Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Burton Awards | Project Spotlight

The Burton Awards

The Burton Awards in Washington, DC is a national event held annually at the Library of Congress to recognize excellence in the legal profession. For the 2025 ceremony, the Heritage team supported the event’s visual identity through a sophisticated suite of printed materials that reflected the caliber of the program and the prominence of its venue.

Project Goals and Background

 

Having supported The Burton Awards in 2023 and 2024, Heritage was once again entrusted with producing high-quality printed pieces for the 2025 event. The goal was to deliver a cohesive collection of materials—timely, refined, and on brand—to elevate both the attendee experience and the overall presentation of the event.

The Burton Awards

Solutions + Processes Delivered

 

Heritage delivered a multi-part solution that included:

  • Perfect Bound Books – 400 tribute journals featuring full-color interior pages and a gloss laminated cover
  • Saddle Stitched Booklets – 400 awards programs and 120 luncheon programs, both professionally finished and branded
  • Invitation Printing – 300 foldover invitations printed in full color with custom die-cut covers
  • Direct Mail Services – Envelopes addressed and mailed to guests with custom stamps and coverage
  • Marketing Materials – Cohesive, high-quality printed collateral that represented the event’s prestige

Each item was printed on premium coated stock, finished to specification, and prepared with the level of care expected of a nationally recognized event.

The Burton Awards

Final Outcome

 

The printed materials for the 2025 Burton Awards reflected the sophistication, clarity, and attention to detail that define the event itself. From initial invitation to event-day programs, every piece helped communicate the excellence of the legal professionals being honored.

The Burton Awards

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Original Source: https://heritageprinting.com/blog/burton-awards-project-spotlight/

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Enhance Interiors with Custom Signs Washington DC

In today’s competitive business environment, creating an impressive and professional interior is vital for companies, organizations, and institutions. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by installing Custom Signs Washington DC. Thoughtfully designed interior signs not only enhance branding but also improve functionality within your office or workplace. Heritage Signs & Displays, a leading sign company, has been transforming interiors across Washington DC with innovative custom signage solutions.

Custom Signs Washington DC

Why Are Custom Interior Signs Important?

Custom interior signs play a crucial role in conveying brand identity and creating a welcoming atmosphere for employees, clients, and visitors. Whether it is a corporate office, retail showroom, university, association headquarters, or government agency, Custom Signs Washington DC elevate the space by adding professionalism and clarity. They serve purposes beyond aesthetics, such as wayfinding, safety compliance, employee motivation, and storytelling about brand history or mission.

Types of Custom Signs for Interiors

Businesses in Washington DC benefit from various types of custom interior signs, including:

Lobby Signs: Often the first sign a visitor sees, lobby signs create a lasting impression. Acrylic signs, dimensional letters, brushed metal logos, and illuminated lobby signs effectively reinforce brand identity.

Wall Graphics and Murals: Transform plain walls into impactful brand storytelling canvases. Wall graphics can include motivational quotes, brand colors, product imagery, or large-format logos to enhance workplace ambiance.

ADA and Wayfinding Signs: Accessibility and directional clarity are essential. ADA-compliant signs with braille, directional arrows, and room identification ensure inclusivity and easy navigation within large office buildings or campuses.

Window Graphics: Frosted vinyl or custom-cut decals on conference room walls offer privacy while promoting brand consistency across interiors.

Dimensional Lettering and Standoff Signs: For departments, meeting rooms, or office entrances, dimensional letters and acrylic standoff signs create an upscale and professional appearance.

How Custom Signs Enhance Branding

Custom interior signs directly impact how employees and clients perceive your brand. Professionally designed Custom Signs Washington DC communicate values such as trust, excellence, innovation, and attention to detail. They visually reinforce logos, colors, and taglines in lobbies, conference rooms, collaborative areas, and hallways, creating cohesive branding throughout the facility. Heritage Signs & Displays specializes in crafting these branding experiences to match each client’s corporate guidelines and space requirements.

Creating Functional and Inspirational Spaces

Beyond branding, interior signs serve functional purposes. Wayfinding signs reduce confusion in large office layouts, while frosted graphics provide necessary privacy in open-plan meeting areas. Inspirational wall murals foster motivation and productivity by reflecting company culture, values, and milestones. With custom signs, businesses can balance aesthetics and practicality, ensuring the space is both beautiful and user-friendly.

Professional Design and Installation Services

Heritage Signs & Displays is known for delivering turnkey solutions, from concept to installation. Their expert designers collaborate closely with clients to create signage aligned with architectural layouts, interior design themes, and brand standards. Their installation team ensures every sign is securely and precisely mounted for maximum visual impact and safety compliance.

Conclusion

Enhancing your interior with Custom Signs Washington DC is an investment in your brand image and workplace functionality. Whether upgrading lobby signs, installing ADA wayfinding, or creating vibrant wall murals, professionally designed signs transform ordinary spaces into meaningful brand experiences.

If your organization is ready to elevate its interiors, Heritage Signs & Displays, a leading sign company washington dc offers expertise and quality craftsmanship to bring your vision to life. Connect with their team to discuss custom interior signage solutions that will inspire employees, impress clients, and reflect your brand’s excellence.

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Leadership Institute | Project Spotlight

Leadership Institute

Heritage Signs & Displays partnered with the Leadership Institute to carry out a multi-phase visual transformation of their headquarters in Arlington, VA. Spanning numerous walls, corridors, and common areas across the facility, this expansive interior graphics project brought together mission-driven messaging, historical storytelling, and branded visual elements to enrich the Leadership Institute’s space from top to bottom.

Translating Purpose into Visual Impact

With a deep commitment to cultivating principled leaders, the Leadership Institute sought to reflect its values throughout its physical environment. Our team provided full-service Design Services and executed the project in phases, ensuring clarity, consistency, and continuity over dozens of custom displays.

Scope and Execution

Over the course of four phases, Heritage produced and installed more than 20 branded wall displays throughout the building. These included:

  • Dimensional Lettering for quotes and mission statements, fabricated from black and champagne bronze acrylic
  • Acrylic Signs and layered plaque systems using frosted, clear, and printed acrylic panels with standoffs
  • Wall Wraps printed to Mojave material and installed in seamless vertical panels for major feature walls
  • Contoured figures of historical leaders fabricated from white ACM and mounted with precise offsets
  • Brushed aluminum panels, framed poster graphics, and multi-layered displays combining multiple materials and mounting styles

Each installation was tailored to its location and purpose—from high-traffic corridors to executive offices—allowing the Institute to present consistent branding and storytelling throughout its headquarters.

The Result

 

The final environment is a comprehensive reflection of the Leadership Institute’s mission and identity. From inspirational quotes to educational exhibits, each graphic element reinforces the organization’s core values while enhancing the visitor and employee experience. The result is a space that informs, motivates, and cultivates purpose at every turn.

Client Testimonial

 

A big thanks to your install crew and manufacturing team, they were exceedingly professional and very easy to work with, all the signs look fantastic and are mounted perfectly square. I also just wanted to say thank you, your timely and concise communication has been a huge help in keeping this process refreshingly straightforward. — William Osborne, Program Operations Coordinator, Leadership Institute

Brand Connection

 

This installation was completed by the Arlington team at Heritage Signs & Displays, our branch closest to the client’s location.

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Original Source: https://heritageprinting.com/blog/leadership-institute-project-spotlight/