The merger of two Grand Rapids based healthcare facilities, Butterworth and Blodgett, into Spectrum Health was the basis for this large signage project. A New York design firm developed the designs for the new signs, and placed strict guidelines on the use of the health care system's corporate identity. While the guidelines worked well on printed materials, some created problems when adapted to signage.

We increased the font stroke for better readability and tested special vinyl combinations until we obtained the exact colors that were specified.

The extensive project involved refacing old signs in addition to producing new ones. Sign types ranged from main identification markers to regulatory signs.

Standard extrusion was used for all new signage and gloss clear coat was applied to all painted surfaces. To aid in installation, we performed site surveys of each location and provided the client with "before" and "after" photos of each sign location.