How we work together.
Discovery
We start by understanding your space, your audience, and your goals. The context comes from the site, not from assumptions.

- Site analysis
- Stakeholder interviews
- Project brief
- Code & zoning review
- Existing conditions survey
- Audience mapping
Strategy
Before we touch design software, we map the wayfinding logic: where people enter, what decisions they make, and what information matters most.

- Wayfinding strategy
- Sign location plan
- Message schedule
- Sign type matrix
- Hierarchy framework
- Nomenclature system
Design
Now we design, with fabrication and budget in the room from the first concept. We iterate on your feedback until it’s right.

- Design concepts
- Material specifications
- Budget estimates
- Color & finish palette
- Typography system
- Mockups & renderings
Documentation
Everything your sign company needs to build exactly what we designed.

- Fabrication drawings
- Specifications
- Installation guide
- Permit packages
- Bid-ready files
- QA checklist
What you can expect.
Three promises we make on every Tradecraft project.
Straight talk.
No jargon, no runaround. If something won’t work, we’ll tell you why and what will work instead.
Budget respect.
We design for your budget, not against it. Fabrication-aware design means fewer surprises and better value.
One point of contact.
You work directly with us, the actual people designing your project. No account managers, no handoffs.
Good signage starts
with a conversation.
Every project is different. Let’s talk about yours.
