Non-Profit “Every Village” Builds Wells, Changes Lives October 10, 2014 Plaques We’ve all seen scenes of villages in South Sudan and other troubled areas in the world and wanted to do something about it. However, there’s a sense that you just won’t be able to do anything no matter what you do. It’s a helpless feeling that can leave you troubled the more you think about it.... Read More
National Council of Nonprofits Adds Multiple Signs to Office July 3, 2014 Office Lobby Signs In today’s world everyone needs to pay attention to branding and how their brand is presented to the world. Not just celebrities and businesses either; if you’re in the public eye, you have to take care on how you’re seen. Everything about what you show to your community and the world at large must be... Read More
Cretors and Company Unveils Retro Sign June 24, 2014 Exterior Signs Office Lobby Signs Any company that makes snack and popcorn machines knows that a lot of their audience associates them with a certain time period. Even young people who have no idea the early 1900s even existed knows what vending machines “feel” like. Luckily, Cretors & Company don’t have to fake this nostalgia. The company has been around... Read More
McKissack and McKissack Relocates June 2, 2014 Office Lobby Signs It’s safe to say that architecture, construction, and engineering are predominantly male-dominated industries. So when there’s not only a woman owned organization but also a minority owned organization that specializes in all these fields, they’re going to stand out. It’s even cooler when they’re taking over these industries and making them their own! McKissack &... Read More
Univision Chicago Rebrands May 20, 2014 Office Lobby Signs Sometimes all a company needs is a brand new look, and nowhere is that more evident than the world of television. In an industry so dominated by appearances, coming out with a brand new “you” can help you stay relevant in the eyes of your viewers. Chicago-based Spanish language network Univision knew this when they... Read More
Crealta Pharmaceutical’s New Office Reception Sign May 1, 2014 Dimensional Sign Letters Office Lobby Signs When customers come into your business, you want to convey a message. That message could be professionalism, creativity, assurance, or any other number of feelings you wish to invoke. If you’re not actively creating the message, your customers and clients could be receiving one anyway. One of the quickest and easiest ways to convey such... Read More
Lincoln Police Department Honors a Fallen Hero with Bas Relief Plaque April 16, 2014 Plaques Some plaques are harder to make than others. While we treat each job separately and as seriously as we can, some take on an even deeper meaning here at Impact Signs. Such was the case with the bas relief dedication plaque we created for Officer Sean A. Collier. Sean became the youngest Auxiliary Sergeant in... Read More
UIC Department of Opthalmology Department Chairs Plaques March 26, 2014 Plaques Many schools, especially colleges and universities, show off their history when they’re able. It resonates with new students and alumni alike knowing that the school they attend or attended is rich with knowledge and tradition. Seeing this tradition and history every day also gives them a sense of pride knowing they’re part of a storied... Read More
A Case Study of the Ryan Specialty Group Relocation March 12, 2014 Office Lobby Signs Vinyl Graphics Relocating is always an exciting time. Even if you completely adored the old location, there’s just something about coming out with a brand new face of a company that’s exhilarating. It’s a time for new beginnings, new paths, and possibly new customers and clients. Recently, Ryan Specialty Group, a Chicago based organization devoted exclusively to... Read More
Etched Bronze Plaque Memorializes a Lost Jazz-Age Landmark February 24, 2014 Plaques You won’t find Boston’s Gaiety Theatre on Washington Street anymore. Despite a valiant effort to keep it around as a historic landmark, the once bustling theatre was razed in 2005, just shy of its 100th birthday. To help commemorate this historic venue, we worked with Linda Ziemba of Trace Designs to create an etched bronze... Read More