
How to Make Your Signs Funner and Consistent With Your Brand
Every business has “policies,” procedures, and signs. But, here’s an idea: how ‘bout if you brand your signs so that they’re consistent with your brand image?
- Chipotle sign doesn’t say 10- minute parking only, it says “Burrito loading zone!”
- Jimbo’s delivery truck commands: “Follow me to the nearest Jimbo’s”
- Crate & Barrel’s clearance rack boldly says: “Bottom of the Barrel.”
- Instead of the boring message that the driver of a retail truck carries no cash, 99¢ Only stores frighten thieves with this: “Driver carries only 99 cents!”
- New Mexico Muffler proclaims: “No appointment necessary, we’ll hear you coming!”
- The City Cat Doctor of Chicago has a few precious parking spaces with this sign: Parking for patients only; all others will be scratched and neutered.”
- Shelton’s Organic Chicken truck has this message: Our chickens don’t do drugs.”
Since I write with tongue firmly in cheek, my short-distance speaking contracts request “First Class Airfare on Southwest Airlines.” Think a moment: Southwest doesn’t have first class!
How can you make your boring signs funner? What are you favorite signs?
Please share in the comments below!
Loved the sign I saw in a clothing store the other day: Children left unattended will be sold to the circus.
Thanks for the great piece 😉
Karyn!
I saw a similar sign in a coffee shop. It said: “children left attended are given a triple shot of espresso and a free puppy.”
Love that sign, Christian. Keep your eyes open for me for even more!