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Cakes and PVC: What do they have in common?
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Cakes and PVC: What do they have in common?

ote>Vinyl is a standard sign and graphics material, with great results for a whole range of applications. But there is more than one type, and it's important to choose the correct media for your project.  
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4 Great Wallcovering Trends: Graphics, Geometrics, Grasscloth & Glitz
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4 Great Wallcovering Trends: Graphics, Geometrics, Grasscloth & Glitz

ote>We’re in a time of new found appreciation and demand for wallpaper and wallcoverings. The design trends are pointing to a desire to add pattern  
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2019 Signs Of The Times Awards Are In—and We Won Two!
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2019 Signs Of The Times Awards Are In—and We Won Two!

We’re excited to share that we won both the silver and bronze medals in the 2019 Best Original Design and...
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See You on the Waterfront
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See You on the Waterfront

If you ask any member of our team about the most exciting part of our work, you’ll likely get the...
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Soaring With the Eagles
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Soaring With the Eagles

The Boston College Eagles soared to new heights this year as the 156-year-old research university unveiled its new state-of-the-art recreation...
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Understanding Ink: Sign printing options, 2019 innovations and when to use what
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Understanding Ink: Sign printing options, 2019 innovations and when to use what

nding Ink: Sign printing options, 2019 innovations and when to use what.
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Where Do We Go Now? Exploring The Wonders Of Wayfinding Design
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Where Do We Go Now? Exploring The Wonders Of Wayfinding Design

ote>Wayfinding design is often taken for granted. Yet, by creating innovative signage, today's brands can do more than help visitors navigate environments.
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Why Outdoor Signage Is as Important as Your Website
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Why Outdoor Signage Is as Important as Your Website

Outdoor signs might seem kind of old school in the digital age, but customers can't buy from you if they can't find you. Learn how to get yourself noticed.

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Grainmaker is Bowled Over with Our Signs
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Grainmaker is Bowled Over with Our Signs

“I passed a new place and it looks pretty cool. We should try it.” How many times has a friend...
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Top 3 Different Signage to Promote Your Business
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Top 3 Different Signage to Promote Your Business

In the market, there are vast ways to advertise a business brand strategically.  Business signage is multi-functional, and it can do many tasks in one installation.  It can promote, advertise, and attract many customers. Thus, it is a cost-effective marketing strategy.Since the primary purpose is to attract customers, it has to be noticed easily. If it is in a visible position, where a lot of people pass by, the sign will be much more effective.
 
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5 Types of Environmental Graphic Design and How It Impacts an Experience
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5 Types of Environmental Graphic Design and How It Impacts an Experience

Environmental graphic design is what makes boring places look interesting. Learn more about the types of places that environmental graphic design can enhance.
 
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An Event of Their Own
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An Event of Their Own

As much as we love making new signs, sometimes we mourn the loss of one more long-standing neon landmark from...
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Our Spring went to the Dogs (And Cats)
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Our Spring went to the Dogs (And Cats)

In May we were helping brand the National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) non-profit canine center just in time...
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Six String Grill & Stage
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Six String Grill & Stage

The Briar Group, one of our long-term customers, was looking to open a new restaurant and bar featuring live music...
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The Rise of Indoor LED
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The Rise of Indoor LED

Businesses from Hong Kong to Australia and beyond have embraced indoor LED technology. From its seamless look to its high performance in daylight, LED is changing minds among those who might have been resisting it as a fad or short-term trend. Among the most common reasons for pursuing LED screens are improved customer attraction and longevity of the equipment. Today’s LED solutions support retailers’ ads, video content, and more.
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The Benefits of Signage Infographic
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The Benefits of Signage Infographic

Your small business sign is much more than an indication of where your business is located. A sign actually gives you one of the biggest bangs for your advertising buck. It helps you gain an identity as well as new clients, which in turn adds to your bottom line. Did you know a recent survey found 35% of passersby wouldn’t have known about a business without a sign? Studies also show your signage is more effective at keeping your business top of mind with consumers than TV or radio advertising. Delve into this and other interesting statistics with a revealing infographic on the benefits of signs.
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Lessons in Middle School Remodeling
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Lessons in Middle School Remodeling

In 1989, the Quincy public school system made the “honor roll”. That’s when the broad, horseshoe-shaped brick home of South-West...
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The Writing’s On the Wall
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The Writing’s On the Wall

Bette Davis once said, “I’d luv ta kiss ya, but I just washed my hair.” The tough-talking, Academy Award-winning actress...
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If You’re Reading This Sign, Customer Experience Is Happening
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If You’re Reading This Sign, Customer Experience Is Happening

Simple everyday signage communicates your brand to customers as much as any formal signage does. It’s important to keep in mind how a little friendliness and candor can go a long way to helping a business stand out. And these memorable interactions don’t have to be limited to printed signs. Boost your customer engagement with memorable messaging across platforms through friendlier and warmer language or approach.

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How to Navigate a Wayfinding Redesign
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How to Navigate a Wayfinding Redesign

Wayfinding redesign projects benefit from designated leaders, established standards, and experience-based user feedback on proposed solutions. A building’s redesign can be a cornerstone of wayfinding. Design elements that facilitate wayfinding can include lighting, color, functional pathways, and even acoustics. By considering the building and its users together, a wayfinding redesign can be intuitive and effective.

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How Many Kinds of Signs Can You Name?
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How Many Kinds of Signs Can You Name?

How Many Kinds of Signs Can You Name? There are more than 206 bones in the human body, each one...
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Convert Your Existing Signs to LED Technology – Part 2
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Convert Your Existing Signs to LED Technology – Part 2

Convert Your Existing Signs to LED Technology - Part 2 Last time, we discussed some of the benefits that make...
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Inside Metro Signs – Corey Fisher, Partner, V.P. Operations
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Inside Metro Signs – Corey Fisher, Partner, V.P. Operations

With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Corey Fisher is a man who knows how to...
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Helping You Find Your Way Around
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Helping You Find Your Way Around

If you'd watched us work for the past couple of weeks, you might've thought we were going around in circles....
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Carved and Routed Signs
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Carved and Routed Signs

In sign-making, as in so much of daily life, what’s old is often new again. Sign-making dates back to very...
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Five Things You Don’t Know About Wayfinding Signs
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Five Things You Don’t Know About Wayfinding Signs

"Wayfinding" is a fascinating word that conveys its own meaning very clearly - which is precisely what you expect from...
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Getting More From the Business Sign ROI Calculator
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Getting More From the Business Sign ROI Calculator

Signs cost money. So before you commit your business to getting a new or updated sign, it's natural and prudent...
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FedEx Survey Finds Signage Powerful
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FedEx Survey Finds Signage Powerful

Federal Express is both a well known brand and a highly successful company. So when it says there's a solid...
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Inside Metro Signs – Susan MacGregor, Senior Designer
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Inside Metro Signs – Susan MacGregor, Senior Designer

To most of us, beautiful designs just spring full blown from nowhere in particular. But in reality, the polished look...
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The Art of Sign Design: How to Create an Effective Sign
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The Art of Sign Design: How to Create an Effective Sign

Sign design is an art that requires a mix of creativity, intelligence, and cost-effectiveness. At Metro Sign & Awning, we carefully clarify the purpose of the sign, identify the target audience and message delivery, dial in the color psychology, context, and others to provide a truly well-crafted sign. Learn more about our process as we work to help your sign generate, attract, and direct public attention.
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Much-Needed Signage Facelift For Daikayama Restaurant
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Much-Needed Signage Facelift For Daikayama Restaurant

As Shakespeare wrote (Act II, Scene 2, "Romeo and Juliet"):  "What's in a name? That which we call a rose...
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Inside Metro Sign and Awning – Mark Vella, Account Manager
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Inside Metro Sign and Awning – Mark Vella, Account Manager

Cabinet maker, sign maker, account manager. Mark Vella is a "hands-on" kind of guy who very much enjoys working with...
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Getting Permits for Business Signs
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Getting Permits for Business Signs

Pretty much any sign you can think of, we can make for you. But that doesn't mean you can get...
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Monoosnoc Brook Greenway Project
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Monoosnoc Brook Greenway Project

The Atlantic Ocean has many tributaries in North America, including: Massachusett’s famed Merrimack River, which is fed by The Nashua...
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Boston Children’s Hospital Gets New Outdoor Signs
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Boston Children’s Hospital Gets New Outdoor Signs

When Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) determined its ongoing rebranding program – which covers BCH Boston, as well as BCH Martha...
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EMCs Examined: Sign Technology Has Come a Long, Long Way
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EMCs Examined: Sign Technology Has Come a Long, Long Way

EMCs Examined: Sign Technology Has Come a Long, Long Way I walked into my local grocer the other day and...
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Bella Sera Improves Visibility with New Signage
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Bella Sera Improves Visibility with New Signage

What do you do when a company wants new signage, but doesn’t have the rights to install it on their...
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Insights to Wayfinding Signs for Bourne National Cemetery
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Insights to Wayfinding Signs for Bourne National Cemetery

For most people visiting a national cemetery - understandably coping with a powerful mixture of pride, grief and distress - it can be difficult to keep your wits about you. Learn how we pulled out all the stops for this project in terms of design, placement, visibility, clarity, and durability to guide veterans' loved ones to their destinations.
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Wayfinding Signs Key Part of National Cemetery Expansion Project
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Wayfinding Signs Key Part of National Cemetery Expansion Project

Metro Sign and Awning is immensely proud and honored that we were selected to partner with general contractor Spanish Springs...
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That’s a Refreshing Sign! New Balance Leaves Footprint on Parks
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That’s a Refreshing Sign! New Balance Leaves Footprint on Parks

That's a Refreshing Sign! New Balance Leaves Footprint on Parks Now we can say we left our footprint along the...
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