Timeless Memorial Plaque Phrases for Remembrance May 30, 2024 Bronze Plaques Plaques Losing someone we love is never easy, and we often seek ways to honor their memory. One meaningful way to do this is by creating a memorial plaque with an inscription that captures their essence and significance. Deciding on an idea for a memorial plaque can feel overwhelming. The message you choose will serve as... Read More
Designing Memorial Plaques That Endure May 22, 2024 Plaques When someone special passes away, we search for ways to honor their memory and ensure their legacy lives on. A well-crafted memorial plaque is a timeless tribute – but what makes a plaque truly special? Consider two very different examples. In a quiet park, a bronze plaque on a bench reads, “In loving memory of... 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
Aluminum AARP Building Dedication Plaque – New York September 24, 2012 Plaques Impact Signs designed, produced and installed this plaque in New York for AARP, our long time client. The plaque marks the dedication of a rooftop garden in honor of the founder of AARP, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Salvation Army, and other organizations also donated to the project, and are mentioned on the dedication plaque. An... Read More
Historical Bronze Plaque in Chicago – Lee Pelty September 22, 2012 Bronze Plaques Plaques This bronze plaque, designed and produced by Impact Signs, was installed on the Chicago Row House on Lincoln Ave where Pelty lived for 38 years. Historical Bronze plaques such as these serve a great architectural purpose, to educate, memorialize, and add vibrancy and character to the city’s architecture. The photo is done by a method... Read More