With an absolute attention to detail to ensure your logo is brought to life in a fantastic way. We are commited to dedication and have an eye for detail. iSpace takes a rigorous approach to identifying suitable materials, manufacturing specifications and requirements.

This form of signage is specified and detailed by an architect. Clear precise drawnings are put together for the project. The drawings are then interpreted by the signage maker to bring the project to life. We have worked with some of the most well know renowned architecural companies. 

The image above is of what we call a single sided standard style outdoor light box. This lightbox face has been digitally printed due to the amount of detail on the graphics. The box is designed to have an even illumination. 

The Neon process 

The Function of Design

For a major sign to be truly successful it must have the capacity to attract the attention of an observer whose primary interest is directed at other objects or to other issues. The standards of presentation, impact and legibility determine whether the sign achieves ATTENTION CONSPICUITY.  Most signs merely achieve SEARCH CONSPICUITY which is the limited capability of being discovered by an interested party on an active search process. Such signage requires little more than a competent sign builder capable of following corporate graphic guidelines.  The achievement of ATTENTION CONSPICUITY for superior signage is design based consideration of key design elements such as  * optimum location for target audience * sign size to achieve reputation and legibility * visual functionality to enhance recognition and legibility * illumination for a bright compelling image engineered for long distance clarity and colour retention  Only a designer who understands the art and underlying science of neon sign design can deliver ATTENTION CONSPICUITY.  DESIGN Sign design is concerned with scientific adaptation of great graphic designs to determine the optimum size, siting and treatment of the sign to deliver impact and legibility to the target audience which may be one, two, even three kilometres distant. The sign designer should be qualified to anticipate graphic distortion problems unique to angled viewing of a sign or long distance viewing. To solve these the sign designer has learnt to finely modify a typeface or even subtly adapt a trademark or logo - changes that mean when the public see the sign it will appear like the corporate graphics at an angle or at a distance.
Sign design provides the added skills for understanding of legibility in the outdoor environment, and the impact of illumination engineering and construction factors. Our skills blended with the graphic designer's intentions ensure at the end of the process that the right sign is up there on the roof.  The professional sign designer provides a total service ensuring the design and execution of the best sign achievable. The process of design includes the following:

Corporate neon signs are essentially one-off projects in which the value of appearance and function will often outrank simple cost considerations.  To arrive at the optimum outcome, such one-off signage projects are best handled by making one organisation solely responsible for the total project.  Where the functions of design and manufacture are separately organised, responsibility is diminished, accountability is lost, and expensive mistakes occur. We adhere to a management process which identifies and includes all of the essential presentation criteria:
	1.	Identifying the client's requirements.
	2.	Site inspection, establishing the designated location of the sign(s), potential viewing vantage points along the roads, etc; estimating viewing distances from important points.
	3.	Establishing factors relating to architectural compatibility of the proposed sign.
	4.	Evaluation of logotypes and other graphics to be used regarding their potential visual performance as a sign. Recommendation to the client if adaptation of graphics is required to achieve a visual functionality.
	5.	Computation of legibility distance-threshold values for the proposed typefaces using appropriate mathematical models that incorporate the variables of each particular typeface, tonal and chromatic contrast values between letters and the background, as well as shade-factor and viewing angle.
	6.	Decide on the best suited type of sign and illuminant.
	7.	Compute the required optimal brightness of illumination and design layout of the illuminant.
	8.	Establish serviceability of the sign.
	9.	Obtain comments and recommendations of the fabricators on practical product considerations.
Corporate neon signs are essentially one-off projects in which the value of appearance and function will often outrank simple cost considerations.  To arrive at the optimum outcome, such one-off signage projects are best handled by making one organisation solely responsible for the total project.  Where the functions of design and manufacture are separately organised, responsibility is diminished, accountability is lost, and expensive mistakes occur. We adhere to a management process which identifies and includes all of the essential presentation criteria:
	•	Exposure. The location, dimensions and treatment of the sign to achieve legibility to the maximum number of people. This is vision functionality.
	•	Prestige. Signs must contribute positively to the prestige of the corporate name. A superior sign enhances a company's reputation, whereas an unclear image creates an unfavourable impression of the company.
	•	Aesthetics. The sign must be architecturally harmonious with the building. The perception of the sign is then enhanced by its association with a prestigious building.
	•	Prominence. The building should have direct and uninterrupted exposure over long distances and strong impact to key traffic outlets or target audiences.
	•	Size. The site should permit display of large graphics in your corporate format. The sign should be in visual harmony with the bulk and scale of the host building.
	•	Design. Corporate graphics should be adapted to optimize clarity and legibility in the outdoor environment. Minor adaptation, imperceptible to the eye, to ensure adequate spacing between and within letters, can improve legibility by up to 50%. Graphic colours must provide effective contrast with building colour and shadows from exposure to direct sunlight.
	•	Competitive Presentation. The display of a sign will compete for attention with surrounding signs. It is important to dimensions, illuminate and position the graphics to achieve a dominant impact. We can advise on details of current signs and likely developments.
	•	Advice. We are uniquely qualified to identify and resolve all issues, which affect the optimum vision functionality, appearance and operation of the signage.

INSTALLATION  The next phase of production is the installation of the signage. Gleeson Neon installs our large format Neon signs using only contractors and associates that we have long standing relationships with and have demonstrated a proven track record in High Rise Works. They are specialists in their field. During this process GNA liaise with Structural Engineers, Risk Assessors, relevant Councils, Building Owners and our private certifiers to obtain the safest and best possible results in Signage illumination for our Corporate clients. GNA complies with all the relevant OH & S issues relating to site works.

MAINTENANCE

Gleeson Neon Advertising act as consultants, designers and suppliers of major illuminated signs and signage programmes, as well as sky sign removals. Once we have them "up and illuminated" the job doesn't stop here. We also service many major illuminated skysigns under contract agreements or when requested on an as needed basis. We are able to service signs via the building maintenance units (B.M.U.) in place or via ladder or a rope access system. All staff are fully Qualified and experienced in high rise electrical and rigging work.  We are responsible for maintaining many large scale neon illuminated signs in both Sydney and North Sydney. In Sydney CBD we service AAPT, KPMG, NRMA and Star City Casino all of which are major illuminated skysigns. In North Sydney our company has service arrangements with NEC, One.Tel, Canon, ASX, Teco, Philips, BEA, Yahoo!, Mastercard and Marconi.  Recently we have started to expand our maintenance service to include all major signs and not just those that we have supplied. We are confident that our service will keep your corporate logo maintained to the highest standard and will provide the following services.

	•	weekly night inspections of neon tubing
	•	replacement of defective tubes, wiring and touch up of painted surfaces as and when required
	•	next day service when fault noted
	•	annual report on condition of sign
	•	reports notifying you of faults noted and when service will take place 
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