When Kirbys Construction approached us, the brief covered the places where customers, visitors and other road users would encounter its brand: outside the building, at the entrance, throughout the office and on its commercial vehicles.
Our role was to carry that identity consistently across different materials, surfaces and settings, with a complete service from the initial site visit and comprehensive quotation through to design, production and installation.
From site visit to installation
We began with a site visit, followed by a comprehensive quotation for the premises signage and vehicle graphics.
The design work brought the individual elements together, adapting Kirbys’ branding to suit each application. The exterior sign needed scale and presence, the entrance glazing provided space for service messaging, and the internal signs and vehicle graphics continued the same recognisable identity.
With Purple Frog Signs handling design, production and fitting, Kirbys had one signage partner overseeing the project from start to finish.
External signage with a raised ACM logo
The main exterior feature is a large folded tray sign with a powder-coated finish, installed above the entrance.
We produced the Kirbys logo from CNC-cut aluminium composite material, known as ACM, and mounted it on stand-off locators. These hold the logo away from the sign face, creating depth and visible shadows around its geometric shapes.
Cut vinyl lettering completes the sign with the company name and website address. The combination of a raised logo, fine white lettering and a dark background gives the sign a distinctive appearance while keeping the business information clear.
Printed entrance graphics that introduce the business
At entrance level, we installed digitally printed contra-vision film to the inside of the glass door and windows.
The graphics combine Kirbys’ branding with imagery and messaging for its healthcare, education and commercial construction services. This gives the entrance a useful communication role, introducing what the company does as visitors arrive.
The glazing and the sign above it work together visually, carrying the same identity across the frontage.
Branded frosted glass throughout the office
Inside the premises, we applied branded glass manifestations using frosted, etched-effect film.
Kirbys’ logo is incorporated into broad horizontal bands across the internal glazing. The repeated design makes the glass more apparent and brings the company’s identity into the office, while leaving clear areas above and below the film.
This more understated treatment complements the larger exterior graphics and continues the branding through the interior.
A Foamex wall sign with depth and definition
We also produced and installed a wall-mounted Foamex logo sign.
Individual logo elements and company lettering stand proud of the wall, creating a strong focal point within the premises. The shapes, colours and typography connect the interior sign with the external signage and glazing graphics.
It is another application of the same identity, adapted to work against a simple interior wall.
Cut vinyl graphics for four commercial vehicles
The project extended beyond the premises with branded cut vinyl graphics for four commercial vehicles.
The vehicle graphics carry Kirbys’ distinctive logo and company identity onto the road. On the van pictured, a large logo graphic makes use of the side panels, supported by the company name, website and contact details, with further branding across the rear.
The result is a clear visual connection between the vehicles and the premises, whether the business is seen at its own address, travelling between projects or working at a customer’s site.
One consistent identity across premises and vehicles
From the raised exterior logo to the frosted office glass and commercial vehicle graphics, the completed work gives Kirbys a consistent presence across its premises and fleet.
Each element serves a different purpose, with materials and layouts suited to its setting. Together, they show how building signage, interior branding and vehicle graphics can form one coordinated project.
Planning signage for new premises or a commercial fleet?
Purple Frog Signs designs, produces and installs business signage, window graphics, interior branding and vehicle graphics across Kent, London and the South East.
If you are moving premises, updating your signage or branding your commercial vehicles, we can help with the site visit, design, quotation, production and installation.
Talk to us about your signage project or call 01303 656 111.
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