Are you interested in getting a sign custom designed for your business? It all starts with a sign consultation. Here’s how a sign consultation works and what it involves to give you a better look at what the overall process will entail.
When you’re looking for a signage solution for your business or organization, consulting a sign company is your best bet. Not only can they help steer you in the right direction, but they can help design your custom sign from scratch. This entire process begins with a sign consultation, which involves meeting with an expert to discuss your goals.
Meeting with a Signage Expert
Your consultation with a sign company will involve working closely with a signage expert. This expert will be interested in learning about your business, your business’s branding, the type of sign you have in mind, and your goals for the sign. Your budget will also be considered during this consultation.
If you’re ever unsure of what you need, the signage expert can help guide you in the right direction, showing you examples of what you might like and helping narrow down your options.
Design Mockup
Once it’s decided what signage solution you’re going for, you can move onto the initial sign design step. The sign expert will create a mockup, illustrating what your future sign may look like.
During this step, you will gain a better understanding of how the finished product will look and how it may feel in your particular space. This is also the time to tell the professional you’re working with if there are any changes you’d like to make to the design.
Quote
After the design mockup step, you can then ask for a projected quote if you are to follow through with the project. This is just to give you a general estimate of how much you can expect to pay for the sign design and creation processes. If the installation is needed, request a quote for this as well.
If the cost seems a bit out of budget, you can speak with the sign company about making some changes to your design to lower the cost. This may mean eliminating illumination, changing the material or size of your sign, or switching to a different sign option completely. You may also want to look at external financing options if necessary.
Approval
Your approval of a design means you’re ready to continue. You’re happy with the design, and you accept the estimated cost. From here on out, you trust the sign company to do the rest of the work on your behalf.
Production and Installation
Once the sign company gets your ok to move forward on the project, the production of your sign will begin. The time it takes to complete your sign will depend on various factors, including the type of sign, whether or not it has illumination, the materials used to create it, the overall complexity of the sign, and so on.
Shortly after production, sign installation will be arranged. In most cases, a professional will have to install your sign to ensure proper placement for visibility purposes and correct installation. This is even more crucial if there are electrical components a part of your sign.
Are you interested in getting custom-made signage for your business? Grand Rapids Sign Company would love to be a part of the process. Contact us today to set up a sign consultation.