Illuminated signs, halo-lit logos and light boxes

Signs people can see in the day and at night

In the day, a lit sign is like any other sign. After dark, it is often the only thing people can see. At a wine estate, it helps guests find the cellar door. At a hotel, it helps arriving guests find the entrance. It also helps people find a practice or shop after hours.

At night, the Bergrivier Dental sign has a white halo of light on its wall. The Lanzerac Hotel and Spa sign shows the estate crest, the year 1692 and five stars in light.

Halo-lit signs, face-lit signs and light boxes

Halo-lit signs have lights behind the letters or logo. The light shines back onto the wall, so a soft glow outlines the shape. The front of the letters stays solid. This gives a soft, simple look. It suits the red La Motte crests on an oak wall, on the front of the tasting counter and at the end of the barrel cellar.

Face-lit letters light up through their fronts, so they are brighter and easier to read from far away. Light boxes have lights inside, behind a printed face. The whole panel lights up, which works well for shopfronts and menus.

Lit signs made from your logo

Logos with bold shapes and solid areas light best. Very fine lines and tiny text are hard to light evenly. We may suggest lighting only the main shape and leaving the small details unlit. We set up large crests at full size before production. Our photo of the Lanzerac crest artwork on the floor shows how large these crests are.

Power and position

Every lit sign needs power where it is mounted. A qualified electrician should connect it to the mains. Send us photos of the wall and the nearest power point. Also send a photo from the place where people will first see the sign. Tell us if the sign is indoors or outdoors. We will confirm the lighting, fixing and fitting when we quote. For signs made of coloured lines of light, see neon and LED signs.