Laser cut signage is one of our favourite types of projects to work on here at Vector & Raster Laser Services, mainly because it allows us to contribute directly to the growth of our small business partners.
But outside of our deep-seated passion for small business projects, we’re also eager to take on laser cut office signage orders because we know the impact that these signs can have on a small business. For businesses looking to invest in eye-catching brand assets, laser cut custom signage establishes your company name, and helps your team make a strong first impression for any office guests like prospective clients and partners.
Custom office signage also pops on camera, making laser cut signs an investment for your company’s B-roll footage and media photos as well. If you’re looking to take your small business to the next level, then you’d be wise to consider investing in some custom signage.
Keen to see how laser cut office signs can elevate your business? Let our laser cutting technicians illuminate you with our expert insights below.
Key Benefits of Laser Cutting for Office Signage
We’ve already touched upon some of the major benefits of custom office signage above, but let us delve a little deeper.
Alongside being highly presentable and eye-catching, laser cut signage is also a cost-effective alternative to traditional sign printing. How so? Because whilst traditionally printed signs can fade or peel over time, laser cut signs will last for decades comparatively. This makes the cost value of laser cut signs higher over time.
And speaking of legibility, whilst printed signs may be susceptible to glare from your office lighting, laser cut signs with a matte finish material (like a matte acrylic, for instance), can deliver stronger visibility from all angles, so you won’t have to worry about glints or glares on signs in video and photoshoots around your office.
The added durability and visibility is just one side of the coin when it comes to cost-value of laser cut office signage, however. Being an agile production method that delivers strong customisation potential, laser cutting allows small business owners to maintain full creative control over the design of their office signage. If you have a particular vision in mind that goes right down to colours, fonts, and even imagery and materials, chances are high that you can bring exactly that vision to life with the support of our laser cutting technicians and graphic designers (to finetune designs to better suit materials if needed).
To recap, here are some of the major benefits of investing in laser cut office signage for your business:
- Durable, longer-lasting designs
- Cost-effective as a brand asset
- Greater creative control over traditional sign printing
- Supports visibility across all lighting conditions
- Make a stronger first impression
How to Prepare Your Laser Cut Office Signage Project Brief
If we’ve persuaded you to start looking into ordering your own laser cut office signage with support from our laser cutting technicians, then rest assured that we’ve made the ordering process as simple as possible for you.
You can either just reach out to us directly to iron out all the details via phone or email, or if you’d prefer, you can send us a more formal project brief for your laser cut office signage using the below briefing guidelines:
Step 1 – Outline Intended Goals for Your Laser Cut Office Signage
Why are you looking to create your own custom office signage? Are there any materials and colours (branding) requirements for your finished designs?
Step 2 – Consider Logistics, Sizing, and Installation Requirements
Let us know where you’d ideally like to install your sign, plus any weight restrictions that may affect your final designs. Our laser cutting technicians will advise on sign dimensions and materials selections that suit your requirements.
Step 3 – Finalise Designs and Material Selections
Once we’ve agreed on ideal materials and designs, our laser cutting technicians will do final approvals across your design files and secure confirmation and approval of your project quote before they move on to production.
Best Materials for Laser Cut Office Signage
Now that you know how to order your laser cut office signage, let our experts help you pinpoint the ideal laser cutting materials to kickstart your briefing and project ideation.
Here are some of the most popular project materials selected for producing attractive laser cut office signage.
Stainless Steel
Durable, corrosion resistant, and with a highly legible high-contrast finish, stainless steel is amongst the top material picks for laser cut office signage.
Our laser cutting technicians have experience producing stainless steel signs across a variety of sizes, spanning from individual labels to shopfront signs and more. Available with a smooth mill, brushed, or mirror surface finish, you can easily customise your stainless steel signage to match your business branding and design preferences.
Alongside being highly presentable in office environments, stainless steel signage is outdoor-friendly and weather-resistant, so you can order multiple copies of your sign to install both within and surrounding your office space.
Acrylic
As far as plastic materials go for office signage, there are a few different options to select from, and the best fit for your signs largely depends on where and how you’d like to install them. For businesses looking to invest in backlit signing, you can’t go wrong with acrylic plastic.
Available in a wide variety of colours, thicknesses, and finishes (i.e. matte, glossy, transparent, etc.), acrylic plastics respond exceptionally well to laser cutting techniques and can be processed into a range of sizes. And again, you can easily install LED lighting into your acrylic signage to create safe and easy backlit signage for your office.
Acrylic signs are also lightweight and durable, making them a great investment for trade shows and stall decor, if you anticipate your business will be frequently participating in these events.
Traffolyte
Like acrylic, traffolyte plastics are hard-wearing and durable, alongside being lower cost when compared to other premium laser cutting materials. Traffolyte is also popular for its unique two-toned high-contrast presentation and layered construction, allowing your design to boast one plastic colour under another. For businesses with colourful branding, traffolyte is sure to delight. This is also what makes traffolyte a great choice for plastic labels and engraved nametags as well.
Another major advantage of traffolyte signage is that traffolyte is corrosion resistant and suitable for outdoor installation. So if you’re looking for a more colourful, lower-cost alternative to stainless steel, look no further than traffolyte for your laser cut office signage.
Wood
We’re big fans of wood laser cutting ourselves, but we’re definitely not alone, as a strong majority of our laser cut office signage projects actually do come to us expressly asking for plywood materials and even solid wood signage.
The burnt-look two-tone finish of laser engraved wood is a consistent crowd pleaser, and a great fit for office spaces that seek a more organic look and feel – think warm overhead lighting, plenty of plants, and then picture some stunning custom wood signs hanging above it all.
The only downside to laser cut wood signage is that unlike the other materials on this list, wood signs aren’t suitable for outdoor installation. For offices looking for an earthy, rustic style, however, laser cut wood signage is sure to compliment your office space nicely.
Partner with Vector & Raster Laser Services for Your Laser Cut Office Signage
Whether you’re after wooden office signage, backlit acrylic signage, or office signage made from any other materials, you can rely on Vector & Raster Laser Services to bring your designs to life with great care and attention to detail.
If you have a concept for your laser cut office signage project that you’d like to float by us, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today. Our designers and laser cutting technicians will work with you to outline your project scope and send you a no-obligation quote promptly to get the ball rolling on your project planning.
Laser Cut Office Signage – FAQs
1. How long do laser cut signs last?
Depending on the materials used and treatment/finishes applied (for wood signage, etc.), laser cut signs can last for decades with proper care and handling.
2. Is laser cut signage worth the extra cost over printed signs?
As laser cut signs maintain presentability and quality for decades longer than printed signs, the total cost value over the sign’s usable lifespan makes laser cutting a far more cost-effective sign production method.
3. Can laser cut signs be used outdoors in Australia?
Yes, laser cut signs made with durable, outdoor-rated materials like stainless steel, traffolyte, and other corrosion resistant metals and plastics, can be installed in outdoor settings.
4. What materials can be laser cut for office signs?
There are a wide range of materials that are suitable for laser cut office sign production, ranging from metals like stainless steel, aluminium, and brass, to plastics, wood and wood composite materials.
5. Can you laser cut my exact logo?
Yes, our precision laser cutting technology can cut or engrave the precise dimensions of your business logo and branding onto your selected material surfaces.
6. What artwork file format do laser cutters need?
Acceptable file types when providing vector line drawings include CDR, EPS, PDF, AI, DXF and DWG.
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