Application Categories
Category A Public Signs
Signs installed to serve the public, including the signs for public transportation facilities such as stations and airports; or the signs for public or utility facilities such as government buildings, schools, museums, libraries, hospitals and power plants.
A-1 Single signs and small sign
Sign designed for the public and serve the function by on its own.
A-2 Sign system
Signs designed as a system to serve multiple functions including identification signs, information signs, directional signs, regulatory signs, and operational signs.Visual identity (VI) sign system for regional or public projects.
Category B Commercial signs
Signs installed for commercial purposes in commercial complex, shopping centers, department stores, shops and financial institutions or those installed in offices, corporate facilities, factories.
B-1 Single signs and small signs
Signs designed for commercial purpose and serve the function by on its own, such as billboards, store signs, shop curtain (noren), corporate signs, etc.
B-2 Sign system
Signs designed as a system to serve multiple functions including identification signs, information signs, directional signs, regulatory signs, or operational signs.Visual identity (VI) sign system for wide-area multi-store installation.
Category C Creative show signs
Advertising signs, neon and LED effects for media signs, signs with lighting effect, and creative signs with elements of entertainment as used in theme parks and exhibition.
C-1 Single signs
Large neon sign, large video signs, advertisement tower, billboard, wrap advertising with strong signage purpose, as well as monument sign, gate sign, malls, and lighting signs featuring the form.
C-2 Sign system
Signs designed as a system to serve multiple functions installed in theme parks, amusement parks, stadiums, exhibition halls, and expositions.
Category D Spatial and environmental expression as signs
Public space, commercial space, architectural space or transportation hub where the space, environment or landscapes themselves serve as signs, transmitting clear message or serving the communication function.
Category E Interface, developmental signs
Signs that convey visual images or information using technology such as equipment manual, infographics, web design, application development or digital signage.Attempts for innovation and future potential, such as research, experiment, planning technology development, new technology, new materials and new expression.
