Consultation
Great signage starts with great conversations
Before we talk materials, finishes, or fixing methods, we start by listening. Every project we take on begins with a conversation—about your goals, your space, your audience, and the kind of experience you want to create. At Parc Signs, consultation isn’t a tick-box stage. It’s where we ask the right questions, uncover hidden opportunities, and help shape the project from the ground up. Whether you’re an architect mid-refurb, a curator planning an exhibition, or a hotel manager juggling timelines, we’ll meet you where you are—and bring fresh thinking to the table.
What we bring
We’ve been doing this a long time, and we’ve learned what makes a project run smoothly—and what tends to cause headaches later.
Our team brings:
- Deep experience across sectors, from heritage to hospitality.
- A practical, design-aware approach to every site and brief- In-depth knowledge of materials, finishes, and how things perform over time.
- A collaborative mindset. We’re here to make your job easier, not add to the to-do list.
- Technical know-how. We balance quality with budget realities, offering solutions that make sense.
We’re creative, but we’re also grounded. If something won’t work, we’ll tell you. If there’s a better way, we’ll suggest it.
How it works
Every consultation is different, but here’s what it usually looks like.
Discovery
We start with a conversation—whether in person or over the phone—to get to grips with your aims, audience, brand and space. Often clients don’t know exactly what they want but they do often have an overall vision and we’re able to unpick this, understand their vision and help bring it to life.
Site Visits
There’s no substitute for seeing a place in person. We’ll walk the space with you, take measurements, flag potential challenges, and get a feel for the environment. Other times clients like to visit us here at our HQ, that’s ok, we like that too. Often gaining inspiration through exploring materials and processes, colours, finishes and samples, seeing material capabilities.
Design Thinking
We’ll advise on suitable materials, fixing methods, sizes and locations. If you have designers involved, we’re happy to liaise directly. If you don’t, we can help develop visuals and concepts inhouse.
Clear Advice, Clear Path Forward
By the end of the consultation, you’ll have a clear sense of next steps—whether that’s moving into design, refining a brief, or scoping out a full signage package.
Who we work with
We consult on projects of all shapes and sizes, including:
Museums & Cultural Spaces
Helping teams tell stories clearly and accessibly.
Hotels, Spas & Restaurants
Ensuring signage feels part of the guest experience.
Parks, Gardens & Outdoor Spaces
Guiding visitors through natural and landscaped settings.
Education & Healthcare
Advising on legibility, navigation, and user needs.
Public Sector & Councils
Balancing durability, safety and style.
Why it matters
Good consultation doesn’t just make life easier—it makes the end result better. It’s how we help avoid expensive changes later on, uncover creative opportunities early, and keep things moving smoothly through design and production.
We’re often told that our input saved time, solved a tricky detail, or brought a level of polish the client hadn’t expected. That’s the power of good advice, given early.
Let’s talk?
Got a project in mind? Whether you’re at the planning stage or halfway through, we’re always happy to talk. The earlier we’re involved, the more we can help. Let’s see what’s possible.