The team at Signs Now UK is celebrating a remarkable double success at the recent 2026 Sign Industry Awards. Selected from more than 140 entries and thousands of votes cast by industry peers, the recognition highlights exceptional quality, creativity and technical expertise in UK signage.
This year, Signs Now was named Winner of the Best Wide-Format Retail or Exhibition Display for their SPOTLIGHT Paris project and received a Highly Commended accolade for the Gravity Active Entertainment signage.
The SPOTLIGHT Paris project, completed in October 2025, was a large-scale wide-format display created for the International Insurance Awards in the heart of Paris. Tasked with delivering a visually striking stage environment, the project combined functional stage signage with a compelling visual narrative that reflected the prestige of the awards.
Suspended LED signage featured two key illuminated elements: the “SPOTLIGHT” sign symbolising recognition and global achievement, and the “Santé” sign representing health and vitality. Precision-cut acrylic panels, CNC detailing, UV printing and custom-programmed LED systems created a seamless, elegant glow that complemented the event’s theatrical lighting.
The team also overcame logistical challenges, including transporting delicate components from the UK to Paris and adapting to the historic venue’s structural constraints, to deliver a safe, flawless and visually commanding installation that became the centrepiece of the ceremony.
The Gravity Active Entertainment project involved a nationwide rollout of illuminated signage across multiple Gravity Max leisure destinations, including Liverpool, Wandsworth, Stratford, Castleford and Bluewater Arcade.
Signs Now worked closely with the client to create a cohesive signage identity that combined aluminium and acrylic 3D lettering, edge-lit panels and programmable RGBW LEDs to convey energy, innovation and excitement.
The team overcame complex challenges, from multi-site coordination and night-time installations to integration with diverse architectural façades and compliance with high-footfall city centre regulations.
Sustainability and durability were central to the design, with low-voltage LEDs, marine-grade materials, and IP-rated external signage ensuring longevity and low operational impact. The result is a vibrant, immersive network of illuminated signage that strengthens Gravity’s brand presence and elevates the visitor experience.
Carlo Matarazzo of Signs Now, who led both projects, said: “Both of these projects showcase everything we strive for - creativity, technical excellence and the ability to turn complex briefs into installations that captivate audiences.
“Winning for SPOTLIGHT Paris and being highly commended for Gravity is a tremendous achievement which truly reflects the people around us as much as the work itself. We’re honoured to be recognised alongside so many talented businesses and individuals in our industry, and we’ll use this as motivation to keep raising the bar.”
Organised by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, the awards involve industry nominations, peer voting and expert judging to recognise the very best sign makers, suppliers and traders operating across the UK every year.