Office Wall Graphics: 5 Ways to Brand Your Indoor Space
Blank walls say nothing about your company. Here are five kinds of office wall graphics, what each one is good for, and how to pick the right mix.
By PLC Print
Five Options Compared
| Best for | Can you swap the graphic? | The look | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEG frame | Lobbies, conference rooms, long hallways | Yes, the fabric pulls out | Clean fabric, no wrinkles |
| Backlit SEG lightbox | Reception walls, feature walls | Yes, same as an SEG frame | Bright, lit from behind |
| Mounted canvas | Executive offices, quiet hallways | No, you replace the piece | Textured, gallery feel |
| Window clings | Glass doors, conference room windows | Yes, peel off and replace | Light touch, low cost |
| Floor graphics | Big lobbies, events, wayfinding | Yes, they are removable | Unexpected, guides people |
Why Your Walls Matter
When a client walks into your office, they start forming an opinion before anyone says hello. A 2012 FedEx Office survey of 1,000 Americans found that 68% of consumers believe a business’s signs reflect the quality of its products or services.
That survey was about storefronts, but people walking into your lobby judge the same way. Good indoor signage shows you pay attention to the details.
What clients notice
- Your logo and your colors
- Whether the space looks cared for
- Faded posters and empty walls
What your team notices
- A space that looks like the brand they work for
- An office they are proud to bring people to
SEG Frames: The Workhorse of Office Wall Graphics
SEG stands for silicone edge graphic. The print is on fabric, with a thin silicone strip sewn around the edge. That strip presses into a groove in an aluminum frame, so the fabric pulls tight with no wrinkles.
When your message changes, you pull the old fabric out and push a new one in. The frame stays on the wall, so a refresh costs a new print and nothing more.
SEG frame
- Mounts flat on the wall
- Good for lobbies, hallways and conference rooms
Backlit SEG lightbox
- LED lights inside the frame light the fabric from behind
- Good for the wall people see first
Canvas, Window Clings and Floor Graphics
SEG frames cover the big walls. These three fill in the rest of the space.
Mounted canvas gives an executive office or a quiet hallway a softer, gallery look. Window clings go on glass doors and conference room windows, and they peel off clean when it is time for a change. Floor graphics are removable too. They point visitors where to go, which helps in a big lobby or at an event.
Commercial wall graphics that stay
- Mounted canvas
- Wall vinyl
- Brand pieces that will not change for years
Graphics you swap often
- Window clings
- Floor graphics
- SEG fabric for campaigns, launches and seasons
Moving Into a New Office
Say your 40-person team is moving into a new office in Berkeley, CA. Here is how the space could come together.
A backlit SEG lightbox
Your logo on the wall behind the front desk.
SEG frames
Product or project photos. Swap the fabric each quarter.
Frosted window clings
Room names and your logo.
Mounted canvas
Prints of your team, your work or your city.
A simple rule: if the message changes more than once a year, put it in an SEG frame or on a cling. If it never changes, canvas or wall vinyl is fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are office wall graphics?
Printed graphics for your walls, glass and floors. That includes SEG frames, lightboxes, canvas, wall vinyl, window clings and floor graphics. They show your brand to clients, visitors and your own team.
What is an SEG frame?
An aluminum frame that holds a printed fabric graphic. A silicone edge on the fabric presses into the frame, so it stays tight and is easy to swap.
How often should we change office wall graphics?
It depends on the message. Brand walls can last for years. Campaign and seasonal messages change more often, and frames and clings make that cheap because you only reprint the graphic.
Will wall graphics damage our walls?
Window clings and floor graphics come off clean. SEG frames and canvas hang with hardware, so they leave small screw holes, the same as any framed picture.
Final Thoughts
Office wall graphics are the easiest way to make a space look like your company. Start with an SEG frame or lightbox where people walk in. Use window clings and floor graphics where the message changes, and keep canvas for the pieces that stay. PLC Print handles office wall graphics for businesses in Berkeley, CA and across the Bay Area. We help you choose the materials, check your files, and get every piece to your door. See our display graphics work to get ideas.
An SEG frame or backlit lightbox.
Window clings, floor graphics and SEG fabric.
Canvas and wall vinyl.
Ready to Put Your Walls to Work?
Tell PLC Print about your space and what you want it to say.