Today we're going to take a look at the top 5 custom business sign trends for 2019.
We've been in the custom business sign industry for over 10 years, and we specialize in sign design, manufacturing, maintenance, and installation of all types of signage.
We'll take a look at what's hot in custom business signs this year, including interactivity, use of wraps, vintage styles, and more. So let's get started now!
Top 5 Custom Business Sign Trends 2019
1. Interactive Signage
Customers want to be empowered to do things like place their own orders - Source: Tablet Waiter
Interactivity is probably one of the fastest growing custom business sign trends of the year. Customers want to be empowered and having signage that they can interact with gives them the sense of being in control.
Many customers don't simply want to be able to have their questions answered, they also want to take action, like place their own order at a restaurant.
Combining your interactive signage with social media is a great way to engage your audience.
For example, you could have users post a photo to their own social media account using a given hashtag. Then, their post could appear on your signage. See the example in the following video from the Carnival in Dusseldorf, where more than 1,000 public posts were made in a single week!
Integrating social media with your interactive signage can get you amazing exposure
Interactive signage can also let you browse through product features and find out what items are in or out of stock and what promotions are currently available. It can also direct you to where you need to go with interactive maps and floor-plans.
2. Creativity
The creative use of unusual spaces for signage can have a great impact - Source: AGC Signs
Creativity has always been an important factor in any successful marketing campaign and this year is no different.
Creativity is one of the custom business sign trends that isn't going away. Thankfully, modern technology and the use of digital signage makes it a bit easier and less expensive to be more creative.
Creative placement of signage can also have a great impact, such as promoting your brand on elevator doors, as in the example above.
3. Use of Wraps in Blank Spaces
Wrap your vehicle in a sign that will get you noticed - Source: AGC Signs
Wrap your blank walls in beautiful custom signage - Source: Vital Signs USA
For the past ten years or so, the most popular interior design trend has been to have stark angles and empty walls, even in places of business.
Well, that trend is coming to an end. Many retailers and other businesses are now dressing up those blank spaces with colourful, bold signage.
Vinyl wraps are a great way to bring back to life your blank, neutral walls and build your brand. Don't worry if your walls have unusual curves or awkward angles. A vinyl wrap can beautifully curve and fit into those hard to fit spaces and the results can be unforgettable.
The above picture of the walls at Versace are a great example of how effective vinyl wraps can be. They even work well on the blank canvas of your company vehicles.
4. Vintage Is Back
A throwback to neon is very popular this year - Source:
AGC Signs
Most trends seem to cycle back around so that what was popular years ago is once again in vogue and is now labelled "vintage."
It's the same for custom business sign trends! Vintage is back, and it's showing up representing more than one past era.
Victorian-inspired signage is very popular this year with signs that are or look like wood-carved antiques with intricate lettering and rich colours.
On the other hand, you will also see vintage signs that are a more recent throwback to the 50s and 60s when neon was king. Brightly coloured and lit signs in tube shapes to mimic the neon signs of the past are also very popular.
5. Minimalism in Logos and Colours
Companies are taking a minimalist approach to signage - Source: AGC Signs
Gold bling make these simple letters pop - Source: AGC Signs
One of the most notable custom business sign trends you'll be seeing this year and going forward is a switch away from complex and detailed logos to a much more minimalist look.
Companies are using simpler shapes and illustrations in one colour to build their brand and make them seem more settled.
Signs are communicating a message of not trying too hard. Their new logos often work well in a simple channel letter sign format.
Even though the minimalist trend applies to the use of very few colours, not all of the colours that you will see are subdued earth tones.
Many businesses are opting for a bright pop of colour or a shiny metallic to brighten their signs and grab your attention.
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