Professional plaques are the ideal tools to clearly and effectively signal your office or practice to your clients or patients. However, choosing the perfect one for you is not always easy, especially if it’s your first plaque.
If you don’t have a precise idea, you can, for example, create your professional plaque on Plaque Rapide, a website offering the creation and design of plaques based on templates. Otherwise, you can create according to your desires, while respecting the obligations and regulations in force in France.
The Dimensions
The dimensions of a professional plaque depend on the type of profession you practice. The most commonly used plaque is 30 x 20 cm, but some professions do not allow such a size. To get a concrete idea of what you can choose, you should contact the professional body of your profession before ordering your plaque.
The Materials
For materials, you can choose between the two major categories of professional plaques:
Plexiglass Plaques
This type of plaque is the more modern of the two. It is especially suitable for professions in the medical, communication, or coaching sectors. These plaques allow for a wide choice of colors and are very dynamic and attractive.
Metal Plaques
Metal plaques are more commonly used by doctors or lawyers, for example. They can be made of brass, aluminum, or any other authorized metal and highlight the professionalism and rigor required by your profession.
Which Font for Your Professional Plaque?
While there is no strict regulation regarding the font to use for your professional plaque, you should nonetheless ensure that it is perfectly legible for everyone and that the chosen typeface reflects, to some extent, your profession. There are three main types of fonts:
Sans Serif
Sans serif fonts are the most common and widely used, as they are sober and professional while remaining very legible, even from a relatively far distance. This type of font is straightforward and contains no curves and/or effects.
Serif
Serif fonts are slightly more original than sans serif, while remaining very professional. They allow you to easily play with shadow and light and are more attractive than sans serif fonts.
Cursive
Less often chosen, cursive fonts tend to mimic handwriting, often very fine, and give a touch of prestige to professional plaques.
What Does the Legislation Say?
The legislation in force in France permits you to display a professional plaque, without obligating you to, and subject to acceptance by the co-ownership, provided that you comply with the standards related to your profession and do not engage in advertising. A professional plaque must therefore be informative and not promotional.
