Oversized shield light box — Apex Customs, NH
Dual front-and-side emission, 3D acrylic relief and factory-direct delivery.
Read the case study → CUSTOM LIGHT BOXES · SHIELD, LOGO & ARCHITECTURAL · DDP TO USA
Custom Light Boxes, Built and Shipped by the Factory
Custom light boxes for shield signs, logo boxes and architectural panels, with dual front-and-side illumination — weather-sealed aluminium frames, UV-printed optical acrylic faces and high-CRI LED modules on UL Recognized drivers, built in our own Guangzhou workshop and delivered DDP. Free 1:1 CAD mockup and factory price before you pay anything.
$750 – $1,900 delivered DDP · duties included
No cost, no obligation. Send your logo (AI / EPS / SVG / PDF), the finished size you want, and your full delivery address — street, city, state and ZIP.
Round light box · BLUES Barber Shop
✓ Dual front + side illumination ✓ Weather-sealed frame ✓ Mean Well UL Recognized drivers ✓ IP67 sealed ✓ Turnkey DDP delivery
Size: 300mm – 2,400mm wide, box depth 60mm – 150mm
Build: CNC bent aluminium frame, 3–5mm UV-printed optical acrylic face, front-lit, edge-lit or dual front + side emission, IP67
Lead time: 5 working days production after artwork approval + 12–20 days DDP air
Price: $750 – $1,900 USD per sign, delivered DDP, duties included
Updated 4 November 2026
Light boxes vs SEG fabric light boxes
| Light boxes | SEG fabric light boxes | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 300–2,400mm wide, 60–150mm deep | Up to 3,000mm per section, 30–90mm frame |
| Build | CNC bent aluminium frame, UV-printed optical acrylic, front / edge / dual lit | Dye-sublimation tension fabric, silicone edge, edge or back LED matrix |
| Lead time | 5 working days + 12–20 days DDP air | 5 working days + 12–20 days DDP air |
| Price | $750–$1,900 per sign, DDP | $680–$1,650 per sign, DDP |
| Best for | Flat artwork or photography that needs even full-face light | Large graphics you may reprint later without replacing the frame |
Figures above are the ranges published on each product page. Both are built in the same Guangzhou factory and shipped DDP.
Read the full guide: channel letters vs halo letters vs light boxes
What custom light boxes look like
How we build light boxes
Every sign follows the same route through our workshop: dimension drawing, lighting effect design, CNC cutting and assembly, a 48-hour lighting test, then timber-framed crating for export. You approve the drawing before we cut anything, and we send photos or video at each step.
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Dimension drawing
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Lighting effect design
3
Cutting & assembly
4
Lighting test
5
Export packing
How a light box lights up
A light box is a shallow sealed cabinet: the LED modules sit inside the frame and push light through the printed face. Our boxes also light the side edge, so the shape reads as a solid illuminated object rather than a flat panel — which is what makes a shield or crest look premium.
Dual front + side emission
The face and the edge are lit separately, so the box keeps its depth at night.
Even edge-lit LED arrays
High-density modules and a diffuser layer stop hot spots across large faces.
Sealed for outdoors
IP67 LED, powder-coated frames and a gasketed face keep rain and dust out.
Choose your light box colour
Faces are UV-printed to your artwork, so we match any Pantone or hex reference you give us. Frames can be powder-coated in the same colour or left in satin silver or black.
White 6000K
Warm White 3000K
Red
Blue
Green
Amber
Pink
Orange
Need the box to change colour or animate? That is a different build — see Dynamic RGB Signs.
What's inside a light box
UV-printed optical acrylic face
Printed and diffused so colour stays even edge to edge, indoors or out.
CNC aluminium frame + profile
Bent aluminium profile with a gasketed seal, powder-coated to your Pantone reference.
LED + driver
High-CRI modules on a Mean Well UL Recognized Class 2 driver, 12V low voltage, pre-wired for a standard US 110V supply.
What a factory-direct light box gets you
Most US sign companies buy light boxes from a wholesaler and add 40%–60% markup. We are the workshop itself: the frames are bent in our yard, the faces are printed on our own presses, and every box runs a 48-hour burn-in test before crating.
Faces matched to your artwork
We colour-match to Pantone so brand colours stay consistent across reorders.
Dual-emission edge detail
Side-lit edges give the box depth instead of a flat look.
48-hour continuous burn-in
Every box runs lit for 48 hours before crating, with photos for your approval.
UL Recognized drivers
High-CRI modules on Mean Well UL Recognized Class 2 drivers, 12V low voltage.
IP67 sealed for outdoors
Gasketed faces and sealed housings rated for rain, salt air and heat.
Turnkey DDP delivery
Freight, US import duties and final delivery are all inside our quoted price.
Light box builds we run most often
Shield and crest boxes
Oversized dual-emission boxes for automotive, clubs and brand crests.
Logo and wordmark boxes
Logo boxes and letter dividers for storefront fascias and interiors.
Architectural panel boxes
Large flat panel boxes for layered walls and entrance features.
Double-sided boxes
Two lit faces for hanging signs, aisles and cooler walls.
How much do custom light boxes cost?
$750 – $1,900 USD per sign, delivered DDP to your US address.
That is the range our own shield and crest light box projects have landed in over the past year — including crating, air freight, US import duties and final delivery. Four things move the number:
- Size and depth — an oversized shield and a small logo box are different builds
- Illumination type — dual front-and-side emission costs more than a flat face
- Frame and face material — printed acrylic is the baseline; harder profiles and thicker acrylic add cost
- Mounting — raceways, hanging kits and permit drawings are quoted separately when needed
Send your artwork, size and delivery address and we return a line-item DDP price with the mockup. No broker margin, no surprise customs bill.
Light box specifications
| Box size | 300mm – 2,400mm wide; oversized crests built as split assemblies |
|---|---|
| Box depth | 60mm – 150mm depending on face size and illumination type |
| Illumination | Front-lit face, edge-lit side, or dual front + side emission |
| Faces | 3mm–5mm UV-printed optical acrylic, indoor or outdoor grade |
| Frame | CNC bent aluminium profile, gasketed, powder-coated to Pantone |
| LED | High-density modules for even coverage |
| Power | Mean Well UL Recognized Class 2 driver, 12V DC, 110V US plug-and-play |
| Protection | IP67 sealed, 48-hour continuous burn-in test |
| Mounting | 1:1 paper template, cleats or standoff fixings, pre-wired leads |
| Typical lead time | 5 working days production after artwork approval + 12–20 days DDP air |
How long does delivery take?
| Stage | What you get | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork check and 1:1 drawing | Scale drawing, mockup and DDP price to your address | Usually within 24 hours |
| Production | The sign built after you approve the drawing | 5 working days |
| Air freight and delivery | DDP door to door, duties and delivery included | 12–20 days |
Production starts when you approve the drawing, not when you first email us.
How to order light boxes
- Send your files and delivery addressVector logo (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF), the finished size you want, a photo of the wall or fascia, and your full delivery address — street, city, state and ZIP.
- Free 3D mockup and exact DDP priceOur engineer returns a 1:1 scale drawing and the DDP cost calculated to your address — freight, duties and delivery included — usually within 24 hours.
- Approve and pay the depositNothing is cut until you approve the drawing. 50% deposit, balance after the factory photos.
- Production, burn-in, DDP delivery5 working days production, 48-hour burn-in, then crated and delivered to your address.
See the full case studies
Double-sided RGB sign box — liquor store, CA
Two illuminated faces with addressable colour control for a desert-heat interior.
Read the case study →
Frameless SEG fabric light box — Daliza's Salon
Ultra-thin frame, high-density LED matrix and swappable fabric graphics.
Read the case study →Light box FAQ
How much do custom light boxes cost?
Most of our shield, crest and logo light box projects land between $750 and $1,900 USD delivered DDP to a US address, including crating, air freight, US import duties and final delivery. Size, depth, illumination type and frame material are what move the number — send your artwork and size for a line-item price.
What is the difference between a light box and channel letters?
A light box is a sealed cabinet with a printed face — the whole shape lights up evenly. Channel letters are individual cut letters, either front-lit or halo-lit. Light boxes give the most even colour and are usually the cheaper option for large logos; channel letters give more depth and a more architectural look.
Can a light box be double-sided?
Yes. We build double-sided boxes with two printed faces and a shared LED cavity, commonly used for hanging signs, aisle markers and cooler walls. Both faces are printed from the same file so colour and artwork match.
Will a light box survive outdoors in rain and heat?
Yes. Frames are powder-coated aluminium with a gasketed face, the LED modules are IP67 sealed, and every box runs a 48-hour continuous burn-in test before crating. We ship to coastal New England and desert California the same way.
How long does manufacturing and delivery take?
Production takes 5 working days after you approve the artwork proof, and DDP air shipping adds 12 to 20 days.
What do I need before I request a quote?
Your artwork (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF or a high-resolution JPG), the finished width and depth you want, a photo of the wall or mounting position, and your full delivery address — street, city, state and ZIP. We need the complete address to calculate the exact DDP freight.
Get your free 3D mockup and factory price
Send your logo, size and full delivery address. Our engineer replies with a 1:1 CAD drawing and an exact DDP door-to-door price — usually within 24 hours, before you pay anything.
WhatsApp +86 131 1222 5599Read more about our workshop on the about page, browse the commercial signage portfolio, or see static channel letters, dynamic RGB signs and reverse halo signs. For sizing, pricing and installation details, see channel letters, halo letters or a light box, which LEDs we use and how commercial signs are mounted.
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