Speech Bubble Exit Sign

8.5 x 12 x 2" (H x W x D)

• Dual Volt (120/277) or Multi-Volt (120-277)
• Back mount
• Manual push button test standard. Self-Diagnostic or Self-Testing
• Ships standard as single face exit
• UL Damp Listed
• HOURS OF LIFE: The typical life of the LED lamp is 10 years
• DESIGN FEATURE: Provides a minimum of 90 minutes illumination for the rated wattage upon loss of AC power to meet code required emergency lighting
• BATTERY: 3.6V maintenance-free, rechargeable, nickel metal hydride
• WARRANTY: 2-Year Limited Warranty

• Light Source   –   LED - Static
• Product Type   –  Emergency Exit Sign
• Compliance Listing   –  CA Title 20, FCC 47CFR Part 15 Consumer
• Regulatory Listing   –  NFPA 101, NFPA 70, UL
• Fixture Wattage   –  1
• Voltage Rating   –  120-277, 120/277
• Mounting Type   –  Surface
• Material Type - 3D Printed Thermoplastic
• Dimensions -

• Color pallet can be modified to meet your design needs for an additional $50 per unit
• Emergency Lighting $50 per unit

The speech bubble—also known as a word balloon—became a defining visual element of American pop culture in the early 20th century. While its origins trace back to political cartoons and illustrated newspapers of the late 1800s, it was the rise of comic strips in the 1920s and 1930s that cemented its place in everyday visual language.

As comics evolved through the Golden Age of the 1930s–1950s, speech bubbles became more expressive and stylized—used to convey dialogue, emotion, and action with clarity and immediacy. Titles like Action Comics and Detective Comics helped standardize their use, making them instantly recognizable across generations.

By the 1960s, the speech bubble had transcended comics, becoming a central motif in American art and advertising. Pop artists like Roy Lichtenstein elevated the form into fine art, using bold outlines and exaggerated text to reflect—and critique—mass media and consumer culture.

Today, the speech bubble remains a powerful symbol of communication. From comic books and graphic design to emojis and digital messaging, it represents voice, identity, and connection. At Flamsted, this iconic form inspires designs that feel both playful and instantly familiar—transforming functional signage into expressive, conversation-starting objects.