These Media City window and
freestanding displays for the BBC look very impressive, so what goes on behind
the scenes to provide a successful outcome?
Place your mouse over each of the images below to see the full size image
and then read all about the project below
Behind every project is a well
organised sequence of events starting with a site survey to ascertain how best
to complete the order. We describe here an overview of the decision making
process for the Window Display
Survey The initial
survey covers such points as accessibility by lifting devices, in this case
scissor lifts and "cherry pickers". Also discussed will be the lifespan of the
project, and is it a short term or long term project? This will impact on the
grades of materials to be used. Material tests are also advisable to check
adhesion. And of course we measure ญ with the golden rule being - check, check
and check again!
Artwork Working from supplied
artwork files the Kingfisher Studio will be briefed on how to prepare the design
for print. In this case the artwork is divided up into tiles which match the
window pane dimensions.
Printing Our large format
printing presses are solvent free, and all printing is carried out in-house.
Colour and resolution tests are run initially prior to the production run.
Health and Safety Access to site will require Health
and Safety documentation, along with an induction process to familiarise the
installation team with site procedures.
Weather Warning!
The weather can impact on the installation of outdoor projects with high winds
and rain potentially causing havoc with deadlines!
Installation
In this case the process began with cleaning off existing window vinyls. Once
this was complete, the glass is prepped with a degreaser solution to allow for a
clean surface for the vinyl's to adhere to. Wet or dry application is possible,
with the temperature and deadlines being part of the decision making process on
which method to use. Because the Design contains clear and printed areas,
application tape is used to hold the print together, then removed as the last
process.
Freestanding Display These interior displays
were on display within the BBC Foyer and consisted of: - Floor Graphic -
Freestanding Back wall - Strutted cut out characters
The floor
graphics are created with a two part floor graphic system of removable Adhesive
graphic and anti slip overlaminate. Once applied to the prepared floor surface
the back wall panels are set up in place. The panels are printed on a flat bed
printing press and then cut on a computerised cutting table. A strut system is
applied to the rear of the panels, then weighted down for stability. Again the
life size cut out figures are printed direct to the board surface, cut to shape
and then made to free stand with a strut system Applied to the rear. Lightweight
materials were used for this display as customer safety was of primary concern.
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