Sign Design

During the design process we design the layout and sizing of each sign

This can include:

    • The sign size to allow for the location, recommended character and symbol heights
    • A proposed font style
    • Panel colour
    • Text colour
    • Sign location
Prototype design of tactile image
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Signage Survey

 

We can visit your site and carry out a full signage survey.

This can include:- 

An audit of existing signs

A report on the existing signs with comments, observations and recommendations

Writing corporate sign style guides

Sign Manuals

Sign Maintenance

Sign Cleaning

 

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Proposal

In addition to a survey, a full proposal can include:

Individual, coloured, dimensioned scale drawings of each sign including:

Proposed colour scheme, size, drawn to scale Correct typestyle, sign construction, sign location photo 

Marked up plans showing the location of each sign

Detailed costing of each sign including: Quantities and total price with an extra over for installation

A detailed product specification

A Braille and tactile sample showing one of the proposed sign types

Sign Design

As part of the design process to supply an appropriate and functional sign we consider

 Sign Placement

Purpose of the sign

Flexibility

Upgradeability

Fixing method

 

 

Manufacture

We are a leading UK sign producer and have produced signs for thousands of sign projects. 

Our work includes industrial sign production for the construction industry, retail sign production for shops and healthcare signs, local authority signs and school signage.

Our sign products include the following systems and materials: acrylic signs, aluminium signs, architectural lettering, banners, braille and tactile signs, cable systems, digital prints, directory signs, display items, exhibition graphics, fascias, floor graphics, hanging signs, illuminated signs, LED signs, panel and channel signs, plaques, post mounted signs, site boards, solar powered signs, stainless steel signs, sustainable signs, totems, vinyl lettering, wall mounted signs, window graphics.

Installation

We have many years experience in UK sign installation and can advise on any aspect of sign implementation.

Our team of sign installation engineers have undergone all industry required sign installation and Health and Safety training.

  • CSCS Operative
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • SMSTS Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme
  • SSSTS – Construction Site Supervisor’s Safety Certificate
  • IPAF Scissor Lift, Self propelled Boom
  • PASMA Safe Erection and Use of Towers

Our high access specialists are IRATA, FASET and MEWP qualified.  

We can supply fully tailored Risk and Method statements (RAM’s), where required.

We also hold the Constructionline Gold status which includes SSIP

Advice

With over 25 years experience of accessible signage and a further 5 years of general signage experience including co writing the RNIB Sign Design Guide and working with modular sio offer.

 

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Say Hello!

If you have any questions or would like more information, we will be happy to help. For general inquiries call 01454 852 802 or email info@mkdesign.org.uk

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Our philosophy for signage is to provide

“one sign for all”