7 C’s of Communication By following the 7 C’s below, you will improve skills in communication and increase chances that the message you wanted to convey has been understood. Give them a go next time you need to provide information and see what difference it makes! 1. Know which channel to communicate in (email, face …
Listening Most people listen by not paying attention to what the person is saying, they are thinking about their response. They listen to respond rather than listen to understand. Did you know the average person speaks 175 to 200 words a minute? We can listen and process 600 to 1000 words per minute. Reflection Do …
Improving Communication Communicating starts with us as individuals and understanding there are different types of people we work with who have differing personalities to us which include viewpoints etc. Conflict at work usually has an underlying factor of communication. It can be that there is a feeling of being misunderstood, not understanding how others communicate …
Body Language in Communication Body language can be either open or closed and provides cues to the person you are communicating with as to whether you are listening, bored etc. We use nonverbal cues when we speak to others by our facial expression, hand gestures, eye contact, tone and volume of voice and posture. Whether …
Barriers in Communication There can be many barriers that can impact on communication. Those barriers can include age of the person, status of the person, culture, gender, and bias. It’s possible you have come across communication barriers. They can lead to the message being misunderstood causing confusion. They prevent us from receiving and accepting the …
Communication Channels When we communicate, we may use various channels. A channel is the medium through which you send a message to another person. Examples of a channel would be email, talking, texting, or video conferencing. When communicating effectively, you need to make sure you use the right channel. For example, you would talk face …
Communication Cycle To be effective, you firstly need to be aware of the communication cycle. This is the cycle of relaying information between a sender and a receiver. It involves the sender encoding (turning thoughts into communication) and the receiver decoding (understanding) a message. Watch the video below for an explanation about the cycle and …
Introduction Communication. We all do it every day in various forms and to various people but, do we do it effectively? Communicating in the workplace is important because it boosts employee morale, engagement, productivity, and satisfaction. The ability to exchange information and ideas in the workplace is an essential skill in many roles. It helps …
When to choose traditional methods Traditional signage is making a comeback in its popularity. Traditional signage has an authentic look and feel and can stand out against a sea of manufactured signage to communicate a specific brand message and visual identity of a business brand. Most traditional sign painting is permanent and easy to touch …
Externally Illuminated signage Externally-Lit Signs – are lit by another source that shines onto the sign, to light it up. Common types of external illumination are: LED trough lighting, florescent tubing, outdoor lamps/light, waterproof strip lights, etc. Often fitted above or below a fascia sign with directional light shining up or down onto the sign. …
Brush styles and traditional hand lettering Traditional hand lettering or signwriting is the craft of brush painting letterforms and ornamental images. Since Roman times, letters were painted to display information for public viewing. Painted letters are used for advertising and wayfinding as well as adding character to lettering design. Traditional hand lettering can be as …
Common mounting options for channel letters There are many options for mounting channel letters; raceway, backer mount – wireway, direct mount or otherwise known as – flush mount: Direct mount or flush mount: The extra effort required for this installation offers the cleanest look. As the name suggests, direct or flush mounting is when they …
How to use a wall plug and drill into masonry for sign installation One mistake you really want to avoid is breaking off a chunk of a concrete, masonry or brick. To avoid this disaster, don’t drill any closer than 10cm from the edge. For out door signage – stainless steel screws must be used …
Common fabrication process – part 2 Powder coating Powder coating can be used to coat many types of materials. The most common material is metal, although any material that can withstand 200°C can be powder coated – ie: wood, plastic, composites, glass and MDF. Powder coating is one of the quickest and cheapest forms of paint spraying and also one of the strongest …
Installing lightweight signage with double sided tape Double sided tape is often used on its own for lightweight signage or used in combination with mounting studs and screws to give more support for the weight bearing load of smaller signs. VHB – stands for ‘very high bond’ and UHB ‘ultra high bond’ are strong! Double …
How to mount studs Below are some instructions for installing basic letter mounts and fixing/drilling into masonry walls for basic signs. For basic outdoor signage Stainless screws are used for fixing to timber framed fascias or metal clad buildings to prevent corrosion and rusting of the screw. They are generally softer and break easier but …
Types of vinyl used in signage Adhesive vinyl is one of the most commonly used materials for making signs. It is a vinyl film with a sticky (adhesive) side and a non-adhesive, coloured face. It’s similar to a big sticker, that can be applied on a sign substrate, or directly on a wall or window. Vinyl …
Substrates for vinyl application In determining whether the intended surface is suitable, keep in mind that, as a general rule of thumb, vinyl will stick to almost any surface that is clean and smooth or non-porous. As a rule, vinyl will generally adhere well to smooth, glossy and clean surfaces. Common surfaces/substrates suitable for vinyl …
Cut vinyl or printed vinyl? It can get a bit confusing when it comes to the differences between cut vinyl and printed ‘cut’ vinyl. Cut vinyl (otherwise known as pigmented vinyl) simply refers to vinyl that comes from a roll and is one solid colour all the way through the vinyl. Printed vinyl is basically what …
Removing vinyl graphics and lettering If the vinyl for removal is new and has not been in place for a particularly long time, it may be highly possible to simply pick up an edge and peel it off. Most removal will require the addition of a ‘chemical adhesive remover’ to remove any residue on surface. …