Incorporating Company Culture Into the Office - Crafting Your Visual Identity

In today's fast-paced business environment, company culture isn't just about the values listed on a website or in a brochure. It's about how those values permeate every corner of your business — including the physical spaces your team inhabits every day. Office wall graphics, designs, and art provide a tangible way to reinforce and celebrate your company's mission and ethos. Here are some strategies and ideas to help your office interiors reflect the soul of your organisation:

Vinyl graphics are one of the great weapons in telling your brand story and culture in a business environment! They are a versatile and cost-effective medium that has revolutionised how businesses approach interior and exterior branding. Whether it's wall decals inside the office or window graphics facing bustling streets, these elements enhance visual appeal and play a pivotal role in brand reinforcement.

First Impressions Count:

The façade of your business premises is often the first point of contact with employees and potential customers. A striking vinyl window graphic can set the mood, hint at the experience inside, and convey your brand values. Whether it's a colourful logo, a catchy slogan, or an artistic representation of your services, it is a great first-view experience you can really curate for impact. 

Utilising Unused Spaces:

Every nook and cranny of your business premises is an opportunity for branding. That empty wall space in the corridor or the clear glass partition can be transformed with decals into branding touchpoints, ensuring that your company's ethos and message are omnipresent.

Narrative Murals:

A mural that depicts your company's journey, from humble beginnings to present-day achievements, serves as a daily reminder of your collective goals and history. By illustrating significant milestones, you can create a sense of pride and purpose among employees.

Value Statements:

Elevate your core values beyond mere words. Design striking typography graphics that spell out your values in bold, vivid colours. Place them in common areas like the lounge or the entrance hall, where they can inspire both employees and visitors.

Local Art Collaboration:

Connect with the community by collaborating with local artists. This not only supports local talent but also helps teach the values of community and collaboration in your workplace environment. An artist's unique perspective might offer a fresh take on your company's ethos.

Interactive Walls:

Invite employees to contribute by having a chalkboard or whiteboard wall where they can jot down what the company's mission means to them. It fosters a sense of belonging and ownership.

Showcase Diversity:

If diversity and inclusivity are cornerstones of your organisation, let that shine through in your art. Displaying art from various cultures or hosting rotating exhibitions can be a testament to your commitment to a diverse workplace.

Incorporate Green Elements:

If sustainability is a core value, integrate plant walls or eco-friendly art installations. It can serve as a visual commitment to your company's promise to tread lightly on the Earth.

Design with Purpose:

Empty walls can be filled with abstract designs or patterns that resonate with your brand's colours and aesthetics. But choose designs that tell a story or have a purpose. Even subtle geometric patterns can be derived from an element of your company's history or industry.

Highlight Testimonials and Success Stories:

Instead of relegating client testimonials to your website, bring them into your office. Design graphics that quote happy customers or showcase impactful case studies. This serves as motivation and reminds your team of the impact of their work.

Integrate Technology:

Augmented reality (AR) can be used to make wall graphics come alive. Employees and visitors can scan the art to watch a video, read a message, or interact with the company's achievements in a digital manner.

Employee Spotlights:

Dedicate a wall to highlight employees' stories, achievements, or quotes. This can foster a sense of community and shine a spotlight on the human element of your company.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, your office space is more than just a place to work; it's a canvas that tells the story of your brand, your values, and your journey. By intentionally weaving your company culture into the fabric of your office design, you not only create an inspiring environment for your team but also make a lasting impression on every visitor who walks through your doors. Remember, your walls speak. Make sure they echo your brand's heart and soul

How We Can Help:

We have a great history of working with top brands to transform workspaces. Why not reach out to us and have a chat? We are sure we can help guide and inspire with our full range of products and services.

High Rise Building Signage

We recently installed three sets of built up illuminated 3D lettering and a tray sign above the entrance of Scape Canalside, high rise student accommodation in Mile End.

The size of the letters taken from the design deck and architectural elevations supplied by the client. Planning permission was required for the signage, so the estimated Lumen rating for the LEDs was supplied along with the full material spec for the client to add in to their planning application -  which subsequently passed.

Prior to the production of the signage, we sent our abseiler on site to double-check the roof for anchor points to make sure the building was suitable for abseiling at the locations where the three large sets of letters were to be installed. The smaller, low-level tray sign above the main entrance was installed using a scaffold tower for access.

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Now and Then – The Turnmills Building - Farringdon EC1

In March 2008, after 3,000 club nights the legendary Farringdon/Clerkenwell dance club closed its doors. Over 20 years it played host to top DJ’s from around the world. Stars including The Chemical Brothers, Paul Van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, Smokin Jo and Judge Jules played the venue.

Today the 58,000 sq ft of offices are occupied by Publicis Groupe. The 12,300 sq ft of retail space is now available to let again after two top restaurants left late last year.

Signage & Wayfinding in London

Our boutique studio and production house is located in Clerkenwell, the heart n soul of London’s creative district. Many of our clients are internationally celebrated designers, architects, creative agencies, institutions, and developers. We are proud to say that many of our clients have also become friends.

Why Can UV Flatbed Printers Print onto so many Materials?

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Within the printing industry and particularly within UV printing. People often ask, “I want to print onto different, rigid materials. It sounds like it’s going to be a tough job - how do I go about it?”

The answer is an easy one. If you have the right support, inks and printing equipment, then it really is an easy job - here is why… 

UV Flatbed Printers have changed and developed a lot over the years, but with the most up to date equipment, the list of different types of material that you can print on is almost endless. The most important factor when printing onto multiple materials is the quality of the UV inks. When deciding which printer you are using, it is crucial that you consider which inks the printer is able to work with. This can vary when looking at different printers from different manufacturers. This is why great support when planning your project is crucial, experts within the industry will be able to advise which printer is right for which project and why certain inks are going to be better than others.

Now we have the right printer and the right inks, let go through the process…

RIP software. The first stage, you must import your artwork into the UV Flatbed Printers RIP software so the machine knows the artwork you are wanting to print. Depending on the job in hand, you can then set the resolution, the setting and set the configuration of the actual printer itself. With a standard UV Printer, it is usually supplied with CMYK - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and K. Whats K I hear you ask? The Letter K is used within the printing industry for the colour black. This is solely to avoid it being confused with darker colours like blue and brown. There is reasoning behind the name ‘K’ too. The reasoning behind the letter K is that the black plate in offset lithographic printing contained the Key-line – not too many people know that!

Lighter ink channels such as white, light cyan and light magenta can be added to a CMYK printer. These common additions are added to a printer whilst the printer is being manufactured. Adding these lighter colours extends the possibilities when printing, adding to the colour gamut. Having the option to print lighter colours as well as darker colours really widens the opportunity when printing.

Now you are ready to print onto your materials. Setting up the material within the printer is the most crucial stage, it sound obvious, but many project have been ruined at the very first stage! You need to ensure your material is clean, no muck or dust on the material, no upturned edges or anything that may obstruct the printing head. There should be a vacuum which will hold the material in place tightly to avoid slips. You should double check the thickness of the material and if the printer has not done this automatically, enter the dimension into the printer. Once all these checks have been done, fire the printer away and await the finished product.

The printer will do exactly what you have set it up to do, so once the printer has run is course, you should be left with the perfect product.

 

Construction Advertising Boards - What do you call it?

We asked some of our customers what term they use for print site hoarding products. These were their top twenty answers:

Site Hoarding
Printed Construction Hoarding
Construction Site Fencing
Building Development Boards
Developments Advertising Boards
Construction Advertising Boards
Site & Building Wraps
Printed Site Boards
Property Site Boards
Construction Fence Banners
Site Safety Boards
Property Site Advertising
Fencing Banners
Printed Fence Hoarding
Branded Construction Signs
Mesh Fence Hoarding
Pavement Hoarding & Signage
Crowd Control Barriers
Scaffold Banners
Vent Polyester Fencing Banners

If you have any other terms or if you need any of the above, please contact us. We are based in London Clerkenwell EC1.

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Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition 2018 winners

Ivor Goodsite Hoarding Competition 2018 winners Considerate Construction Scheme

The design, artwork and printed hoarding competition encourages anyone registered with the Scheme to invite local communities to help design and decorate their hoarding based on a chosen theme. 

The high standard of artwork this year has been truly exceptional, all entries showed an incredibly high level of creativity and innovation.

A multitude of themes which include ‘Autism Awareness and Bringing the Community Together’, ‘Careers in Construction’, ‘Unity and Equality’ and ‘Space - A never-ending dream’. 

Winners of this year’s competition are: 

Bowmer & Kirkland

With the help of: Eden Park High School, Beckenham, Kent.

CJ Construction (Wales) Ltd

With the help of: Pupils and staff of Ysgol Bae Baglan School, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan.

Galliford Try Building

With the help of: LinkAble – a charity supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities. 

Galliford Try Partnerships

West with the help of: Frampton Cotterell C of E Primary School, Bristol.

Kier Construction

With the help of: Wendover C of E Junior School, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

Lovell Partnerships Ltd

With the help of: Branston C of E Primary School, Lincolnshire.

McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Ltd

With the help of: Hill of Banchory Primary School, Aberdeenshire.

One Way Vision Window Graphics installation at King's Cross

In addition to a number of printed hoardings we have installed around the King’s Cross development sites, we have also recently produced window graphics to advertise new commercial restaurant space. We used one way vision graphics, meaning those from the outside cannot see inside which provides those working with privacy. From the inside, the windows however remain see-through and people still get the delights of looking outdoors, and not blocking out the daylight/ street atmosphere. Magic!

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Site Hoarding Project - London EC4

Our latest printed hoarding and installation project can be found at Senator's refurbished office space in the heart of the City. The project is still underway due for completion early 2018. The agency we worked with produced a stunning design over 35 panels of UV printed aluminium to advertise the development of what will be 112,000 SQ FT of premium office space.

London's Best Tattoo Artists

Renowned Tattoo Artist Mo Coppoletta opened his Milan office during the Salon del Mobile. Having previously produced a range of large format prints onto a variety of substrates, we were again commissioned to print the backdrop which would decorate Coppoletta's design meeting room. Recently rated as one of London's best tattoo artists in Time Out, you can find Mo's studio The Family Business in the trendy Exmouth Market location in Clerkenwell.