Custom neon, handmade for a project in Zurich
The neon in its setting and the design drawing
A red line. An identity brought to light.
For Zürcher Weihnachtsallee, the name becomes a long line of red light, designed to measure and shaped by hand. From typography to modular assembly and workshop lighting checks, this project showcases our approach to custom LED neon design and handmade production.
A project in custom design and handmade production.
Explore the making processThe project at a glance
- Destination
- Zurich · Switzerland
- Lettering
- Zürcher Weihnachtsallee
- Our work
- Design & handmade production
- Lighting expression
- Red LED neon lettering
The Swiss Neon designed and handcrafted this custom LED neon sign for a project in Zurich. Our work covers the lettering design, a composition arranged in several modules, support preparation and the shaping of the red illuminated line. The design documents, workshop photograph and image of the sign in its setting trace the journey from typography to a finished illuminated piece.
From typography to light
The craft behind every letter
A custom neon sign begins with a drawing and takes shape through careful work. Seven stages connect the initial idea, handmade production and the illuminated result.
- 01
Define the idea and format
The starting points are the text Zürcher Weihnachtsallee, the red colour and the intended place of the lettering within its surroundings. These guide the composition and preparation of the quote.
Text, intended use and proportions establish the brief. - 02
Refine the typography
Letter height, spacing and the rhythm of the text are developed together. The drawing aims for a smooth reading experience along its full length, retaining the accents and characters of the name.
One identity, from the first Z to the final letter. - 03
Approve the drawn composition
The visual presents the red lettering and its illuminated appearance. The technical drawing organises the text into several modules. The composition and project choices are approved before production begins.
A reference drawing to guide the workshop process.
A composition in several parts
Long lettering. One visual rhythm.
The technical drawing divides the inscription into four modules. The letters remain part of a whole: height, spacing and alignment link the sections of the name. The supports follow the drawing, allowing the red line to remain the focus.
Four drawn sections for a single inscription.
Prepare the supports and modules
The drawing is transferred to production scale. The supports and separate lettering sections are prepared to preserve the alignment, spacing and visual continuity of the composition.
The technical drawing divides the text into four modules.
Shape the neon by hand
Flexible LED neon is shaped and secured by hand along the drawn line. Curves, upright strokes and letter details require close attention to reproduce the proportions of the drawing and a consistent visual line.
Handmade production · The lettering assembled and illuminated in the workshop. The handcraft
The drawing becomes a line of light.
Every curve takes careful shaping. The neon follows the letters, the connections are prepared and the fixings maintain a consistent line.
Connect and check the lighting
The illuminated elements are connected and switched on in the workshop. Checks focus on the continuity of the line, the illumination of the letters and the consistency of the modules as a whole. The name can then be read in red light along its full length.
06 / The workshop lighting check
Read the name along its full length.
- Visual continuity between the modules
- Illumination of each letter and its details
- A consistent line and red lighting appearance
See the project in its setting
In its timber setting in Zurich, the red lettering extends the identity of Zürcher Weihnachtsallee. The fine illuminated line allows the background to remain visible and gives the name a distinctive presence.
Zurich · The illuminated composition in its timber setting. 07 / The project in its setting
A red signature against timber.
From a custom drawing to a handmade illuminated piece.
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Your idea, drawn in light
Custom neon for your project in Zurich
A name, a signature or a message: we develop the design and production to give your identity its own illuminated expression.
Custom design
Adapt the typography, proportions, colour and composition to the text or logo of your project.
Handmade production
Shape the LED neon line and refine the finishing details to create a piece that follows the drawing.
Modular composition
Arrange long inscriptions in several sections while preserving the visual unity of the lettering.
What work does this Zurich project showcase?
This project showcases the design and handmade production by The Swiss Neon of a custom LED neon sign for Zürcher Weihnachtsallee in Zurich. The case study includes a design visual, a technical drawing, a workshop lighting check and a photograph of the neon in its setting.
How is a custom LED neon sign handmade?
The text or logo is first drawn to the proportions of the project. The supports are prepared, then flexible LED neon is shaped and secured by hand along the drawing. The elements are connected and switched on in the workshop to check the illuminated result.
Can a long inscription be made in several modules?
Yes. A long inscription can be divided into several modules. The technical drawing prepares the breaks, spacing and alignment to preserve the reading of the text as a whole.
Can the text, typography and colour be customised?
Yes. The design can begin with your name, a text, a signature or a logo. The choice of typography, dimensions, colour and composition forms part of the custom project.
What should I send for a custom neon quote?
Send the text or logo, the available dimensions, your preferred colour and a photograph of the project surroundings. Include the intended use and your deadline so that we can prepare a suitable proposal.
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Let’s shape your custom neon idea.
Share your text, logo and preferred dimensions. We will prepare a proposal for the design and production of your custom LED neon sign.
