield business people have announced £500 million plans to develop a new city centre retail quarter. Sheffield Retail Development Group says that they have the expertise, financial backing and the passion to ‘transform’ the city centre with a 650,000sq ft development on a five-acre site by the end of 2018. This ambitious date is a year ahead of Sheffield City Council’s plans, and is set to include a range of shops, offices, cinema, restaurant and bars.

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Sheffield shop sign makers Image Sign Studio we were understandably delighted by the news of a new shopping centre in the heart of the city. Whether the city centre is rejuvenated by the private sector, or with help from the council, they areexcited about the plans. We have a passion for helping businesses succeed starting with great signage, and are experts in the manufacture and design of shop signs Sheffield.

Transforming the City Centre

Spokesman John Crowther, who is an ex-chief executive of Vickers Defence Systems, chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association and non-executive director of Sheffield City Trust, said: “This is a world class team of Sheffield people who care about Sheffield and can deliver a scheme that will transform the city centre.”

“We have identified half-a-billion pounds of funding. We want Sheffield people to know there’s a local bid that’s oven-ready to go.” Mr Crowther has also commented that as the plans are a market-led solution, the council will not have to take the risk of diverting money away from other areas, especially at a time of spending cuts.

The future of Sheffield’s city centre has looked uncertain in recent years as new ideas are thrown around and existing plans are scrapped. In a previous post on the Sheffield shop signs blog, Image Sign Studio discussed how plans for the Sevenstone shopping centre were frozen last year, only to find out that Sheffield Council are fighting to buy the designated area back from the previous developers in order to restart plans, possibly as early as next year.

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Devonshire Street Sheffield Petition Gains 18,000 Signatures

Devonshire Street is a popular area of the city centre with an eclectic mix of independent retail shops and quirky boutiques selling everything from vintage jewellery and clothes to second hand books and records. But developers have recently submitted a planning application to Sheffield Council to demolish the string of independent retail shops on Devonshire Street and replace them with flats, restaurants and cafes. The application seeks to replace 162 to 170 Devonshire Street, which would result in the closure of the Natural Bed Company, Rare and Racy, the Rag Parade Vintage Store and Syd and Mallory.

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As professional shop sign makers in Sheffield, we like to keep our eye on what is going on in the various retail areas of the city. The recent news about the possible demolition of a number of shops on Devonshire Street comes as a blow to this vibrant independent retail quarter of Sheffield, and there are many that oppose the plans.

Independent Vintage Shops and Emporiums

The petition against the demolition has now been handed in to city planners, which has over 18,000 signatures. Sheffield poet Jonathan Butcher, who stocks his books at the independent book store Rare and Racy, set up the petition. He said: “Those signatures on that petition just show how much people value this area of Sheffield. Students choose to come to Sheffield for the underground music scene and the independent vintage shops and emporiums. People are going to forget what Sheffield is all about it if developers keep building complexes. It’s becoming more and more corporate.”

Development Plans Could Weaken the City Centre

Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield visited the shop owners to discuss the plans from Sheffield business Primesite Ltd. He said: “I’ve had a lot of constituents get in touch with me and they are really concerned. I share that concern, because I think shops like this on Devonshire Street really make the character of the city centre, it’s not just about the big chains. We want small, independents that give life to the city. I’m really worried that, not only the development but the change in the uses for these units so restaurants and bars can move in will fundamentally weaken the city centre.”

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Professional Shop Sign Makers in Sheffield Advise on Preparing your Retail Shop for Christmas

Now that Christmas shopping is in full swing, retail shops need to act now to maximise their profits over the festive season. As specialists in shop signs Sheffield, Image Sign Studio has put together a few steps that you can take to ensure that you make the most of this profitable season!

Displays that Please the Eye

Getting creative with displays can help your shop to thrive at Christmas time. Make your goods look as attractive as possible to your customers; think red and gold, fairy lights and snowflakes to create a winter wonderland effect. Make sure that your most popular items are prominent, and always place smaller items that are suitable for stocking fillers near the till. This will encourage people to make impulse buys and last minute purchases before they pay.

Marketing Activity

Ensuring that your marketing activity is sufficient over the festive season is a real must. From planning scheduled Tweets, to Facebook posts and competitions, social media is a fantastic way to get in front of potential customers, interact with them, and drive sales. Why not send out a Christmas newsletter letting your customer base know what you’ve got to offer this Christmas, or an incentive to visit your shop such as a voucher or free gift with any purchase?

Festive Sale Period

Christmas is a great time to promote a sale. It’s an expensive time of year for many, so everyone is on the look-out for a bargain. Not only can a good sale help to increase revenue and profit, you’ll also attract customers that may return to your premises in the New Year.

Makeover Your Retail Shop

Competition for footfall on the high streets is at its most fierce over Christmas. Your aim to make sure your premises stands out from your competitors, looks visually appealing, welcoming, and encourages customers to enter. You could consider a beautiful window display, custom made window graphics or even a brand new shop sign.

Hire Extra Holiday Staff

During this exceptionally busy time, you may want to think about whether you’ll need an extra pair of hands. Employees will often want to take some time off over the festive season, so ensuring that you’re covered for this is a must. It may be worth approaching a local temping agent to find short term staff, as although you can’t predict the rush, you’re sure to be busier over this time.

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Shop Sign Makers Sheffield Help to Revamp Darnall Shopping Centre

Image Sign Studio were delighted to be involved in the £300,000 refurbishment project, which saw the shops on Main Road and Staniforth Road in Darnall, Sheffield, receiving impressive makeovers, including new retail shop signs. As shop sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio know the dramatic effect a new shop sign can have on the exterior of a retail premises, and were more than happy to be involved in the Darnall revamp.

Darnall Shops Undergo £300,000 Refurbishment Project

The fantastic project has helped to revamp the rundown shop fronts of 47 independent shops in Darnall, a suburb in the East of the city of Sheffield which has been looking rundown for a number of years. The project started at the end of March this year, in an attempt to smarten up the area, boost the amount of shoppers using the stores there, and attract investment.

Sheffield Council cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods Councellor Harry Harpham spoke to the Sheffield Star newspaper before the start of the project in March: “Regenerating shopping centres can put the heart back into a district and make it a place where people want to live and businesses want to invest.”

“Darnall has all the ingredients to be a thriving and successful district shopping centre – a strong community, good range of shops and community facilities, and access to transport links. But the quality of the shopping is poor in relation to a centre that serves such a wide residential area and many shops are in a poor state of repair. This will help the area become more attractive to shoppers and boost the centre’s potential.”

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As well as the renovation of shop fronts with new shop signs, the wider regeneration framework for the centre of Darnall includes general improvements to the street scene to make the area cleaner and safer. In addition, training and support will be given to traders, and housing development will be enabled on nearby vacant sites.

Regeneration initiatives are set to continue all over the city of Sheffield, including projects in Banner Cross, Hillsborough, Sheffield Antiques Quarter, Spittle Hill and Stocksbridge. As professional makers of retail shop signs Sheffield, Image Sign Studio have already been asked to design, manufacture and produce the retail shop signs for the Spittle Hill regeneration project, which of course they are delighted to be involved in!

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3D Stainless Steel Letters for Retail Shop Signs in Sheffield and Beyond

Image Sign Studio originally carried out the manufacture and installation of the Help for Heroes shop sign in the shopping centre Meadowhall last year, and they are now manufacturing and installing signs for the shops all over the UK including Birmingham, Peterborough, Essex, Wimbledon and Bromley. It’s such a great cause, and Image Sign Studio were over the moon to be contributing to their retail expansion across the UK, supporting them in helping to raise funds for the tri-service military charity.

3D Backlit Letters for Retail Shop Sign

As professional sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio is lucky enough to be manufacturing and installing a number of illuminated retail shop signs for the charity Help for Heroes. To manufacture the Help for Heroes signs, a box was made out of folded aluminium composite called Dibond, and stainless steel hollow 3D letters were produced to create the words ‘Help for Heroes’. These letters were then backlit by fitting them with white LED lights to create a halo effect and attached to the Dibond backboard using studs.

Advantages of Dibond Aluminium Composite

Although Dibond is extremely lightweight, it is also very rigid and achieves a perfect flatness. Just what you need for a shop sign! The aluminium alloy is corrosion resistant, making it an excellent choice for shop signs that are likely to be exposed to the elements. Dibond is also great for printing on too, lending itself especially to digital printing, which is a popular choice for many shop signs Sheffield.

To manufacture the shop signs for this charity, Image Sign Studio used Dibond, which is an aluminium composite material consisting of a polyethylene core and aluminium cover sheet. Dibond is a lightweight yet rigid material, and there are many advantages to using it in sign making.

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Illuminated shop signs can have a dramatic overall effect on the look of any retail shop. Modern LED lights are cheap to run, low maintenance and long lasting, making them perfect for use on shop signage and business signage. For more information about having an illuminated shop sign designed, manufactured and installed for your business, contact Image Sign Studio on 0114 261 7617 to speak to a member of their team.

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Use a New Sheffield Shop Sign to Attract Customers over the Festive Season

According to Mintel’s Christmas 2014 predictions a huge 87% of all retail sales will be made in shops in December 2014. Online shopping has been a hot topic of conversation for a number of years now as footfall on British high streets has made a gradual, but significant, decrease. So although the number of people doing online shopping is set to rise again, there’s still plenty that will carry out their shopping in store.

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There’s nothing like going into a shop and physically holding a product, then to come home with the item in your shopping bag on that very day. For all the convenience of online shopping, there’s only so much you can find out about the item from looking at it on a screen and reading reviews. Image Sign Studio is well aware of the increasing popularity of online shopping, but they firmly believe that there is a lot of scope for retail shops to claim their fair share of the market.

Retail Spending in the UK on the Increase

Online business Website City AM recently reported that although fewer shoppers visited shopping centres and high streets this summer, retail spending was actually at it’s highest since January. The Director of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Helen Dickinson said that although footfall had decreased, the amount of money that was spent by shoppers per trip had actually increased.

Boost Festive Sales with a New Shop Sign Sheffield

One of the ways that you can attract these customers is by investing in a new shop sign Sheffield ready to catch those festive shoppers. As the nights draw in and the weather becomes autumnal, perhaps an illuminated shop sign Sheffield may be the perfect choice for your business?

Online shopping may be as popular as ever, but the research suggests that there is still an enormous amount of people stepping out on the high street, shopping centres and retail parks. Now is the time to ensure that you make the most of attracting the shoppers into your retail store. If you are looking for a shop sign Sheffield that will increase your visibility on the high street over the festive season, Image Sign Studio can help. The staff at Sheffield sign shop will offer you all the helpful advice and direction you need to ensure that your business makes a great first impression. Call them 0114 261 7617 for more information.

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5 Ways to Attract Customers to Your Retail Premises from Shop Signs Sheffield

shop sign Sheffield hairdressersHere are 5 ways to catch the eye of potential customers and convince them that your shop is where they’ll spend their money. When it comes to attracting customers to your retail premises and increasing the amount of people that you get through the door, appearances count!

Invest in a Great Shop Sign Sheffield

Having a decent retail shop sign Sheffield for your business is the perfect way to make a great first impression. Passers-by will not only notice an effective shop sign, it will also help you to stand out from your competitors. When browsing and shopping, people are highly driven by the visual impact of their surroundings, and nothing creates a bigger impact than a quality, attractive shop sign Sheffield.

Everyone Loves a Bargain!

Nothing attracts customers better than a big red sale sign! Everyone loves a bargain, and there’s something very exciting about getting something you want for a cut price. Try sending out an email newsletter to your current customers letting them know about your sale and creating a sense of urgency by offering it for a limited time. With any luck, this will get several people through the door, getting you the custom you deserve.

Window Displays

The more attractive your shop looks from the outside, the more chance you have of enticing customers inside. A beautiful window display is a great way of generating interest, and once people are peering in, hopefully they won’t be able to resist stepping inside! Make a big deal of holidays and seasons, everyone loves a Halloween or Christmas themed window display, and taking advantage of them will give you the chance to display a range of items for sale throughout the year.

Window Graphics

A more permanent alternative to a window display is the use of window graphics. As you can see, your shop window is the ideal place to advertise your products, offers and services, so using simple wording or images can make a big impression. Of course, window graphics don’t have to replace a window display; they can be used in conjunction with it to create even more of an impact!

Printed Banner Signs for Temporary Signage

Whether you want to advertise a special promotion or event, or simply compliment your existing shop sign Sheffield, banner signs are a really economic way to promote your business. PVC banners are a great choice because they can be used indoors or outdoors, and can be hung from almost anywhere, including buildings, ceilings, poles or even fences.

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Increase Exposure to Your Brand using Vehicle Livery and a Shop Sign Sheffield

Signage SheffieldOne of the many great things about vehicle signage Sheffield is that it is an incredibly cost effective way of advertising your business. Vehicle graphics are often high quality and reasonably priced, ensuring maximum exposure and a great advertising opportunity. In fact, research has found that your business vehicle may be seen up to 2000 times per hour as you drive around your local area. If you think of the amount of time a week you spend in your vehicle and calculate how many people potentially see it, vehicle livery is an amazing opportunity to get your name out there and strengthen your existing branding, such as your shop sign Sheffield on your business premises.

Generate a Positive Company Image Using Vehicle Livery

The consensus among the general public is that people tend to have a far better opinion of a company if they have seen their branding through company vehicles. Not only does it establish a sense of trust as potential customers can see that the business is active in the area, people feel that the company is well established and being used by local people too.

Vehicle Graphics from Sheffield Sign Makers

As professional sign makers Sheffield, Image Sign Studio can offer a range of high quality vehicle graphics. They are available in a wide range of colours and can be made to fit any vehicle. Image Sign Studio can produce full colour logos that are printed onto vinyl and then applied to the vehicle, or they can use vehicle wraps to wrap your entire car or van in vinyl for full coverage. This method includes wrapping the sides, front, rear and roof of your chosen company vehicle.

Reinforce your Branding Using Vehicle Livery

Vehicle livery is an excellent way of reinforcing the branding of your business. By making your vehicle unique and extending your existing branding through vehicle livery, you’re sure to get noticed. If you would like a cost effective and efficient way of advertising your business, the professional sign makers Sheffield at Image Sign Studio can really help. They have a wide range of experience in all sorts of signage Sheffield, and would be more than happy to discuss your project with you. Give them a call on 0114 261 7617 to chat with their friendly team.

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Effective Designs for Projecting Outdoor Shop Signs Sheffield

projecting shop sign SheffieldAs experienced shop sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio are able to design and manufacture a variety of projecting outdoor shop signs Sheffield, including fixed projecting signs, hanging projecting signs and illuminated projecting signs.

This projecting shop sign for a hairdresser in Sheffield called Halo is a good example of the impact that the illumination of a sign can make. This particular sign projects from the wall seamlessly, with the bracket carefully hidden to create a modern effect. LED lights have been placed inside the PVC box, creating an impressive glow that really makes an impression. The effect of the light behind the letters is striking; especially as the last letter in the word HALO is white, allowing the light to shine very brightly in comparison to the other elements of the sign.

Illuminated Projecting Signs Sheffield

Illuminated projecting signs are also great for increasing the visibility of your business at night time, or in times of bad weather and poor visibility. The panels themselves can be manufactured in a range of sizes, and the graphics and text can be printed directly onto both sides for maximum advertising opportunity.

Increase Brand Exposure with a Projecting Shop Sign

Projecting shop signs are particularly effective for shops that are located on a narrow street. For shops in this position, their main shop sign may not be as visible as signs on shops located on a wider street, reducing the amount of passersby that are exposed to the brand. For shops such as this, projecting shop signs can be a great solution, as they protrude from the building at an angle, enabling it to be seen at a distance from either end of the road. A projecting outdoor sign is, therefore, a great addition to your main shop sign, and another measure to ensure that your sign doesn’t get lost in the array of other business signage around it.

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Image Sign Studio regularly talk about how important it is to have a good looking shop sign Sheffield to make the very best impression of your business. In addition to your main shop sign, you may also consider a projecting shop sign for your business, increasing the number of potential customers that may see your shop sign as they walk up and down the street.

As experienced shop sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio are able to design and manufacture a variety of projecting outdoor shop signs Sheffield, including fixed projecting signs, hanging projecting signs and illuminated projecting signs.

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Great Shop Signs Sheffield Could Save the High Street

Shop signs Sheffield city centreAs experienced sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio likes to keep on top of the latest news regarding the high street and the future of high street shopping. A recent article in the Daily Telegraph claims that life is returning to Britain’s high streets due to new planning rules that make it easier to convert empty shops into homes. The paper reports that having more homes near and even in the high street help to develop a buzz in the area, and also provide a readymade consumer market right there on the doorstep. Great news!

As you may well be aware, it’s been in the news for a considerable amount of time now that high streets up and down the country are suffering from the effects of the recent recession, the decrease in footfall, and the lack of sales. Newspapers are littered with depressing shots of empty shop fronts and headlines scream about the death of the high street. Sheffield city centre has lost a few shops, admittedly, and there are still several Sheffield shop signs that hang over empty windows and rundown buildings with nothing to show inside.

The Evolution of the High Street and Shop Signs Sheffield

According to the Daily Telegraph, a recent report shows that 44 new independent shops opened every day last year and retail sales were up 1.7% last months and 3.7% on this time last year.

Brandon Lewis, the Minister for High Streets says: “To attract people in to the high street, we want them to be exciting and vibrant places to eat and drink, spend leisure time and use practical services as well as shop.” And what else do they need? Great shop signs of course!

Many people assumed that with the rise of internet shopping and out of town developments, the high street would be reduced to practically nothing. But there is growing optimism about the evolution of the high street and its ability to adapt.

Ensure Your Business Stands out with a Great Shop Sign Sheffield

Whether the high street is rejuvenated by the integration of homes into the shopping mix, or as a result of the upturn in the economy, the British High Street is definitely on the road to recovery. Image Sign Studio have the skills and experience to design and manufacture a wide variety of shop signs Sheffield to ensure that your business adds to the vibrancy of the streets of the steel city.  Call today on 0114 261 7617 to get in touch and chat to a member of their friendly team.

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LED Illuminated Shop Sign for Sports Bar in Sheffield

Shop sign Sheffield for Players LoungeWe manufactured two signs for this Sheffield sports bar, which both featured LED lighting. As the majority of the bar’s business would be generated in the evening, having an illuminated sign was a must to attract potential customers and make sure that the signage could be clearly seen from the road by passersby.

As experienced shop sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio has manufactured a number of retail and commercial signs for a variety of businesses throughout the area. This particular sign was manufactured for ‘Players Lounge’ sports bar and function suite in Sheffield.

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Fabricated Perspex 3D Letters

The letters were fabricated from Perspex and mounted onto the aluminium tray using acrylic studs. This made them stand out to create a 3D effect. The overall look of this business signage is very sleek and certainly stands out from the crowd with the monochrome colour scheme and illuminated letters. It is very obvious with signage exactly how effective the illumination is behind the Perspex letters, which glows even brighter at night.

The sign was constructed using an aluminium light box which was then powder coated to match the branding of the bar and their existing marketing material. Aluminium typically has a standard silver finish, however, it can be powder coated in any colour to match the corporate identity of the business in question. Powder coating is a great way of colour matching signage to a business’ existing marketing material, branding and colour scheme etc.

Shop Sign Illuminated with LED Lighting

LED illumination can be achieved on signage such as this by placing the LED lights onto a back tray behind the lettering of the shop sign. LED lights are a great choice for Sheffield signs such as this because they are guaranteed for 50,000 hours and very cheap to run in comparison with conventional tube lighting. The aluminium light box was then fitted with internal LED lighting in white, so that the letters could easily be lit up at night for an eye-catching effect.

If you are in need of a sign maker to design and manufacture your shop sign Sheffield, Image Sign Studio can help. Whether it’s for a bar, restaurant or shop, our experience and knowledge in commercial signage is second to none. Call us on 0114 261 7617 to get in touch and chat to a member of our friendly team.

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Illuminated Shop Sign with Perspex Letters for Whitehornes Estate Agents

As professional shop sign makers in Sheffield, Image Sign Studio has designed and manufactured shop signs for a variety of businesses all over the city. We recently manufactured the signage for a Sheffield based independent estates agent called Whitehornes, who have recently acquired a new premises at Banner Cross.

Digitally Printed Banner for Outdoor Use

We were asked to produce a digitally printed banner which has been hung vertically above the shop sign. All the banners we provide come finished with quality hems and eyelets so that they can be hung from buildings and ceilings, and can be securely attached to fences and poles too. The banner for Whitehornes is made from PVC which has been printed using UV stable ink in order to prevent fading when exposed to sunlight.

We also fabricated brackets to fit on the side of the building which the printed banner has been attached to using eyelets. Printed banners such as these are great for additional signage as they are very durable and hardwearing, making them suitable for prolonged outdoor use such as on the outside of buildings like this one!

White CNC Cut Perspex Letters

The letter for the Whitehornes shop sign were cut from white Perspex using our very own state of the art CNC routeing machine. This machine allows us to cut simple or very complex shapes with perfect accuracy from a wide variety of materials. It really is fantastic technology, as it gives an incredibly flawless finish to all types of business signage. The 3kW spindle means it can fly through materials with ease.

Whitehornes were looking to create a sleek, professional image that would project the image of quality through their new shop sign. Aluminium back boards in blue were used as a backdrop to the lettering, keeping in line with their branding and creating a flawless surface upon which to mount the letters.

The white Perspex letters were then mounted onto the blue aluminium backboard using studs so that they stand proud, raising them slightly to create a 3D effect. The sign was then illuminated using LED trough lights for maximum impact.

If you want to make a great impression with quailty business signage, our custom shop sign making service in Sheffield will be perfect for you. Give us a call on 0114 261 7617 to chat with our friendly team.

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Sheffield Metal Company Furnish Office Block with Brushed Stainless Steel Sign

Sheffield sign shop, Image Sign Studio, recently had the pleasure of manufacturing the sign for R.S. Bruce Metals, whose head quarters are in Sheffield. The Bruce Group encompasses R.S Bruce Metals and Machinery, who pride themselves on playing a key role in the innovation of the techniques used for the removal and recovery of oxidised Platinum Group Metals, from components within working nitric acid plants.

The office sign was manufactured for a previously derelict building that R.S. Bruce decided to redevelop into an office block for their staff. Because of the condition of the building and the standard to which the company wished to bring the officer block up to, R.S Bruce employed interior designers to help them with the development.  It was, therefore, completed to an exceptionally high standard, and created a fantastic place to work for their staff members.

Back Lit in Orange to Represent a Furniss

R.S. Bruce chose to have their office sign manufactured from stainless steel with a brushed finish. They chose the brushed stainless steel finish in order to reflect their metal business, creating a link between their branding and the industry that they are a part of.

They also chose to have orange LED lights fitted into the back of the lettering in order to create a halo effect. At night, the orange LED lights created a glow around the stainless steel 3D lettering, looking almost as though there was a fire simmering behind them. The thought process behind this orange light was to represent the idea of a furnace, again a reflection of the metal industry.

Stainless Steel 3D Letters

Such a well designed office block obviously needed a great sign to reflect the quality of the business and the services that they provide. Here at Image Sign Studio, we have plenty of experience designing and manufacturing shop signs, industrial signs and signs for office buildings such as this, so we were an obvious choice!

The sign was manufactured using stainless steel cut on a CNC machine, which uses computer software to control the mechanical movement of the machine while it cuts the letters. The letters were then hand fabricated to create a return on the sides of each one, and welded to create a 3D look.

If you are looking for a sign maker in Sheffield to design and manufacture your office sign, industrial sign or shop sign, Image Sign Studio can help. Call our friendly team on 0114 261 7617 for more information.