"Absolutely thrilled with my footpath sign! Great price, excellent service, and top-quality work. The colour is beautiful — even better than I imagined. I’ve already recommended you to others. Thanks so much!"
This 5-star Google review accompanied a photo of the finished footpath sign. The customer used our Canva template, uploaded a PDF and shared the template link. We prepared the print-ready artwork and couriered the footpath sign within two working days.
Where to start: design templates and a quick Canva tutorial
If you want to design your own footpath sign or sandwich board sign, follow our 5-Minute Quick Canva Tutorial for Footpath Sign Design. We provide both Canva templates and PDF templates for footpath signs so you can create a professional-looking pavement sign in minutes and upload the PDF file for print.
For customers who prefer professional support, we offer a professional design service and layout service. Otherwise, design it yourself with no extra cost using our templates and the Canva tutorial.
How footpath signs help small home businesses
Footpath signs — also called pavement signs, sidewalk signs, or sandwich board signs — are simple, cost-effective forms of outdoor signage. Below are three practical ways a footpath sign can help a small business owner.
1. Increase visibility to passing pedestrians
A well-designed footpath sign or A-frame sandwich board sign placed on a busy footpath makes your business more noticeable. Clear, bold messaging on a pavement sign helps draw attention from passers-by and motorists who may make quick decisions to stop in.
2. Share daily promotions and seasonal offers
Double-sided Footpath signs or A-frame sandwich board signs let you rotate messages — one side for ongoing brand information, the other for daily specials or limited-time offers. Small shops in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga or Whangarei often use this flexibility to highlight changing stock, events or promotions.
3. Build local brand recognition
Consistent use of retail signage and advertising boards helps customers remember your business. Include your logo, brand colours and a short call-to-action on your sidewalk signs so regular pedestrians start recognising your brand.
Tips for designing an effective footpath sign
- Keep it simple and bold: Use large, readable fonts and limit text to a single clear message.
- Use high-contrast colours: Dark text on a light background (or vice versa) improves readability from a distance.
- Include branding: Add your logo and brand colours to build recognition over time.
- Make use of both sides: A double-sided footpath ACM board can show two messages.
- Test in Canva: Try the Canva tutorial and export a PDF for upload.
For design inspiration, visit our templates and ideas page.
Why order footpath signs from us
Our footpath signs are made in New Zealand and designed to handle local weather and stronger wind conditions. Key reasons to choose our footpath signs include:
- Durable NZ-made products: Our footpath signs with custom printed ACM panels are weather-resistant and suitable for outdoor use.
- Fast dispatch: Orders without printing are dispatched within 12 hours. With printing, orders are usually dispatched in 2–3 working days after artwork confirmation.
- Competitive pricing: We offer some of the best prices for footpath signs in NZ.
- Proven satisfaction: Many customers have left 5-star Google reviews praising product quality, delivery speed and clear communication.
- Design support: Choose our professional design service or use our templates and tutorial at no extra cost.