Neon signs (mostly LED neon flex now) have become the most-Instagrammed feature of well-designed cafés and shops. Here are 12 ideas that consistently work for our clients.
1. Café tagline or signature drink in script
Place above the espresso bar. Hand-script of your café name or tagline (e.g., 'Espresso Yourself' or your shop name). PKR 8,000–18,000.
2. 'Open' sign for window
A simple LED neon 'Open' sign in the window — significantly more inviting than a printed sign. PKR 4,500–9,000.
3. Wall-mounted brand mark in neon
Your logo recreated in LED neon, mounted on a contrasting backboard. Becomes the photo wall. PKR 12,000–35,000.
4. Outline silhouette art (coffee cup, scissors for salon, dumbbell for gym)
A simple line-drawing of an icon related to your business. PKR 8,000–18,000.
5. 'You Look Beautiful' / 'You Belong Here' / 'Take a Selfie' messages
Self-explanatory affirmations in neon — these become the photo-op spot. PKR 6,000–14,000.
6. Wifi password / hours in neon
Practical-but-cool. A small neon sign with the WiFi password on it. PKR 5,000–10,000.
7. Salon: tools or scissors
Salons often install a neon scissors, comb, or 'Hair Goals' sign. PKR 8,000–18,000.
8. Gym: motivational quotes in neon
'No Days Off', 'Stronger Today', 'Mind Body Soul' — gym branding. PKR 8,000–18,000.
9. Multi-color RGB color-changing
Same sign, different moods through the day. RGB adds 15–25% to base price.
10. Backlit acrylic + LED neon combo
Letters cut from acrylic with neon-flex behind, mounted on a wood or ACP backing. Premium hybrid look. PKR 25,000+.
11. Window-installed neon visible from outside
Outside the shop, sign visible from outside. Pulls foot traffic. PKR 10,000–25,000.
12. Hashtag sign
Your social handle or campaign hashtag in neon. Encourages user-generated content. PKR 6,000–14,000.