Vehicle lettering
From discreet lettering to a full wrap. Mobile, visible and present across your whole area of operation.
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Signage and lettering: vehicles, shop windows and signs that work for you
Lettering for vehicles, shop windows, signs and façades: design, production and coordination. Clearly visible and cleanly finished. Der-H Medien, nationwide.
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Signage and lettering: what exactly is it?
Signage and lettering are permanent advertising surfaces: vehicle lettering, shop window design, signs, façade advertising and interior design. They advertise every day and incur no ongoing advertising costs, provided they are well designed and neatly applied.
Two things decide success: legibility for people driving or walking past, and the quality of the workmanship. A brief message with strong contrast and a bubble-free, precisely fitted film look professional. Mistakes in the fitting are noticed immediately.
Background
Signage and lettering: why it matters.
A lettered vehicle or a clear sign works every day without you having to keep paying for it. At the same time, it shows how you work: carefully or carelessly.
Legibility for people driving or walking past is the main task. That calls for few words, strong contrast and a clear design.
Overview
Signage and lettering: building blocks and variants.
Shop windows and glass surfaces
Films, lettering and designs that can be seen from inside and out.
Signs
Information signs, company signs and directional signs, indoors and outdoors.
Façade advertising
Lettering and illuminated signs, matched to the building and any permits required.
Interior design
Wall graphics and wayfinding systems for offices, practices and shops.
Privacy screening and décor
Designed films that combine privacy with good looks.
Our work
Signage and lettering: what we do for you.
Vehicle lettering
From discreet lettering to full-surface design.
Shop windows & glass surfaces
Films, lettering and designs that look good from inside and out.
Signs & façade advertising
Information, company and illuminated signs, matched to your branding.
Design
With an eye to legibility, contrast and brand.
Coordinating the installation
Appointments, surfaces and permits where needed.
Quality
Signage and lettering: how to recognise good work.
- The message can be taken in by someone driving or walking past
- Contrast works in sunlight and in the dark
- The film suits the surface (paintwork, glass, wall)
- The application is clean, with no bubbles or creases
- The design follows the rest of your branding
- Permits and requirements have been taken into account
Costs
Signage and lettering: what it costs.
The costs depend on the surface area, the material, and the effort involved in design and installation. Simple lettering is cheaper than a full-surface design.
The calculation behind this: How we calculate our prices.
What determines the price
- Surface area and shape of the object
- Material and the durability you need
- Design effort
- Installation on site
- Permits for outdoor advertising
What you can prepare
- Photos and measurements of the vehicle or surface
- Logo and contact details
- How long the lettering should stay
- Your preferred date
Pitfalls
Signage and lettering: common mistakes.
- too much text for a moving vehicle
- no consideration of the surface (paintwork, glass, wall)
- contrasts that vanish in sunlight or darkness
- a design that does not fit the rest of your brand
Frequently asked questions
Questions about signage and lettering.
Can vehicle lettering be removed again?
As a rule, yes, depending on the film and the surface. We advise you on this before you choose.
Do I need a permit for signs?
For outdoor advertising this may be the case. We point it out and coordinate the steps with you; binding information comes from the relevant authority.
Will a vehicle film damage the paintwork?
Not as a rule, if the original paint is intact. We advise on film and surface, and you should be told in advance if there is any existing damage.
How long does lettering last?
That depends on the material, care and weather. We will tell you the expected lifespan before you choose.
Guides
Further reading.
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