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FUTURE SIGNAGEIN RETAIL SECTOR

KIRAN KUMAR VATHADA

MS – RETAIL DESIGN MANAGEMENT – TUDELFT



FUTURE SIGNAGE



Nothing we cando can changethe past, buteverything we

do changes thefuture…

— Ashleigh Brilliant



Introduction

Explore the future from the perspective of retail signage….and highlighting how the

technology and our sense play a role in the retail experience both in and out to the

store.

Understanding the forces of change and provide a framework in which we can

envision this new future of the retail world.



Goal

Provide a snapshot of the changing in retail signage and inspiring businesses in

innovations.

Identify Trends & technology

ObservationInnovation

Social Behavior



SIGNAGE is any kind of visual graphics created to display information to

a particular audience.

This is typically manifested in the form of way finding information in places

such as streets or inside/outside of buildings.



TYPES OF SIGNAGE

Oil Stock sign - massive signage for Oil Stock age.

Street signage - signs stamped out of metal with lettering embossed or printed (or both).

Neon signage - Electric lighting

Modular signage - A signage system that consists of pre designed elementary units.

Custom-made signage - Signs that are built from scratch to suit a specific requirement

presented by a client or a specific project.

MCFT (Modular Curved Frame Technology) — A contemporary fusion between custom-

made signage and modular sign systems that features a curved profile.

LED sign (light-emitting diodes technology) — LED lighting

Architectural Signage/Way finding Systems - A unified system of signs for a single facility

that aid in way finding and identification of specific destinations within the facility. Signs

include building and room identification signs, directional and informational signs and

regulatory signs. In the US, all such systems must comply with the ADA.



HISTORY OF SIGNAGE

Signs have been a fundamental element in trade and have been

around since human beings first began expressing themselves by

drawing in caves.

When thinking of the history of signs, few of us contemplate its

presence in the ancient world however; in reality they were a huge part

of human communication.



HISTORY OF SIGNAGE

The first known use of signs was

during the Palaeolithic age, around

18,000 BC, where signs were not

only used to communicate, but were

also ritualistic and spiritual in naturesymbolism.

The word ‘sign’ derives from the

ancient Latin ‘signum’ and it means

mark or token.

The Romans were the first to

recognize how valuable signs are

and they introduced the first road

sign system to indicate distances

and direction.



HISTORY OF SIGNAGE

After the dark ages there was a dramatic

increase in commerce, trade and wealth,and this created increasingly artistic

forms of trade signs. There was

competition to see who could create the

most elaborate signs. The use of gilding,

ornamental iron, bright paint and

carvings became increasingly popular.During the industrial revolution the

invention of motor cars meant that road

signage became even more important for

maintaining the safety of people.



HISTORY OF SIGNAGE

From a historical perspective, the signs that

get the most attention are the Pub and Inn

signs found in England, Europe and North

America.

They became a method of advertising in 1393

when King Richard II passed an act stating

that all alehouses must post a sign. This is

because the pubs were encouraged to

identify themselves to the official ale tasters

rather than just to promote theirestablishments to the public. The practice

caught on and the result was highly creative

and unusual signs, with shop keepers

ensuring that their names were above the

door of business for promotional purposes.



HISTORY OF SIGNAGE

The production of newspapers, flyers and

catalogues occurred during the mid 1800’s.

This coincided with the invention of gas

lighting and electric bulbs creating a newtechnology.

In 1929 an American car salesman ordered

the first neon sign. This was made with the

newly invented neon tube, which could bend

into countless shapes and came in manycolours.

The success of neon lights soon spread

across the continent and the rest of the world.



HISTORY OF SIGNAGE

Before and after World War II the quality of

plastics and man-made fibres improved

making it simple to create mass-produced

signage. More developments such as LED

lighting allowed signs to change theirmessages such as ‘road closed’, ‘road

open’ and indicating the traffic ahead,

making it a valuable tool in road safety as

well as a convenience to the public.



HISTORY OF SIGNAGE

Due to the plummeting costs of LCD and

plasma TV technology, another revolution in

signage is commencing.

New digital signage using plasma and LCDare spreading worldwide and we are seeing

the growth of outdoor digital signage.

This is because development in technology

is making it possible for these signs to be

waterproof and well protected. Ifcontinuation of this current trend occurs,

then it is likely that previous signage

innovations mainly neon and LED will be

replaced by digital signage.



THE KEY TO FUTURE

SUCCESS LIES INREDUCING COMPLEXITY



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Developing Effective Retail Signage

The first step is to understand the needs of your customer. The most important

function is to convey information that speaks to the needs of the consumers.

But experts say many inexperienced retailers struggle with what information to

include in signage. Sign makers can play the hero by helping them understand

what to put on the sign - and what not to put on the sign.



Retail Digital Signage

to Top $1.4 Billion by 2010

http://www.marketingatretailnews.com/article/8882.aspx



Basic of Marketing Economics



Future World

Ageing Population

Technological Progress

Urbanization

Environmental Change

GlobalizationSmart living

Individualization

Simplicity



Thinking of TomorrowMeans

THINKING G R E E N



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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signage



KIRAN KUMAR VATHADA :: MS – RETAIL DESIGN MANAGEMENT – TUDELFT

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