Access Creative College’s Signage Rebrand

The project involved more than simply producing and fitting graphics. The materials and finishes needed to suit the building while delivering the appearance the college and its designers wanted to achieve.

We worked closely with the design team to understand the requirements and advise on suitable materials, particularly for the extensive window treatment.

Before production began, our team supplied physical samples, including solar window films. This gave the designers and client an opportunity to assess the appearance, suitability and expected performance of the proposed materials before approving them for production.

With the finishes agreed, we moved ahead with producing the graphics and preparing for installation.

The finished scheme brought together wall wraps, solar window film, external vinyl graphics and high-level branded flags. Each element was installed as part of the wider rebrand, creating a consistent look across the building's exterior.

The level of pedestrian and vehicle traffic directly outside the college was one of the biggest practical challenges.

Installing large-format graphics along the front elevation required the team to consider both safety and access, particularly when working across the windows and exterior walls.

Rather than carrying out all the work during normal hours, much of the front-facing installation was scheduled for quieter periods.

This gave our installers more suitable working conditions while helping to minimise disruption to the public and the college.

With wall wraps, window film, external vinyl graphics and high-level flags forming part of the project, the installation involved several different applications.

Each needed to be considered as part of the overall programme.

By coordinating the production and installation stages, Signs Express Bristol was able to address material and finish considerations before work began on site and manage the installation through to completion.

A particular highlight for us was being able to contribute to the project beyond the installation itself.

Working with the designers and supplying physical material samples meant our team could offer guidance on how the proposed finishes would look and perform before production began.

The scale of the exterior rebrand was also something the team took pride in.

Large wall wraps, extensive solar window film, external graphics and top-storey flags all contributed to the finished appearance. Seeing the original designs applied across the building showed how the different signage elements worked together.

Completing the installation within one week was another positive outcome, particularly given the location and the amount of front-facing work that had to take place outside normal hours.