We have been making office signs for Poms & Associates for a few years now for their different branches. They contacted us this year because they needed a new nameplate for one of their offices. You can see from the photos that we just provide the blank holder. The client creates a clear slip with the printed name and they can change the information out as needed.
The sign is made from acrylic and aluminum. These two substrates are definitely our go-to’s for most of the signs we make. The main part of the sign is made from two pieces of clear rectangular clear acrylic. The substrate needs to be clear so the name can be seen and acrylic is the best option. Glass is also transparent, but it is a lot heavier and much more expensive compared to acrylic. For the blue square, we always use Chemcast brand acrylic. Chemcast is a manufacturer of cell cast acrylic sheets. Cell cast acrylic sheets are made in smaller quantities and are more expensive due to the way it’s made compared to extruded acrylic which is less expensive, but not as high quality. We also like to get the blue acrylic from Chemcast because that way we can guarantee that every sign has the same shade of blue and is identical. It is very important for office signs like these to all match.
The bar at the bottom that the acrylic pieces are attached to is a 1/2″ x 1/2″ aluminum bar. Aluminum is cost-effective, easy to work with, resists corrosion, and it’s lightweight so it’s our top choice for metal.
Custom nameplates are a great way to personalize your office. Instead of getting some stock name signs, get customized signs that you can make to match your interior decor. Call us today if you’re interested in getting your own custom office signs!