Project team collaborating on signage planning and design details
Plan & Design

Better signage starts before anything gets built.

AIS aligns site conditions, design intent, engineering, and permitting before production begins — reducing risk long before it reaches the field.

Good signage starts with better information.

Most signage problems start before manufacturing. AIS verifies site conditions, design intent, engineering, and permitting early, so the drawings released to production reflect the site as it actually is.

Signage planning materials, floor plans, and wayfinding samples arranged on a workspace for review
01

Understand the Project

We define what the program has to accomplish — brand standards, budget, schedule, and operational constraints — then verify each location in the field: dimensions, mounting conditions, power, access, and existing signage. Decisions start from real conditions, not assumptions.

  • Consultation
  • Site Surveys
  • Field Verification
  • Scope Alignment
Signage shop drawings and technical documentation prepared for engineering review
02

Develop the Solution

Working alongside architects, brand teams, and owners, we translate design intent into signage that can be manufactured, permitted, installed, and maintained — resolving materials, finishes, technical details, and engineering while keeping the design recognizable.

  • Design Support
  • Engineering Coordination
  • Materials & Finishes
  • Technical Documentation
Approved permit documentation with stamped paperwork ready for construction release
03

Clear the Path

Sign codes, landlord criteria, and municipal review cycles change market to market. AIS researches the applicable code, prepares permit documentation, routes landlord approvals, and follows up with municipalities so approvals arrive on schedule.

  • Code Research
  • Permitting
  • Landlord Review
  • Municipal Coordination

Common questions about signage planning and design

Ready to turn requirements into a clear signage plan?