Environmental Graphic Design: Architecture meets Graphics

March 16, 2016

Winnipeg Children’s Museum: Electra Sign Ltd. | Syverson Monteyne Architecture.

Article by  ucreative.com:

“Have you encountered the term Environmental Graphic Design? Does it mean using nature or environment in creating designs? If you’re someone who’ve been to a site within a built environment (e.g. museum, zoo, retail store, hospital, corporation), then probably you have stumbled upon EGD.

Environmental Graphic Design (EGD) is defined as a graphic communication system for a given site within a built environment. What do we mean by site? A site refers to a single building to a network of multiples buildings within one spatial location. A site can either be permanent or temporary.”

Full read via… ucreative.com

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Customer Profile: Bluenotes Jeans

February 12, 2016

Founded in 1984, Bluenotes has been one of Canada’s leading denim retailers for over 30 years. Electra Sign was pleased to work with Bluenotes in creating their recent exterior branding package at St. Vital Shopping Centre, Winnipeg. The signs feature Eco-friendly LED illumination which provides a brightly lit, impactful punch that is incredibly energy efficient.

Product Philosophy: Bluenotes’ distinct brand of retailing focuses on denim as the standard, as well as hoodies, graphic tees, polos, tanks, and other wardrobe must-haves. Bluenotes strives to provide its customers with unparalleled quality and value. Bluenotes currently operates 125 stores in Canada. The online store www.blnts.com has recently crossed over the border and launched US shipping in November ’09.

Community Involvement: Since 1997 Bluenotes has been a proud and major sponsor for Kids Help Phone, raising more than $1.3 million throughout its years of involvement.

Drop by their spacious retail location at 1225 St. Mary’s Rd. Winnipeg, MB. or visit them online.

Web: http://blnts.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BluenotesJeans

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluenotesJeans

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluenotesjeans/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluenotesJeans

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5 Reasons to Convert Your Signs to LED

February 26, 2016

For years now illuminated storefront signs have been using LED technology and it only makes good business sense.

1. Up to 90% more efficient than fluorescent or neon systems with the same light output.

2. Lower energy costs.

3. Lower voltage (50 volts compared 10,000 volts or more) poses less fire and property risk, helping with lower insurance premiums.

4. 50,000 to 100,000 hour product life, resulting in fewer system changes and disruptions, and lower maintenance costs.

5. Rebate offers up to 50% directly from Manitoba Hydro.


How does this help my existing business you ask? If you already have older signs that use fluorescent or neon technology there is still hope and reason #5 maybe the most compelling. At this time MB Hydro currently still offers rebates through their Commercial Lighting Program (CLP) that can help your business go green and make the move to more reliable and energy efficient lighting.

led systemsFull details of the program can be found in the links below but if it seems too daunting we can help. Electra Sign Ltd. has been a proud partner in supporting the Manitoba Hydro Power Smart program. We will be happy to submit the necessary applications for projects for converting your existing signs to LED. The rebate program offers up to 50% directly from Manitoba Hydro.

Although we cannot guarantee the funds for each rebate we will make every effort to provide an approximate value.

Manitoba Hydro Commercial Lighting Program (CLP) Links:
WebsiteManitoba Hydro Commercial Lighting Program (CLP)
(CLP) Program Guide: (PDF, 452 KB).

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