Choosing dimensional signage

Dimensional signage uses individually shaped letters, logos, or layered pieces that project from a background. Material, thickness, color, spacing, and mounting determine the finished appearance. Send a vector logo, approximate overall size, and wall photos for a quote covering fabrication, plus installation or shipping.

Key takeaways

  • Choose the overall logo size before judging individual letter dimensions.
  • Include the arrival view and wall details when planning a lobby sign.
  • Treat the letter set, mounting preparation, and installation as one coordinated project.

Materials, sizes & finishing

What we confirm

Artwork
Vector letterforms and logo outlines at the intended proportions
Material
Acrylic, metal, or another proposed fabrication material identified in the quote
Dimensions
Overall size, letter heights, thickness, and spacing
Finish
Face and edge color references and approved finish direction
Mounting
Wall type, layout, spacing from the wall, hardware, and installation responsibilities

Ways to customize

  • Individual letters and logos or a layered sign with a backing panel
  • Acrylic or metal appearance directions reviewed against the artwork and budget
  • Face and edge finishes to coordinate with the brand and surrounding interior
  • Flush or offset mounting considered for the selected sign and wall
  • Fabrication for shipment or a project that includes local installation

Need help preparing files? See Artwork Setup.

Common uses

  • Office lobby logos and reception wall lettering
  • Retail business names and interior brand walls
  • Medical and professional office identification
  • Restaurant, hospitality, and storefront lettering

From artwork to finished sign

  1. 1) Share the logo and setting

    Send vector artwork, approximate overall size, wall photos, and the installation address or shipping ZIP code.

  2. 2) Review material and depth

    We discuss the letter construction, face and edge finish, spacing, and how the sign will attach to the wall.

  3. 3) Approve the proof and scope

    Confirm the artwork, dimensions, material, finish, mounting preparation, and included services before fabrication.

  4. 4) Fabricate and install or ship

    We make the approved letter set and complete the quoted installation or direct shipment.

Dimensional Signage questions

What are dimensional signs?

Dimensional signs use separate raised letters, logos, or layered shapes that project from their background. Their visible edges and shadows create depth that a flat print does not have. They are used for reception logos, office identification, and business names.

Can you make a custom lobby logo from our artwork?

Yes. Send a vector logo, approximate overall dimensions, brand color references, and wall photos. We review material, depth, spacing, and mounting to quote the letter set and any installation.

Should I choose acrylic or metal letters?

Start with the desired finish, thickness, budget, and indoor or outdoor location. Acrylic and metal lead to different fabrication and finish choices. We review those requirements before recommending a specific construction.

How much do dimensional letters cost?

Cost varies with the size and number of pieces, material, thickness, cut detail, finishing, mounting preparation, and installation conditions. A vector logo and site photos allow a more useful quote than a price based only on word count.

Do you install dimensional signs in San Jose and Silicon Valley?

Yes. We quote installation for San Jose and the listed Silicon Valley service areas after reviewing the address, wall, height, access, and any property requirements. Mounting preparation and installation responsibilities are stated with the order.

Can you ship a logo sign to another installer?

Yes. We ship fabricated signs nationwide. Tell us who will install the sign and provide any required layout, hardware, or mounting details before fabrication so the handoff is included in the scope.

Can dimensional letters be used on an exterior storefront?

Exterior lettering can be reviewed for the intended site. The material, finish, attachment, exposure, and property requirements need to fit that application; an interior sign specification should not be assumed to suit the outdoors.

What should you approve before fabrication?

A front view shows the logo layout, but the side view needs to explain the layers, thicknesses, and gaps. Compare those drawings with a placement view on your actual wall, then check the materials, finishes, and installation or shipping scope against the quote.

Use our layered dimensional sign planning guide to compare individual letters with a backer panel and prepare your approval checklist.

Explore dimensional sign placement

See the BetterUp dimensional-letter installation narrative for a documented alignment and mounting situation, and the black aluminum sign study for its installation photograph and clearly identified concept imagery.

Gallery images are visual references for raised lettering. They do not establish a San Jose installation or specify the construction of your wall.

Get a quote for your sign

Send your artwork, approximate size, quantity, deadline, and a photo of where the sign will go. Include a delivery ZIP code for shipping or an installation address for site work.

We fabricate custom signs and offer direct shipping nationwide. For sign installation in San Jose and the Bay Area, we review the surface, access, and mounting requirements with your project.

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