A reception logo should match the logo on your business cards and letterheads exactly. Boldmedia Print Zimbabwe produces reception logos in printed acrylic, cut vinyl or dimensional letters from your print-ready artwork. Colour matching is checked against your brand references.
A reception logo is the company mark mounted on the wall behind or beside the front desk, usually the first branded element a visitor sees on arrival. It is typically built as raised lettering and a logo shape in acrylic, brushed or mirror stainless steel, aluminium or layered composite, standing off the wall on spacers so it casts a soft shadow. A good reception logo matches the brand colours exactly, is sized for the viewing distance from the entrance door, and sits level and centred on a wall that has been properly checked for fixings.
Unlike a shopfront or building sign, a reception logo is viewed up close and indoors, so finish quality, clean edges and hidden fixings matter more than weather resistance. It differs from a full reception feature wall in scope: the logo is a single branded element, whereas a feature wall treats the whole surface with cladding, graphics or lighting behind the logo.
Where it works well
- Behind the front desk in corporate offices
- Waiting areas in medical and professional practices
- Showroom entrances
- Boardroom and executive floor walls
- Co-working and serviced office suites
- Lift lobbies on tenant floors
Materials and finishes
- Clear or coloured acrylic with painted or vinyl faces
- Brushed or mirror stainless steel
- Painted aluminium or aluminium composite cut-outs
- Layered acrylic on a backing panel
- Wood or wood-look finishes for warmer interiors
- Stand-off locators in chrome, brushed or black
Lighting options
- Non-illuminated with room lighting
- Halo backlighting with concealed LED modules
- Face-lit acrylic letters
- Overhead spotlights or wall washers aimed at the logo
What affects the price
- Overall size and number of separate elements
- Material and finish chosen
- Thickness and depth of the letters
- Whether the logo is illuminated
- Complexity of the logo shape and fine detail
- Wall type and access for installation
- After-hours installation if required
Supplying measurements
Send the width and height of the wall, the distance from the entrance to the wall, and the height of the reception desk. Photos taken straight-on and from the doorway help us suggest a size that reads well and sits correctly above the desk.
Artwork requirements
A vector logo (PDF, AI, EPS or SVG) with fonts outlined and exact colour references gives the cleanest cut. If you only have a JPG or PNG of the logo, we can redraw it as vector artwork before production, and you approve a proof first.
Survey and installation
We confirm the wall type (brick, drywall, glass or cladding) so the right fixings are used, and whether power is available nearby if the logo is to be lit. Illuminated logos are connected by a qualified electrician, and installation can be arranged outside office hours where required.
Maintenance
Dust with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner on acrylic and stainless steel. Avoid solvent-based sprays, which can cloud acrylic and mark painted faces.
Frequently asked questions
How big should our reception logo be?
It depends on the wall size and how far visitors stand from it; we suggest a size from your measurements and photos and show it on a visual before production.
Can a small or detailed logo be cut in 3D?
Very fine lines may need slight thickening or a printed backing panel to keep the detail; we advise on this when we review your artwork.
Will installation damage our wall?
Stand-off and stud fixings need small drill holes, which are hidden behind the logo once it is mounted.