The Truth About Menu Board Visibility in Direct Sunlight

Have you ever found yourself trying to read the menu board in front of a restaurant on a sunny day, only to find the sun a little too bright? Not being able to get a clear idea of all the nice food options can be really frustrating. You know that bathing yourself in sunlight is never a good form of self-care, but menu boards sleuthing sparks the same issues — Who needs to be devoured by sunlight?

Menu Boards and the Effect Sunlight Has on Them

Sunlight falling directly on top of a menu board makes the words and pictures hard to see. The bright light can be so glaring that it makes it difficult for people to read what’s on the menu. This isn’t easy, especially if you’re trying to decide quickly what to order.

Solutions for Sunlight-Related Menu Board Issues

Keeping Solar Glare at Bay and Opting For Good Materials Is One Way of Solving Menu Board Sunlight Issues One way to solve the problems associated with the sunlight on menu boards is to makes use of materials that help minimize glare. Some menu boards that we use or special coatings applied used on our menu boards help mute the sunlight, so customers can see what they can order. Intense heat is another possible solution by positioning the menu display boards in an area with no get in the sun — under a shaded area or use an awning to block the sun.

How to Design More Readable Menu Board Signs in the Sun

Here are some tips you can follow to make menu boards easier to read, even in the sun. One is to write in larger font and make sure to use bright colors that contrast against the sun. And that can make the menu board easier to read, even during extremely bright conditions. 52 illuminate the possibility of digital menu screens that could adjust their brightness with the amount of light outside. This keeps the menu simple, at all times.

The Light Is Right: How Sunlight Impacts Menus Considered by Customers

It can be frustrating for customers who can’t read a menu board well because of sunlight. They may choose to visit another location with a clearer view of the digital menu display. Which means that if the menu board is too difficult to read, a restaurant loses customers. By adopting measures such as anti-glare coatings or relocating the menu board, restaurants can create a happier customer experience.

The Beautiful Science Behind How to Improve Menu Board Visibility in Bright Sunshine

The reason menus can be difficult to read in bright sunlight is pretty straightforward. When light reflects off a surface — a menu board, say — we service glare that makes it difficult to see. We can minimize sunlight's effects through the use of glare reducing materials, and through strategic placement of the board. In addition, letter size, colors, and the type of letters all play a role in making the information on your menu board easy to read in the bright sunlight.