Take a look around your office. What colors do you see? Is there framed artwork or graphics on the walls? How is the space divided? More importantly, how does the aesthetics of the space make you feel? A company’s office environment is much more than just a physical location where work is conducted. It can significantly impact employee morale, facilitate innovative thinking, and is also an opportunity to communicate the corporate identity. Let’s explore four types of large format graphics your office decor is missing that could help inspire your workers.
Why Invest In Corporate Graphics?
Employees thrive in environments that reflect a company’s attention to their well-being and individuality. The personalization of workspaces can be a catalyst for innovation and efficiency. While design elements such as lighting, open spaces, and ergonomics can influence employee behavior, large format graphics such as murals, wall wraps for offices, and other corporate graphics can increase productivity, boost morale, and reinforce the company’s brand or messaging. As a leader in large format printing services, here are four ideas we recommend for transforming your current workspace.
1. Innovative Materials for Corporate Graphics
When adding wall art, companies typically turn to canvas prints or framed posters. But what if your office graphics were printed on an aluminum or wood cut-out instead? ChromaLux, a Color Reflections partner, is a technologically advanced process of dye sublimation that creates vibrant prints on specially coated metal, high gloss aluminum, or wood surfaces. The prints are extremely vibrant and offer a unique 3-D look. Besides offering an elevated level of durability, these prints provide a distinctly sophisticated and contemporary touch to your office.
Fabric frames, such as SEG, are also an innovative option. Silicone edge graphics (SEG), or “soft signage,” are printed on polyester fabrics. SEG graphics are photo-realistic and are easy to swap out for new or updated imagery. They can also incorporate lighting elements to help make your messaging pop. Color Reflections provides both frontlit and backlit SEG and the frames and light boxes for both.
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2. SEG Frames as Decorative Dividers
Speaking of SEG frames, these displays can play a dual role in your workspace. In a world where open spaces or confining cubicles are favored, striking a balance between open collaboration and individual privacy can be challenging. Enter SEG frames. SEG graphics can be effortlessly tailored to your office workspace, displaying colorful office graphics while subtly creating private work nooks.
With profiles ranging from slim and discreet to bold and imposing, SEG graphics can be wall mounted, free standing and hanging—offering privacy in a wide open office space. They can also be single or double-sided. Not only are SEG graphics extremely durable, but the fabric prints are interchangeable, allowing easy design change updates to help keep your workspace fresh and dynamic.
3. Engaging Wall & Window Office Graphics
We’ve already mentioned using unique substrates for corporate graphics. But if you want to stay within a budget, consider adding vibrant wall coverings, floor-to-ceiling murals, wall or window decals or clings, or dimensional graphics. These types of wall graphics can be quickly installed and serve multiple functions. They can motivate employees, reflect your company’s values, or visually tell the story of your company’s history. Plus, full-panel perforated window graphics (installed inside or outside) provide privacy, and help reduce glare from the sun.
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Wall graphics do more than fill the blank space on the wall. They can significantly reinforce a professional atmosphere while offering a visual and tactile feast. Vinyl cut-outs, meticulously shaped to represent logos, branded imagery, or essential company values, establish a constant visual branding presence. Dimensional graphics add a layer of sophistication and depth to office walls, making the brand’s message more impactful. This isn’t simply about aesthetics; it’s about crafting an environment that resonates with the company’s ethos and promotes a culture of innovation and motivation.
Custom office murals have redefined the concept of interior decor, offering an unparalleled blend of imagery, logos, and designs. They can depict the timeline of corporate growth, becoming a constant visual reminder of the company’s journey and achievements. Murals can also display photographs, abstract art, or designs with motivational or branded messaging.
And then, there are wall coverings. These wall wraps for the office are incredibly versatile. They can range from serene forest or beach scenes promoting tranquility to vibrant abstract shapes sparking creativity and complimenting your office decor and company culture.
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4. Functional Accent Walls for Office Decor
Accent walls are popular in homes. But we’re not talking about throwing up a coat of paint and calling it a day. A functional accent wall with a chalkboard or whiteboard element is the perfect space for dynamic interaction. Chalkboard wallpaper or whiteboard walls might sound old-school, but their functionality is timeless.
These types of office wall graphics provide an exciting and creative platform for employees to brainstorm, put down quick ideas or leave messages of motivation for each other. They’re simultaneously useful and stimulate employee engagement, contributing to a positive work environment. With a touch of customization like your company logo or other fun wall graphic, they blend into your office aesthetic, pairing productivity with style.
Go Green With Eco-friendly Corporate Graphics
Going green isn’t just a good idea for the environment. It can also mean using safe and non-toxic materials and inks. When designing corporate interiors, choosing eco-friendly materials like PET, PVC-free vinyl, and rough-stick compatible options is key to merging sustainability with style, and they offer companies benefits beyond a pat on the back for being eco-conscious.
For instance, PET materials are renowned for their sound-absorbing properties, making them ideal for open-plan offices that require noise reduction. Meanwhile, PVC-free vinyl is durable and advantageous for spaces seeking green building certifications.
Color Reflections Are Your Corporate Graphics Experts
The office environment plays a pivotal role in shaping employees’ daily experiences. By integrating a company’s values and vision into the very walls of a workspace, office wall graphics help foster a sense of belonging and inspire a cohesive corporate culture.
At Color Reflections, we excel in large format printing and offer tailor-made solutions for corporate spaces and offices. Let our large format printing specialists bring your walls to life and guide your office toward becoming an engaging workspace that has the potential to be—vibrant, inspirational, and uniquely yours. Get a free quote today.