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One of our latest retail projects, and it’s a BI One of our latest retail projects, and it’s a BIG one… (drum roll, please 🥁)

Introducing the brand new flagship store for Represent on New Cathedral Street, right in the heart of Manchester City Centre! 🏙️ Collaborating with leading creative and brand activation experts One Fine Day, this project really did allow us to create something rather special!
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From debossed halo-illuminated lettering seamlessly crafted into the internal textured bulkhead to bold branded door handles and everything in between, we’re beyond thrilled to give you a sneak peek at this iconic, one-of-a-kind store. 🔥

We’re proud to see how our work will continue to elevate Represent’s brand and its loyal community, both here in the UK and across the pond 🌍✈️. Make sure to check out the new store and experience the dynamic design up close! 🙌

Special thanks to PBH Shopfitters, whose expertise and dedication made this project come to life. 👏💪

#representmanchester 
#flagshipstore #storeopening #interiordesign #astragroup #signage #retail
We’re thrilled to have partnered with Renaker an We’re thrilled to have partnered with Renaker and Laurus Trust to bring these outstanding signs to life! 🌟

Our team delivered an array of bespoke signage for both The Blade—Manchester’s stunning new 51-story tower—and the newly opened Crown Street Primary School, the first new primary in Manchester City Centre in nearly two decades! 🏙️🏫
Renaker, established in 2006, is Manchester’s leading developer, having delivered over 7,000 new homes and transforming city-centre spaces into vibrant communities. Laurus Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, is dedicated to providing exceptional education, as demonstrated by the launch of Crown Street Primary School, supporting the area’s growing family-friendly urban neighbourhood. 🙌

🌟For Crown Street Primary School, we created: 
- Aluminium Letter logos with a crisp matt white vinyl detail. 
- Main Entrance signs that elevate the school’s welcoming appearance. 
- External Wayfinding signs marking entrances in striking flat-cut aluminium. 

🌟Meanwhile, for The Blade, we created: 
- A Primary Totem that is made of aluminium clad with LED lighting and opal acrylic fret-cut text, making it an iconic feature.
- Multiple Frost Crystal Clear Directories with direct printed graphics. 
- New Jackson Car Park signage with reverse-printed aluminium letters on reflective vinyl. 

This collaborative effort reflects our commitment to quality functional signage while being aesthetically pleasing. 

👉Interested in modern signage that makes a statement? Check out our website! 
#astragroup #renaker #laurustrust #signagedesign #bespokesignage #manchester #urbandevelopment #wayfinding #theblade #newjackson
What is Wayfinding? Wayfinding is the process of What is Wayfinding?

Wayfinding is the process of navigating and orienting in physical spaces using strategies like signage, maps, symbols, and spatial design. It helps guide people from one location to another, enhancing space usability. Understanding wayfinding signs includes their importance, design, principles, types, and applications.

Importance of Wayfinding Signs:

Navigation & Efficiency: They help people reach destinations quickly, reducing confusion and stress.
Accessibility: Well-designed systems enhance accessibility, with tactile signs, easy-to-read fonts, and well-placed signage.
Safety: In emergencies, clear signs guide people to exits, shelters, or first aid.
Branding & Aesthetics: Signs can reflect the branding and aesthetics of a space.

Key Principles:

Clarity & Simplicity: Use simple language, legible fonts, and universally recognized symbols for quick, clear communication.
Consistency: Consistent design helps users feel confident as they navigate.
Visibility & Legibility: Signs must be easily visible and readable from appropriate distances.
Logical Placement: Signs should be placed at key decision points like intersections, exits, and entrances.
Universal Design: Ensure accessibility with braille, audible cues, and design for wheelchair users.

Key Functions of Wayfinding Signs:

Directional Signs: Indicate direction at decision points.
Identification Signs: Label specific locations or rooms.
Informational Signs: Provide maps, hours, or instructions for navigation.
Regulatory Signs: Communicate rules or safety-related information.
Orientation Signs: Offer maps or directories to help users understand their current location.
Digital Signs: Provide real-time, dynamic updates.

We’ve had the privilege of working on award-winning projects at Wellington Place, Leeds Shepton Mallet, as well as Manchester’s Circle Square, The Royal Exchange, and Great Northern Warehouse. These projects have enhanced navigation and improved the user experience.

Wayfinding is about creating intuitive paths that make spaces easy to navigate, and we’re excited to continue innovating in this field.
Another project completed at Bury College. 🎓 B Another project completed at Bury College. 🎓

Bury College is a leading further education college that has built a strong reputation for helping students excel across a wide range of subjects, including A-Levels, BTECs, and vocational courses. 📚 They focus on nurturing skills for life and providing top quality education. 🌟 The college is dedicated to raising the bar, and this new signage reflects their forward-thinking approach. 🚀

We have had the privilege of working closely with Bury College through previous projects. Our expertise in creating impactful, high-quality signage combined with our understanding of the college’s vision made us the ideal partner for this project. 🤝

Over the past decade, the college has been undergoing an exciting transformation to enhance their facilities. 🏫 This upgrade is about creating an outstanding learning environment for their students. 📈 This new signage was a part of this ongoing development and was completed just in time for the upcoming academic year, welcoming both returning and new students. 🎉

The new sign is more than just a visual upgrade; it’s a bold statement. 💪 The design features a sleek rim and return detail with a full back tray, router cut to precise measurements, and finished with a rebate edge. 🔧 The logo is illuminated through opal acrylic, bringing the college’s brand to life. 💡 Vibrant red and blue translucent vinyl adds a striking contrast ensuring the logo stands out from every angle. 🔴🔵

We’re thrilled to be part of Bury College’s transformation journey and can’t wait for students and staff to experience the fresh new look! 🌟✨ Here’s to a fantastic academic year ahead! 📚🎓

For bold, eye-catching signs that make a statement, visit our website and see how we can help elevate your brand. 💼🚀 #astragroup #signage #illuminated #burycollege
✨ We are beyond excited to share that we’ve be ✨ We are beyond excited to share that we’ve been nominated for the UK Graphics Awards in the Leisure and Hospitality category! ✨

This nomination is a significant achievement for our team, recognising the hard work and creativity we poured into the graphics throughout the Co-op Live project. From concept to completion, every detail was crafted with passion and precision, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see our efforts acknowledged on such a prestigious platform.

We can’t wait to attend the awards ceremony on October 15th in Birmingham, and we look forward to celebrating with all the incredible nominees. Here's to a night of innovation, creativity, and recognition- see you there! 🙌🎉 UK Graphic Awards 

 #UKGraphicsAwards #CoopLive #ProudNominees #LeisureAndHospitality #CreativeExcellence
🔙 Throwing it back to our vibrant handcrafted s 🔙 Throwing it back to our vibrant handcrafted signage for Salvis, lighting up the heart of Manchester’s Italian community! 🔙

🇮🇹✨Salvis is the city’s first Neapolitian deli, which has been bringing authentic Italian flavours to the Corn Exchange for over a decade, thanks to the passion of its founder, Maurizio Cecco. 🧀🍷

The August Bank Holiday Weekend is just around the corner and it brings the return of Festa Italiana at Cathedral Gardens. It’s a true celebration of the Italian community in Manchester, filled with delicious food, drinks, and music. With this in mind, we thought we would throw back to this stunning entrance sign that we hand crafted. 🎉

This striking faux neon design lights up Corn Exchange day and night, combining the charm of traditional neon with the flexibility of low voltage LEDs and the ability to fit the uniqueness of your design. These materials are perfect for their durability, safety and vibrant colour options. 🌟💡
Discover the impact our cutting-edge LED signage solutions can have on your business. Visit our website to explore the full range: Link in bio.

#astragroup #signage #astrasigns #neon #bespokesigns #throwback #salvis #festaitaliana
✨ Check Out These Unbelievable Signs and Elevate ✨ Check Out These Unbelievable Signs and Elevate Your Brand!🌟

Welcome to the vibrant new bar, restaurant, café, and social workspace—Junction at Manchester Central! The first of its kind in the Petersfield area, Junction offers a delicious menu 🍽️ , exquisite cocktails 🍹, and a calming daytime environment that transforms into a warm, inviting atmosphere for evening drinks. With stunning views of the city from floor-to-ceiling windows 🌆 , and a design that honours the history of the former railway station 🚂, it’s a must-visit destination! 
🔹 Elevate Your Brand with Our Custom Signage 🔹 
Our custom signage solutions represent the pinnacle of modern design and functionality. Crafted with built-up aluminium letters for durability and a sleek, professional appearance, these signs are designed to impress. The Suspended J sign features opal acrylic and translucent orange vinyl, ensuring vibrant visibility. 💛 Both signs are illuminated with 3000k warm white LEDs, providing a welcoming and sophisticated glow. ✨ 
Choose our high-quality, thoughtfully illuminated signage to enhance your business’s visual appeal and brand presence. Transform your space with the best in the industry! 🌟 �
#astragroup #astrasigns #hospitalitydesign #brandidentity #brandelevation #customsignage #visualappeal
Red Door Chester is a vibrant and dynamic bar know Red Door Chester is a vibrant and dynamic bar known for its lively atmosphere and exceptional nightlife experience. Located in the heart of Chester, it offers a unique blend of eclectic music, from funk and disco to R&B and beyond, setting the perfect soundtrack to any night out. 🎶💃🕺

With a recent move, it underwent an exciting transformation bringing a fresh and invigorating atmosphere. ✨🏢

This project includes three separate signs both on the exterior and interior of the building. For the Main Entrance Fascia, we used 3D open trough built-up letters with traditional red glass neon, mounted on a bespoke mild steel mesh grid panel. The Projecting Sign features a double-sided awning, door-shaped engraving, an antique brass lion door knocker, and is lit by a double-sided pictorial trough light. Inside, the Internal Sign includes red glass neon shaped to fit, also encased in a mild steel mesh grid panel. This project highlights our expertise in custom, high-quality signage. 🌟🛠️🔧

Experience the transformation awaiting your business with our dynamic signage solutions. Explore our full range on our website: Astra Group (Astra Signs) 

#astragroup  #signage #astrasigns #neon #bespokesigns
Winners! Here we are again 2nd year running, winn Winners!

Here we are again 2nd year running, winners of the wayfinding category at the Sign and Wrap Awards!

Thank you @place.marque and Shepton Mallet Town for trusting us to deliver this scheme and to the Judges and organisers of the event.

Exciting times!

Check out our case study here:

https://www.astragroup.co.uk/case-studies/local-authority/shepton-mallet-wayfinding-scheme/
#ThowbackTuesday - the moment Astra Group won the #ThowbackTuesday - the moment Astra Group won the 2023 Wayfinding Scheme 

We’re counting down the days until The Sign Awards 2024 in Birmingham! 
After securing the gold prize in 2023 for the wayfinding scheme, the excitement is soaring as we aim to defend our title for the second consecutive year. 

Read more about our award-winning wayfinding project, Wellington Place in Leeds, on our website, the link is in the bio. 

Let the countdown begin! 🏆✨

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