Creative Outdoor Signage: Specialty Healthcare for Pets

MedVet, the 2nd largest Animal Hospital in North America has recently opened its doors here in Chicago.

Are you a dog or a cat person?

Either way, MedVet, the 2nd largest Animal Hospital in North America has recently opened its third location here in Chicago. And we were fortunate enough to partner on their custom exterior signage during the planning phase of this project.

MedVet: A Signage Project

Pay attention to your surroundings.

An abandoned property for years, just down the street from our Latitude Chicago office started having a little bit of activity. Early construction started and our team was put into contact with the developer, located in Ohio. After learning more about the project and the ambitious branding goals, we knew we could help.

A Big Challenge: Branding the existing chimney. Chicago city code doesn't allow signage to be installed that high in the air, the outdoor signage needed to match their brand's "blue" perfectly AND we did not have access inside the chimney to run power for illumination at night.

A Coordinated Solution: During pre-construction, Latitude designers Andrej and Nick came up with design options for a variety of illuminated logos, two interior logos, a cabinet, and two sets of channel letters that would ultimately hang 40 feet in the air on the chimney. We applied for a special exemption with the City of Chicago (which may sound easier than it actually is). Through close collaboration with Macon Constuction, electricians, and the developer we matched blue day/night vinyl on the chimney letters as well as matching the channel to the chimney color. Lastly, with no interior chimney access, power was run across the roof to illuminate the letters.

The final piece was a cutout of a dog paw print in their logo. Andrej worked his magic to design this just how they wanted it. It’s fulfilling to be a part of a facility that is going to help animals that need them.

It Takes a Village

Projects like this are why we love our jobs. Working closely with numerous parties to make sure that everyone sees their vision in the final project is SO fulfilling. The bonus on this project is working with a client that helps keep animals happy and healthy.

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