Flag signs

Optimum visibility

More than a flag, a standard

In the world of commerce, visibility is essential. To attract customers, many stores and other commercial structures opt for the flag sign.

A flag sign is a sign fixed perpendicularly to the façade of a business premises.
A flag sign provides long-distance visibility in the axis of a street or thoroughfare.
Whether you opt for a simple sign, an illuminated model or a flag sign, you should be aware that their functions remain the same. First of all, a flag sign is primarily used to indicate your company’s presence. If your premises are located on a busy street, its installation will attract customers and guide them towards you. It also informs passers-by of the nature of the activities and services you offer.

When setting up your flag sign, you need to ensure that its design is attractive. Classic shapes such as rectangles, squares or ovals are timeless and tried and tested. A touch of fantasy and originality can also add a little extra to your facade. Don’t hesitate to opt for customized, colorful signs to help you stand out from the crowd.

The different types of flag signs

Flag signs come in a variety of forms, depending on customer requirements. Depending on the layout of your premises, you can opt for a single- or double-sided sign. Some businesses, such as pharmacies or drugstores, opt for flag signs illuminated by neon or LED lights (like pharmacy crosses, for example).
Hotels and restaurants, on the other hand, most often use canvas flag signs. These combine metal boxes and canvas.
There are also flag signs in the shape of objects: opticians, for example, use luminous flags in the shape of a pair of spectacles.

Illuminated flag signs

Since the primary purpose of a flag sign is to attract the public’s attention, it’s a good idea to make it as visible as possible. To achieve this, it’s a good idea to choose an illuminated model. This will have the advantage of capturing the customer’s attention while ensuring good visibility of the establishment, day and night. Before installing your illuminated flag sign, you can choose between neon or LED lighting, depending on the result you want to achieve.

Visual appearance of flag signs

Depending on the activity of businesses such as pharmacies or opticians, flag signs can take on particular forms. On some streets, for example, you’ll find luminous pharmacy crosses to indicate the presence of a pharmacy, or large pairs of glasses to indicate the presence of an optician.

Standards for flag signs

When choosing to install a flag sign, be aware that there are specific rules to be followed. These laws have been put in place to avoid possible “visual pollution”. These standards, which mainly concern installation, vary according to the type of business, the position of the sign and the objective it is intended to achieve.

Shapes that match your image

Of course, the visual aspect of an illuminated flag sign depends entirely on the customer’s needs. So it’s not uncommon to find cake- or bread-shaped boxes – for bakeries and pastry shops – or signs with geometric shapes but beautiful illustrations – for bars, hotels or travel agencies.

Be visible, opt for a flag sign

Are you a retailer, franchisee, pharmacy or restaurant? Choose an illuminated flag sign. This type of sign is the ideal complement to your existing sign.

Are you still hesitating between a neon or LED flag, a rectangular or circular shape? Then contact us. Our teams and design office will advise and support you right through to the installation and maintenance of your flag sign.

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Flag signs

More than a flag, a standard

The different types of flag signs

Illuminated flag signs

Visual appearance of flag signs

Standards for flag signs

Shapes that match your image

Be visible, opt for a flag sign

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