Some people call them sandwich boards, sidewalks signs, or a-frame signs. These are typically plastic frames that you can put PVC signs or printed images in. However, there are also very custom A-frames that we produce in very special cases. These custom signs are handmade for a high-end look. Special hardware must also be used for attachment of the panels. …
One of the other building code signs that can be customized is evaluation maps. These signs can have different color schemes and sizes as along as they contain the correct required information. Here is an example of the recent project we did that involved custom evacuation maps. A couple of different options were presented to the client until one was …
People who drive trucks for work are always aware of height requirements before they enter a parking structure or even an overpass. These parking entries are marked by parking height clearance bars. Although these are not typical signs, but we do produce and install them from time to time. Here is a recent example of a project we did that …
We’ve all seen the typical blue restroom signs in public buildings and restaurants. But these code signs do not always have to be blue (or black). The ADA code allows for various colors. We’ve produced many custom restroom signs to meet specific client design requirements. Here is an example of a recent project we did for a high-end office building …
Nothing stands out more than a lobby sign when you walk into an office. The background color and the company logo itself also play a role in how the finished product will look like. Here is an example of a sign we produced and installed for BluePoint that nicely complemented the background wall color. Please see completion photos below. #bluepoint …
We produce and install a lot of truck graphics for contractors around the bay area. These types of job are very practical an functional in nature. No need for complex vehicle wraps costing thousands of dollars. Yet these simpler graphics serve their purpose very well by providing the basic information needed for the job to get done. Here is another …
Adding graphics to any wall in a business can add character and even brand re-enforcement. The graphics do not need to be elaborate. A symbol, a logo, or just a name. Here is an example of a job we did for one of Tesla’s support centers. The large wall in the drive bay was blank. We produced and applied large …
Being an anchor tenant in a mall means that you get special privileges. One benefit would be dedicated parking spaces for your clients. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for Bill’s Café. We had to create a unique stencil based on the client logo that would meet the property management’s approval and be large enough to …
You can bring a bland office wall alive with attractive signs or graphics. Individual dimensional letter signs not only bring class to a lobby, but they can also provide practical identifying information. Here is an example of a recent project we completed for Valley Medical Center. We used high end brushed aluminum dimensional lettering for the client logo. This was …
Community centers in each town may be used for different events and activities. They may also get funding from various entities which sometimes results in putting their name on the primary signs at that location. Here is an example of a job we recently completed for the City of San Jose. This job involved creating a new custom face for …
Not all lobby signs are created equal. Some pose unique challenges when it comes to installation. Here is an example of a project we recently completed. This very custom illuminated lobby sign required access to the next office suite’s interior walls for wiring and mounting purposes. Drilling into marble and granite surfaces also posed some challenges that had to be …
High end office buildings sometime need unique signage to appeal to their specific clientele. This includes lobby directory signs which are typically the first thing a visitor would see. Here is an example of a recent custom directory sign we designed and manufactured for an office complex. Several designs were created until the client chose the one they liked. Here …
Interior office signs don’t have to be just functional all the time. They can also be designed to allow theme based graphics to match the name of the office or conference room. Here is a recent interior sign project we completed that utilized this approach. We created new graphics for each sign to re-enforce the name or the theme of …
In business complexes when a new tenant moves in many of the signs have to be updated as well. The new business will most-likely want their company name and logo to be prominently displayed for the customers. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for Foxconn. The scope of work was to create new dimensional signage for …
A fresh coat of paint and brand new dimensional lettering can give new life to an existing monument sign. Of course new logo graphics and interior signs can also be done at the same time as part of the update process. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for the 63rd Readiness Division in Moffett which enhanced …
Lobby logo signs are a key brand re-enforcement tool for corporations. They come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Based on their size, certain elements of the sign may have to be produced in sections for manufactureability purposes. Here is a recent project we completed for Orbital ATK and Northrup Grumman. This custom lobby sign had to meet the client’s …
You would be surprised to find out that banners are not the only type of signs used for special or one-time events. We occasionally produce vehicle graphics and other signage for one off events. Here is an example of some vehicle graphics we produced for a cycling event sponsored by Stanford Medicine and Menlo Park Labs property management company. The …
A sign of a successful business is when they continue to open new locations. Take the case of Bill’s Café. A popular breakfast restaurant in the south bay and now on the east bay. This most recent project involved two building signs allowed by the city of Fremont and updates to an existing pole sign. All the new signs had …
When it comes to vehicle graphics, sky is the limit. Businesses can use a minimalist approach with text and graphics or do a full vehicle wrap. However, most businesses choose somewhere in the middle with just the appropriate amount of information to advertise their business. Here is another example of a vehicle graphic job we recently completed for Mechanical Air. …
Here we are with another case of a merger and the resulting signs and graphics changes. The merger of Infocus and Jupiter created opportunities for new signage for both interior and exterior of their Fremont location. The project scope we recently completed involved manufacturing a new Jupiter building sign and relocating an existing LED illuminated lobby sign. Relocating a sign …
Site signs can take many forms. Advertising an upcoming project, a special event, or a new tenant moving in. Commercial Real Estate companies may also use these post and panel signs to indicate vacancies for would-be businesses who may need work spaces. Here is a recent example of a sign we produced and installed for a company in the south …
We’ve discussed logo changes before. This can result from mergers but also from rebranding. Since many corporate logos include both text and logo elements, the change may impact one or both aspects of the logo. Here is recent project we complete for From Factor. This is the third rebranding they’ve done in the past few years. In this particular case, …
Simple, Functional, and Cost-Effective. Sometimes that is all the signs you need for your business. The location and the type of business can also dictate the types of sign that would best serve that need. Here is a job we recently completed for a dentist office. A post and panel monument and a wall panel sign were all that was …
To get enough visibility and brand recognition, sometimes a business needs more than just a single building sign. Based on the location, multiple signs may be needed to achieve that goal. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for Active Auto Body. They needed more visibility and presence. And we delivered. We designed and fabricated a new …
When you are having an important meeting in a conference room with large glass panels, sensitive information on the white boards or screens may be visible to employees and others walking by the room. For this reason many companies choose to use privacy films to cover the glass panels. These privacy films do not need to be purely functional. They …
