There’s no better time than the dog days of summer to start thinking about back-to-school signage. Before we know it, bright-eyed freshmen will arrive for orientation followed by the onslaught of upperclassmen. Now is the perfect time to create an enthusiastic and welcoming environment.
Going to college is a major step for both students and parents – not to mention a costly one. Branding through signage goes a long way in providing a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Let’s go over some great college and university signage ideas…
SCHOOL IDENTITY BANNERS
Other than a Final Four appearance, there are few better ways to create school spirit then fresh banners emblazoned with your school colors. A good banner serves as a nostalgic reminder of a school’s rich history and a gateway to it’s future.
School banners help create and maintain school pride. And school pride is the lifeblood of today’s colleges and universities.
DIGITAL CLASSROOM SIGNAGE
Once upon a time (and only a few years ago) digital signs were deployed in the classroom to display PowerPoint presentations, play videos or television. They were nothing more than glorified televisions. Flash forward and we see tech savvy colleges using digital signage in more creative ways such as alternative language displays, social-media and database integration, assignment reminders, relevant news alerts, inspirational quotes and much more.
Content is king these days and digital displays are a great way to broadcast content locally. With the guidance of an experienced sign company, it’s quite easy to implement a digital sign campaign that fits your needs…. and your budget.
EVENT SIGNAGE
Special events are a great opportunity to enhance school spirit as students, faculty, parents and fans come together as one to cheer for their team or celebrate a special occasion. There’s no better time and place for event-specific custom signage. And putting on a great sign show doesn’t have to break the budget.
Feather flags are a high impact yet affordable way to help advertise or celebrate your event. Directional signage comes in many shapes and sizes and can double as both a provider of information and a brand advertisement. Custom ceiling banners are a great way to reinforce the gravitas of your event while letting guests know they’re in the right place.
RECOGNITION SIGNS
Colleges take great pride in recognizing those that contribute to the school’s success whether it be through academic achievement, athletic successes, donor contributions or faculty accomplishments – it’s important that we memorialize these milestones with plaques, monuments, banners and digital signage.
Recognition signs honor the past and present but also motivate future. They help create an environment of appreciation for accomplishment that will help your college continue on it’s successful path.
INDOOR, OUTDOOR & ADA SIGNAGE
Being compliant doesn’t have to be boring. There are an abundance of options available to integrate with some ADA signs to deliver messaging, branding and compliance.
Don’t think that just because a sign is inside your building that it has to be vanilla. High-impact indoor signage continues to impress your brand upon visitors and helps maintain pride and loyalty from your student body.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression so it goes without saying that outdoor signage is perhaps the most important tool to deliver your message and impress your school brand.
For more information on feather flags or any other type of signage, consult the experts at Carolina Custom Signs & Graphics. Call Des at 336.681.4337 or email deslaffan@carolinasignsgraphics.com. Please visit us any time at www.carolinasignsgraphics.com.
Written By: Carolina Custom Signs & Graphics.