WHAT WE NOTICED
Three things that shape your sign.
Inside first, ~4–5 wks
Outside needs a Chicago sign permit. Start inside now; permit the outside in parallel.
6–8 ft outside
Reads across a 66 ft street. 4 ft reads ~55 ft: fine inside, short outside.
1 panel for the splash
Print every color on one panel, raise the script. No cutting each droplet.
SIGNS WE'VE BUILT · OUTSIDE
Which feels right? Reply with a number.
No lighting
Lowest cost · no power needed
1 · Script, non-lit
6 ft · painted to match
Studs into wall · no power
Est. from
~$2,990
Good if budget comes first.
Lit at night
Seen after dark
2 · Script, halo-lit
6 ft · warm glow behind
Needs wall access + electrician
Est. from
~$4,030
Good if you're open evenings.
3 · One lit panel
8 ft · front-lit
Pre-wired · one power hookup
Est. from
~$3,510
Good if you want a simple install.
Renderings and photos from past AFCULTURES projects.
SIGNS WE'VE BUILT · INSIDE
And for the wall people photograph.
No lighting
Lowest cost · no power needed
4 · Full-color 3D panel
30 in · every splash color
Hangs on a cleat · no power
Est. from
~$1,560
Good if every color matters.
Lit at night
Seen after dark
5 · Edge-lit letters
6 ft · glow on the wall
Needs wall access + electrician
Est. from
~$1,110
Good if you want a clean wall.
6 · Neon on a panel
30 in · color neon
Plugs in · no drilling
Est. from
~$650
Good if budget comes first.
Prices are for the sign only, shipping included. Installation, permits and sales tax are quoted separately.
NEXT STEP · FREE MOCKUP
Three answers and we'll draw it on your walls.
Date:
What date are you aiming for?
Decides inside-first or both together.
Walls:
A straight-on photo of each wall, with rough width × height.
So we know if "4" meant 4 ft.
Budget:
A budget range for inside and outside?
So we design within it.
If handy: outlet near each wall, and can you reach behind it? · does your landlord have sign rules? · logo file (AI/SVG/PDF)?
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
You reply
Send the 3 answers above.
Free mockup + quote
Your sign on your wall, exact price.
Approve & build
Built in 3–4 weeks. Photos & video before it ships.
Ships ready to hang
~5 days to your door, shipping included. Warranty up to 3 years.
FOR TROY · CREATE CHICAGO
Inside and out, on a nonprofit budget, soon.
You asked for:
3D signs, inside + out
Size:
4 (ft?)
Timeline:
Rush
Design:
Included