2022 WSA Design Awards

2022 WSA Design Awards

Oct 13, 2022 | Awards, News

Creative Sign was excited to join all the wonderful Wisconsin sign companies and vendors at this year’s Wisconsin Sign Association Design Awards, held in Madison, Wisconsin.  So much great signage has gone up in the state over the past year, and it was wonderful to celebrate the triumphs of the sign industry.

A special congratulations to our newest Design Team addition Bailey Schulte, who brought home an award for her first (and only) entry, Redneck Addiction!  What a way to start your first WSA conference!

We are all so grateful for our whole amazing Creative Sign team that sells, designs, produces, installs and supports all of the spectacular projects we do.  It’s been a great year!

 

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ADA Sample Wall Complete

ADA Sample Wall Complete

Oct 10, 2022 | News, Sign Type Highlight

We’re happy to announce the completion of our ADA sample wall.  A BIG thanks to our ADA team for helping produce these samples so that we can show them off to customers!

 

What’s on the wall:

We’ve collected some of our favorite sample signs from the last couple years and produced 30 new signs.  Each of our 10 designs featured on our Custom ADA Signage Collection found here are displayed, each made in our three different construction methods so that you can compare each type side by side.

Our Photopolyer is a hearty and reliable method great for use in schools, hospitals and other buildings that require a vandal resistant solution.

Tactile and Braille is an economical solution with a sharp appearance and wide variety of material choices.

Our Raised Direct Print method is both economical and durable.  Most laminates and textures can be mimicked for a lower cost than traditional laminates.

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Take a tour:

We love showing off where the magic happens.  Ask your Sign Consultant or call us at 920.336.8900 for a tour of our facility.  See the production of our ADA signs up close, touch and handle the samples on our new wall, and ask any questions you may have about our process and products.  Our experts would love to answer any question!

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Our Capabilities:

Creative Sign can design, produce, and/or install your ADA signage packages – big and small!  Our team can design ADA compliant sign packages that turn heads!  We can plan and execute a quality wayfinding solution while using superior products and construction methods, as well as those fine design details that can add a real luxury to your signage.  Our sign schedules and installation guides take the guesswork out of your project.

Let our experts get you compliant!  Contact an expert.

For photos of our ADA signs, take a look at our Gallery here.

 

Rockstar of the Quarter: Amanda Schwartz

Rockstar of the Quarter: Amanda Schwartz

Jul 14, 2022 | News, Rockstar of the Quarter

And Creative Sign Rockstar of the Quarter goes to…. Amanda Schwartz!

Position:  Director of Design

Trait of Extreme Awesomeness:  Respect

What her team says about her:  “Amanda is a supportive and motivational team leader. She always keeps an eye out for other people’s wellbeing, while maintaining a fun and professional work environment.  Learning from Amanda has been a blast.”

“She is always striving to find ways to better the company as a whole, as well as herself.  She makes a point to get to know all staff, trying to ensure everyone feels like a part of the Creative Sign family.”

Amanda joined the Creative Sign team in June of 2010 as a Graphics Designer and now heads a team of 5 of the best Designers (and best people) in the world.  

Congrats, Amanda!

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Rockstar of the Quarter: Pete Thomas

Rockstar of the Quarter: Pete Thomas

Apr 19, 2022 | News, Rockstar of the Quarter

​​​And Creative Sign Rockstar of the Quarter goes to…. Pete Thomas!

Position:  Sign Fabricator

Trait of Extreme Awesomeness:  Credibility

What his co-workers have said about him:  “Pete does a great job of setting a high bar.  He is a good communicator, team-orientated and a nice role model.”

“Pete is dedicated to his craft.  He is always the last one here in the shop.”

Pete joined the Creative Sign Fab Team in June of 2016 and has been a consistent contributor of the department ever since.

Congrats, Pete!  Thank you for all your hard work!

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New Design Loft + Upper Offices

New Design Loft + Upper Offices

Jan 20, 2022 | News

New year, new Design space!  Our Design Team’s long-awaited migration to our Design Loft + Upper Offices is finally here.  With fun graphics and signage everywhere, as well as new mood and color match friendly lighting, our self-proclaimed Sign Nerds are settling in and getting inspired in their new space.  Swing by Creative Sign for a tour of our facility and make sure to stop by the upper level!

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Our giant glasses are made from budget-friendly Gatorfoam, painted to match our accent wall.  Tiny nails hang up our Chemmetal laminate samples that flutter in a breeze.   And for those unfamiliar with the sign industry, “a box on a stick” is what we call a boring pylon sign.  (Our Fab team hates building boxes on sticks, and our Design team hates drawing them, so bring us your challenges and let our masters work!)

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Our own projects always take the back burner when we are crazy busy with customer projects, so we are happy to finally wrap this one up!  It was an amazing group effort.  Thank you to all that helped make this happen:

Demolition:  Tim Roffers, Amanda Schwartz, Bill Vandermause, Nicole Mattson, Timothy Porter, Greg Wilson

Painting:  Amanda Schwartz, Bill Vandermause, Nicole Mattson, Timothy Porter, Bridget Novak, Chris Carr, Pete Thomas, Bobbi Johnson, Elizabeth Kirsteatter, Derek Fuller

Printing:  Joe Bott

Graphics Install:  Bailey Schulte, John Slaby, Amanda Schwartz, Bill Vandermause, Bobbi Johnson

Routing:  Andy Heyrman

3D Printing:  Jay Mathu

Sign & Counter Painting:  Bill Prokash

Counter Install:  Greg Wilson

Sign Install: Bill Vandermause, Sean Barrett, John Slaby

Flooring:  Mike Thomas, Andy Parshen

Flooring/Trim:  Ray Polomis

Lighting/Electrical:  Thomas Electric

Tech Assistance:  Technology Architects

General Help:  Greg Wilson, Brian Meyer, Tim Schultz, Peyton Czarapata, Darrin Kuhn

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What a difference paint and vinyl can make!  Our Upper Offices were formerly our neon room… so we’re giving a nod to its past life with some neon signs we came across during clean up.  Every square inch needed a paint job – stairs and corrugated ceiling included!  But the work was worth it.  Graphics color matched the vinyl applied to our PMS staircase and full vinyl prints were applied to all doors.  Bright, graphic colors, playful signage, and raw metal accents make this new space into a shrine to the sign industry.  Even an unused tube turned into a Mario pipe and a utility room panel is decked out with glow in the dark LOTR vinyl.

 

It’s really a shame we don’t have any fun here….

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Rockstar of the Quarter: Andy Heyrman

Rockstar of the Quarter: Andy Heyrman

Jan 18, 2022 | News, Rockstar of the Quarter

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And Creative Sign Rockstar of the Quarter goes to…. Andy Heyrman!

Position:  Director of Channel Letters & Routing

Trait of Extreme Awesomeness:  Personal Performance

What his co-worker has said about him:  “Dude is crazy knowledgeable!  He is a go-to resource whenever there is a question on our capabilities and sign construction.  A lot is asked of him and he is more than up to the task.  He has done a great job seeing the bigger picture, helping make workflow optimized and efficient company wide.”

Andy joined the Creative Sign team in 2016 as a CNC Router Technician and by 2020 he was heading up both the Routing Department and Channel Letter Department.  His contribution and leadership has helped Creative Sign become what it is today.

Congrats, Andy!  Thank you for all you do for our team!

 

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