Which Vista Family Is Right for Your Signage Project?
Vista or Nova, Sharp or Square, and when should you consider VRS instead?
Choosing a signage family can raise questions, especially when a customer has specific design requirements. That’s why we created a short visual guide to the Vista System families. It brings product photos, clear explanations, and interesting facts together, making your next product choice much easier.
Rather than searching through several catalogs, you can explore the families in one focused guide. What makes each system different, and which features matter for your next project? The guide offers a quick introduction without overwhelming you with technical information. You can compare familiar systems and discover other families you may not have explored before. Download the free Vista System Family Guide and keep it nearby for your next quote.
Why does choosing a family matter for wayfinding signage? A single building may need room signs, directories, suspended signs, and projecting signs across different areas. Although these signs serve different purposes, they should work together visually. The right family can help you create a consistent appearance across several applications. It also needs to suit the building’s layout, available installation conditions, and overall architectural design preferences.
What Makes Each Vista Family Different?
Take Vista and Nova, for example. Both families feature curved surfaces, but their designs are not identical. Vista has its recognizable curved profile, while Nova offers a gentler curve and wider side borders. Those differences affect the finished frame’s appearance, even when the signs serve similar practical purposes. Which look fits your customer’s space and architectural direction better?
Perhaps your customer prefers a flat sign with a more contemporary appearance. In that case, Sharp and Square offer two distinct design approaches. Sharp emphasizes clean lines and a minimal appearance, while Square features wider side borders. VRS introduces architectural aluminum frames for a different range of signage needs. A quick visual comparison can help you narrow the options before examining individual products in more detail.
Choosing the Right Signage for Your Project
Before choosing a family, consider how the signs will work together throughout the building. A reception directory may introduce the system, while room signs repeat its visual language. Think about future updates, especially when tenants, departments, or room names change. Consistent designs can make new signs easier to integrate with existing installations. Comparing the families early helps you discuss these needs before selecting individual products.
Of course, a frame’s appearance is only part of the decision. Where will people see the sign, and how will it be mounted? Wall signs identify rooms and destinations, while projecting signs extend into corridors. Suspended signs provide overhead information, and directories help visitors understand a building’s layout. These practical questions are central to planning effective wayfinding signage throughout a building or commercial space.
Discover More in Our Free Guide
The visual guide also includes facts you may not know about our product families. These details add useful context beyond the photographs and brief descriptions of each individual signage family. Maybe you already know the classic Vista profile but have never explored Nova. Or perhaps you use Sharp regularly and want to understand how Square differs. A few minutes with the guide can introduce another option worth considering.
Need more detail after browsing the guide? Our website provides more detailed information about individual signage families and their available applications. You can continue exploring the broader product range and compare individual systems that interest you. Visit our Signage Design page for a closer look at the available families. Use the guide for a quick overview and the website when you need additional information.
The next time a customer asks which Vista family to choose, start with a simpler question. What does the sign need to do, and where will it be installed? Then consider the design, mounting method, and other requirements of the project. Our short visual guide gives you a practical, accessible place to begin that conversation. Explore the families, discover something new, and keep the brochure ready for your next wayfinding signage project.