We wanted to investigate how emotive Bristol designer felt about typography. We interviewed Bluemoon Design and Andy Degg from Green Hat. What are your top three trending fonts? Green Hat – “Macklin sans, slab and serif” Bluemoon Design – “New Spirit for something classic, Europa for an open friendly sans serif and Adrianna for a… Continue reading Ward Signs Interviews Two Bristol Designers
This Is Why the High Street Will Thrive in 2021
How Can the High Street Embrace Change? Three Ways – (1) Experiences to Remember (2) Repurposing and Reusing (3) Blending Online and Offline
Resplendent New Bronze Plaque for South Gloucestershire Council
Ward Signs of Bristol recently manufactured and installed a brand new bronze plaque for South Gloucestershire Council, located in Page Park. The plaque itself is 800mm x 800mm and weighs 55kg – having impressive stature that not many others could undertake. Using the very latest casting and finishing processes, the plaque was cast out of… Continue reading Resplendent New Bronze Plaque for South Gloucestershire Council
Wondrous New Monolith Sign for Airbus UK Headquarters
At a new site entrance at the facility, a new monolith sign was installed outside the Airbus UK Headquarters in Filton by Ward Signs of Bristol, manufacturers of various monolith signage. The totem itself, near the Wing Integration Centre, was fabricated out of aluminium with vinyl graphics applied for the logo and “Welcome” text. A… Continue reading Wondrous New Monolith Sign for Airbus UK Headquarters
Cast Bronze Signage for 2012 Olympic Games
Wards of Bristol, makers of Cast Bronze Plaques produced the “Pindaric Ode” plaque for the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. The Plaque features the Pindaric Ode recited by Boris Johnson in both English and in Ancient Greek, thus symbolic of the handing over of the torch from the last, Olympic games in Greece. It was a great privilege to make the plaque which, being… Continue reading Cast Bronze Signage for 2012 Olympic Games
Ward Signs make Queen’s Motor Home Plaque
Bailey Caravans of Bristol was the first of several visits Her Majesty The Queen made on 22nd of November 2012 out and about in Bristol (the trip to Bailey Caravans was followed by a viewing of Peter Pan at The Old Vic Theatre (which Ward Signs of Bristol make signs for) and a private lunch for The M Shed,… Continue reading Ward Signs make Queen’s Motor Home Plaque
Royal Plaques for Warrant Holder Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason PLC hold royal warrants for both Her Majesty The Queen (as “Grocers and Provision Merchants”) and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (as “Tea Merchants and Grocers). Wards Signs of Bristol have provided various Royal Warrant coats of arms and citation plaques over the years. This recent project was a set… Continue reading Royal Plaques for Warrant Holder Fortnum & Mason
Wooden Sign Makers – Alumni Board
Ward Signs company have had an interesting project this financial new year, that of making an honours board sign for The Scotch of St James, London. This distinguished club was a meeting and performance place for many famous musicians and bands. To commemorate their appearances, we were commissioned to manufacture Wooden Framed sign suitable for… Continue reading Wooden Sign Makers – Alumni Board
Royal Warrant Coat of Arms for Metro Imaging
Ward Signs of Bristol have had the privilege of making a bespoke Royal Warrant coat of arms (available only to those who bear royal warrants) for Metro Imaging Ltd, London. The Royal Warrant was granted by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales for the service of “Photographic Printers and Suppliers”. The Royal Coat of… Continue reading Royal Warrant Coat of Arms for Metro Imaging
Signs for Bristol City Council
Ward Signs of Bristol are pleased to continue the ongoing contract for the provision of Signage to Bristol City Council. It has been a pleasure to work with Bristol City Council to provide signs, plaques and banners throughout Bristol and surrounding areas. As sign makers based Bristol, we have been designing, manufacturing and installing signage in Bristol… Continue reading Signs for Bristol City Council
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