SIGNS WITH REPLACEABLE INFORMATION

Systemic signage for spaces with evolving content.

We design signs with replaceable information as an integral part of a visual information system — ensuring that content updates are quick, predictable, and generate neither additional costs nor spatial chaos. This is the ideal solution for facilities where messages change frequently, yet the signage standard must remain consistently professional.

The result in practice
- PLANNING ORDER AND PROTECTING AESTHETICS OVER TIME
  
  Standard signs solve the moment of installation. Our system solves for time.
  – You shift from reactive changes to proactive planning
  – Once designed, the order does not fall apart when updating content
  – No paper notes, makeshift prints, tapes, or handwritten additions
  – Aesthetics do not degrade with team rotations or changes in room functions
  
  You are buying the peace of mind that your information system will look professional for years, regardless of the dynamic changes within the facility.
How the system works and where it makes sense
- MECHANISM AND LOCATIONS
  
  The user sees the information, not the process of its replacement. The mechanism remains invisible, while the form of the sign stays constant.
  
  Common applications:
  – Offices and organizations with rotating teams
  – Hotels, conference facilities, and zones with variable functions
  – Universities, schools, and public institutions
  
  Updating does not require new production or interference with walls — it is fast, intuitive, and visually neutral.
Form that does not compete with architecture
- LEGIBLE TYPOGRAPHY AND MATERIAL DURABILITY
  
  The role of these signs is not to attract attention, but to organize orientation. The design is based on scale and proportion relative to the interior.
  – We use aluminum, glass, and acrylic — selected according to the building's character
  – Materials are resistant to repeated use and insert replacement
  – Mounting solutions require no interference when changing content
  
  Content may change, but the system — as an architectural element — remains the same.
Accountability and the limits of the system
- What PRETENDE is responsible for
- What we don't do (bid limits)

FAQ

FIXED FORM.
CHANGEABLE CONTENT.
PRETENDE® STANDARD
RESISTANT TO CHANGE.

1) What is the biggest mistake in designing exchangeable information?
2) Why do regular frames and inserts always lead to chaos?
3) Does the change in content affect the architecture or assembly?
4) What is the real value of this solution after a few years?
5) Who keeps an eye on the order for each subsequent content change?

Start a quote

Design of signs with replaceable information is quoted as an element of a visual information system, not as a standalone product.
The scope is derived from the function and scale of the facility. Solutions are selected for real-world use. Responsibility for the final result lies with us.
Quotes are provided exclusively via email or our contact form.

DETAILS THAT ORGANIZE THE SPACE

Examples of systemic signage implementations in real-world buildings.

SIGNS WITH REPLACEABLE INFORMATION

The result in practice

PLANNING ORDER AND PROTECTING AESTHETICS OVER TIME

How the system works and where it makes sense

MECHANISM AND LOCATIONS

Form that does not compete with architecture

LEGIBLE TYPOGRAPHY AND MATERIAL DURABILITY

Accountability and the limits of the system

What PRETENDE is responsible for

OPERATIONAL LOGIC AND A SYSTEMIC APPROACH

What we don't do (bid limits)

WHAT WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

FAQ

1) What is the biggest mistake in designing exchangeable information?

2) Why do regular frames and inserts always lead to chaos?

3) Does the change in content affect the architecture or assembly?

4) What is the real value of this solution after a few years?

5) Who keeps an eye on the order for each subsequent content change?

DETAILS THAT ORGANIZE THE SPACE