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South Yarra-based business “Angela Jewellery” wanted a 3D Metal Sign that conveyed the elegant and tasteful nature of their business.
Our talented Sign and Fitouts designers suggested Steel letters raised from the surface of the wall exterior through the use of long pins. This method ensures that the Metal Letters are safely secured to the wall, whilst also protruding out to add dimension.
The final product, featuring 3D Steel Letters, exudes a sophisticated and understated appeal. We were proud to help Design, manufacture and Install this custom 3D Metal Sign for this thriving business. Installation of letters with pins is a creative and unique way to present a more toned-down, unobtrusive yet equally impressive image.
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Bed Shed, purveyors of bedding and bedroom furniture located within the Northfield Homemaker Centre in Heidelberg West, approached our signage experts to help with their branding.
They had initially planned to paint the building entirely in purple, with white 3D Letters announcing their brand name. We were able to offer a full package consisting of painting, letter fabrication and installation!
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Audio Hearing, a leading audiology practise, requested a modern, neat Custom Sign for the exterior of their Doncaster branch.
To achieve this look, we opted for a sign with push through letters. These remarkable 3D Signs can be made in any size. For Audio Hearing, our Heidelberg West based, skilled workshop staff built a 5m long sign printed with their brand colour. Then, using a CNC Router, we cut individual 3D Letters from acrylic. Each letter was grooved in the back to allow for insertion of LED lights. Finally, the grooved, shining 3D letters were pushed through the sign to create a striking Illuminated, 3D effect.
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The Melbourne branch of “Eleven by Venus” approached Sign and Fitouts to create a fun and modern sign for their store.
The vibrantly coloured brand wanted an Innovative 3D Sign that would convey the exciting nature of their brand. Foamex is a material composed of expanded polystyrene; it’s lightweight nature makes it ideal for surfaces that cannot withstand heavy signs. For Venus’ store, we opted for bright, white Foamex 3D Letters, to contrast the vividly coloured wall. The impressive weight to strength ratio of Foamex ensured for a smooth installation.
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The Peaky Blinders Barbershop in St. Kilda came to Sign and Fitouts seeking a Custom 3D Illuminated Shop Sign that would create an inviting, comfortable environment for their clientele. We decided on a backlit Illuminated 3D Sign that would capture the inimitable spirit of the shop’s namesake.
For this project, we used PVC Foamex, a versatile, rigid material that is easy to cut and shape. We grooved interconnected channels in the back of the sign, where we placed LED lights. Then, we mounted a CNC cut 6 mm black acrylic sign on top of the Foamex. This created a backlit ‘halo’ effect that exudes a gentle warmth.
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Sign and Fitouts were approached by Hope Street Youth Centre to create this challenging and artistic design for their Melton Centre; a tree recognising the community service centre’s donors.
To achieve this, we first used our CNC router to cut a medium-density fibreboard (MDF) panel to the desired shape. Next, using the CNC router, each leaf was engraved with the name of an individual donor or business that has supported the Centre’s worthwhile cause. This was a creative and imaginative way for the Centre to show their appreciation and gratitude to their supporters. Lastly, the sides of each leaf were painted in the Centre’s signature cool blue colour.
For this project, choosing the right material was key to achieving the finished look. MDF is an engineered wood material that adds a touch of authenticity to this innovative 3D Sign.
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Quality Fresh Meats in Craigieburn Central approached Sign and Fitouts seeking an eye-catching, bold design that’ll stand out in a busy shopping centre.
We suggested a 3D Illuminated Sign; a foolproof way to stand out from the crowd. The process proved challenging, but the results are outstanding!
Working within the guidelines of a bureaucratic shopping centre can be a headache. The job can only be completed after working hours and requires significant and comprehensive documents to ensure all administrative hurdles are satisfied. Though this process may seem daunting for other signage companies, at Sign and Fitouts we like a challenge!
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Our client, Gloryland Early Learning in Mitcham, is a thriving childcare centre that underwent a significant expansion in 2020.
They needed help elevating their signage and approached Sign and Fitouts to create a 3D sign. The acrylic sign was carefully crafted in our workshop.
For this business, the logo was initially created using a combination of 5 Pantone colours. Finding the right Dulux paint to reproduce the original colour as precisely as possible presented a challenge. However, we utilised the Pantone Matching System (PMS) to find the right colour for the 3D letters and, as you can see, the final result stayed true to the original Gloryland vision. We pre-drilled the wall using a template to help make the installation of the large, painted 3D letters as easy as possible. This was a creative way to help make the large installation hassle-free.
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