Catching The Eye With Custom Signs

Operating from headquarters in Shoreditch, Glyphics offers an extensive palette of signage styles and fabrication methods - realised by a collective of designers, makers and grafters. Together, we channel our diverse skills and shared enthusiasm into a dynamic, creative powerhouse of production - transforming typography and iconography into tangible pieces of art.

Whether it's hand painted lettering for cultural hubs or 3D logo installations for corporate offices, we bring your vision to life - building custom signs that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. In every project we've undertaken in the last three decades, we meld traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, all while forging enduring partnerships with our clients.

Glyphics van parked in a Shoreditch road with large mural
Glyphics van parked in a Shoreditch road with large mural
Glyphics van parked in a Shoreditch road with large mural
Glyphics van parked in a Shoreditch road with large mural
What our partners say
Superb work on our new sign. As a team you were amazing.
Ben
Workspace, London
Can I say that you and the guys have been exceptional. I want to thank everyone involved and can’t wait to work with you guys on the next project!
Max
Livelyhood, London
The Tucker window graphics have been a total success. We have had the best response so far so we are really happy.
Emma
Trilogy Stores, London
The sign is up and looks brilliant, thank you so, so much for all your hard work on this. Please say thank you very much to your two men who came to install the sign, they did an absolutely amazing job!
Lucie
Philcox Gray & Co, London
Just a quick note to say thank you for the job at the Lord Clyde, it looks fantastic and we are all very pleased with the finished product and particular thanks to Paul for helping me get to the bottom of the design. I appreciate very much the effort that you all made. I will recommend you wherever possible and hope to use your services again in the future.
Matt
The Lord Clyde, London
Just wanted to say a BIG thank you to your team for your hard work making the Gs, the arrow and printing on the eggs for me!! Will definitely use Glyphics services for future print jobs.
Anetta,
Archer’s Mark, London
Our Services

At Glyphics, we understand that signage is not just about visibility - it's about vision. That's why every one of our endeavours begins with a candid conversation about your business goals, and ends with bespoke solutions that embody your brand's values. Click below to learn about our canvas of services and how we transform your ideas into material realities:

Our Process

Behind every sign is a story - a brand ambition and a human being on a mission. We see you and we're here for you - from first contact to the final installation and beyond. Click the graphic below to find out everything you might need to know about how to get a sign by Glyphics and each step of our journey together:

The Team

Tim holding a large golden wooden G and Paul an old I metal sign
Ryan holding a deep purple metal letter Y
Seconds walk from old st station
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Amrita holding a large silver P in front of colourful street art in Shoreditch
Sally framed by Ray holding a large orange H
Rolls of vinyl in the studio
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Dominque holding a large black C

EVERY GLYPHICS SIGN IS UNIQUE IN CHARACTER, JUST LIKE US.

We’re designers, art workers, makers, estimators, fitters, project leads, directors and health & safety. We work with some of the world’s most notable artists and corporations, honing our workmanship year on year. We’re as passionate as we were in 1985, and don’t get us started on artisanal signs. Or do. We’re at 75 Leonard Street, come on in.

Picture of John Liam and Charlie holding a large blue metal S.
Glyphics managing director photographed in the sign makers' studio

OUR STORY SO FAR

Glyphics is the brainchild of father-son duo, Brian and Tim, and is rooted in their common love for lettering, type and design.

Once an apprentice typesetter for The Times newspaper, Brian moved into vinyl lettering by the 80s. Then the design industry exploded. Computer tech developed and processes began modernising more rapidly than ever.

“It went from vinyl lettering to full blown signmaking.”

Tim had been working in an advertising studio and showed great artistry from an early age. He was taught calligraphy at school and his teachers felt he should become a fine artist. To help fill the generational gap, he joined his dad in 2000, and blossomed from a pure creative into a creative entrepreneur.

The family team behind the London sign maker
Photo of a Monotype keyboard
Brian in front of a van full of vintage sign letters
Neon sign in Glyphics window - view from the studio.
Glyphics studio with a display of vintage letters and Ampersands
Our Shoreditch shop front standing proud with our brand new hand painted gold leaf sign centre stage
The family team behind the London sign maker
Photo of a Monotype keyboard
Brian in front of a van full of vintage sign letters
Neon sign in Glyphics window - view from the studio.
Glyphics studio with a display of vintage letters and Ampersands
Our Shoreditch shop front standing proud with our brand new hand painted gold leaf sign centre stage
The family team behind the London sign maker
Photo of a Monotype keyboard
Brian in front of a van full of vintage sign letters
Neon sign in Glyphics window - view from the studio.
Glyphics studio with a display of vintage letters and Ampersands
Our Shoreditch shop front standing proud with our brand new hand painted gold leaf sign centre stage
The family team behind the London sign maker
Photo of a Monotype keyboard
Brian in front of a van full of vintage sign letters
Neon sign in Glyphics window - view from the studio.
Glyphics studio with a display of vintage letters and Ampersands
Our Shoreditch shop front standing proud with our brand new hand painted gold leaf sign centre stage

By 2002, Glyphics was officially incorporated. Brian and Tim got new machinery in, expanded their network and nurtured their team to the point where they moved in to 75 Leonard Street. Twenty years on, Glyphics remains London's trusted sign maker in the same spot in Shoreditch, Ashurst law firm and the National Crime Agency continue to be core customers, and employees Dominique and Ray still work here.

“Our space in Shoreditch was once a furniture shop and it was a gallery when we found it. It has an artisanal past, like us.”

Today, Tim will lend his skills and ideas as and when they’re needed, but as MD, he carries on his father’s mindset – prioritising meeting people in the flesh and talking them through things to make sure they’re happy, as well as taking the business to the next level with new talent.

He puts his faith in Paul, a creative designer, and Liam, who deals in the technical side of signs. They’ve both had their own love affair with typography and iconography – Paul worked with early Macs and is now an Adobe expert, while Liam was brought up in the trade, building big illuminated 3D signs, before working his way to project management.

“We want to grow and experiment, but we’re always going to stay efficient and stay personal.”

At present, Glyphics is a busy East London sign maker that has completed well over 20,000 projects since becoming a limited company. With experience behind the business and fresh faces leading the way, the team moves seamlessly between legacy processes and fast paced technologies, instilling a sense of heritage in today’s aesthetic.

Glyphics vinyl experts pause with a vinyl covered wood panel mimicking the woods around it.
Wall of ampersand signs through a giant wooden sign
a colourful picture of acrylic samples on the side of vinyl rolls
Glyphics vinyl experts pause with a vinyl covered wood panel mimicking the woods around it.
Wall of ampersand signs through a giant wooden sign
a colourful picture of acrylic samples on the side of vinyl rolls
Glyphics vinyl experts pause with a vinyl covered wood panel mimicking the woods around it.
Wall of ampersand signs through a giant wooden sign
a colourful picture of acrylic samples on the side of vinyl rolls
Glyphics vinyl experts pause with a vinyl covered wood panel mimicking the woods around it.
Wall of ampersand signs through a giant wooden sign
a colourful picture of acrylic samples on the side of vinyl rolls
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THREE DECADES AS LONDON’S TRUSTED SIGN MAKER
QUALITY BESPOKE SIGNAGE

From independent businesses and private offices to public buildings and cultural centres, we serve organisations across the UK with signs made using both traditional skills and contemporary technologies.

As a company built on testimonials and repeat custom, we nurture strong relationships with our clients from the very start.

Our ordering process is simple and hassle-free:

  1. Contact us through the form to discuss your design needs and receive a quote.

  2. Our team of experts will determine the best materials and construction methods.

  3. Feedback or approve the design and quote.

  4. Relax while we craft your custom sign.

  5. We'll handle installation and ensure everything is to your satisfaction.

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