We had talked about regular name and logo changes due to acquisitions among the high tech companies in the valley here. It is notable that these logo changes also happen for non-profits. Hope Services recently went through a major update of their logo. This resulted in many new signs and graphics for all their locations around the Bay Area. We …
Energy costs are always on the rise it seems. So one way businesses can help reduce their energy usage is by updating their old signage from neon or new efficient LED technologies. Signs Unlimited has been helping clients save money by refurbishing the old signs and installing new energy efficient LEDs for years. Here is an example of several neon …
When you’ve been in the business long enough, you see existing clients go through logo or name changes over time. This could be due to an acquisition or simply an update to their image. In either case, they’ll need new signage produced to reflect their new logo. Here is a an example of an existing client updating their lobby, suite, …
When you walk into a business of any type, the images or graphics you see should ideally communicate the essence of the business. We recently completed a graphics job at a nursery in the South Bay. The new graphics we installed fully refreshed the nursery with bright colors which was very appropriate for the image they wanted to create. We …
There are no limits to the variation in styles and color schemes when it comes to corporate logos. Some logos are better suited for printing. But others can be made into three dimensional objects or lettering. As tenants move in and out of business parks, we get involved in creating new logo signage for them. Here is a recent sign …
When you think of graphics, you may think that this is something that is typically done to vehicles, on walls, or windows. But technically you can apply graphics to many different surfaces. Here is an example of a podium wrap we recently completed for a local business. Wrapping can add whole new and refreshed look to almost any environment. Please …
We are affiliated with a nationwide sign company association which allows us to perform work in other states especially for large corporation with multiple locations. One of the other advantages is that we can perform work for out of area sign companies locally here in the Bay Area. Here is an example of a sign project we recently completed in …
A new business tenant moves in? No problem. We got you covered. This is the advantage of working with and knowing commercial property’s sign standards or requirements. Signs Unlimited works with many commercial and residential property management firms in the Bay Area to create specific signage solutions for each site. The scope of work generally ranges from monument signs to …
As you may know, sign codes evolve as with any other industry. And any commercial or public building needs to meet the updated requirements. Meeting the requirements for tactile and braille does not mean that you are locked into to any particular color or design. We can still design ADA-compliant signs that are unique to each project. Signs Unlimited has …
Even if you are not in the high tech business here in the Silicon Valley, you still have industry specific events and trade shows. One of the main visual aids and marketing tools at these events are banners. More specifically banners on a stand. These systems come in various sizes and qualities. They can also be retracted neatly in a …
A big advantage of working with property management companies is the ability to create a large data base of requirements for their tenant signage and graphics. Here is an example of a property that we’ve serviced for years. We know all the specifications for the various signs they use in this property and can easily create new tenant logos or …
Serving businesses across San Jose, the greater Bay Area, and extending as far south as Salinas, our team continues to support companies that need reliable, high-quality signage solutions. Because very few sign companies cover such a broad region, we regularly partner with brands that require consistent fabrication, customization, and installation across multiple locations. One recent project involved a complete signage …
Retail businesses represent a good portion of the signs and graphics we make. These could range from window graphics, banners, to fully illuminated building and monument signs. The retail businesses that have a national presence also have more stringent guidelines for their signs and graphics. They typically produce style guides that companies like us would follow to correctly manufacture or …
Some of our projects do not initially start out with the end client. We actually launch many projects working directly with designers and architects who represent end users. This approach allows us to create designs upfront and fine-tune them working with the client’s representative before it is presented to them. Here is an example that demonstrates this approach. The sign …
It happens like clockwork. Another merger resulting in new signs and graphics. STS recently became Watlow. We had worked with STS locally in the past. But this time we worked with Watlow’s national company representative to implement the project here in the South Bay. The scope of work included new lobby signs, door logo graphics, and new custom fitted monument …
When a business moves into a new location, they usually need all new signs. But not always. Sometime we are able to move their old sign to the new location. The sign will obviously need to be refurbished but that may be more cost-effective that building a new one from scratch. Case and point; Flooring America. In this case the …
We are excited when new businesses open in the South Bay. New businesses are an indication of a good and vibrant local economy. We were approached by Float Station’s architect (and GC) to help build a sign for their new location in Campbell. We worked diligently on the design of the halo-lit LED channel letters and the permit process. Once …
Large banks change their site signs or graphic regularly. This is sometimes due to new regulations, new interest rates, or local city codes. We usually work with national sign companies or project management firms to produce and install signage for large banks at their local branches. Here is a recent example of a pole and monument signs we completed for …
As many construction companies know, you cannot get an occupancy permit and move in until you have proper ADA signs installed in accordance with the Fire Marshall requirements. The ADA regulations evolve regularly. And you must keep up with them. That’s where a trusted source such as Signs Unlimited comes in. Here is an example of some of the ADA …
Manufacturing custom signs is sometimes only part of the job. Navigating through the complex permit processes in various cities around the Bay Area is another. Not all sign companies have the expertise to produce the correct technical plans and maneuver through these processes. Signs Unlimited does. Here is a project we recently completed that required a tedious permit procurement process …
There are partnerships and collaborations in all market segments. Auto related industries are no exception. Here is an example of a sign project we recently completed for Avis and Budget Rent a Cars. This project involved several sign types. But the main aspect of the project involved illuminated building signs that also required full city permit work. Here are some …
The standard three types of sign for many new tenants moving into a business complex are the lobby, suite, and monument signs. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for Associa. The scope included a brushed aluminum dimensional lobby sign, acrylic monument lettering and logo, as well as ADA complaint suite signs. #lobbysign #suitesign #directorymonument If you …
One of the great advantages of keeping a rich portfolio of signs on the company website is that potential clients can see design ideas that they like for their business. Here is a new sign we recently completed for Palo Alto Wealth Advisors. This design was similar to another job we had done which the client really liked. So it …
When a valued client asks you for a new concept for a sign, you do your best to accommodate. General Dynamics has been a special client of ours for many years. For their new location they wanted an illuminated lobby sign that was both front and halo (reverse) lit. They also wanted a very unique glow from the sign. We …
It take some creativity as well as practical know-how to produce unique signs. Many clients know exactly what they like. Others look to us for ideas. But ideas and designs must always consider manufacturability not just what looks good on a computer screen. Stanford Medical wanted a unique effect for their signs. A translucent effect with high-end acrylics and mounting …
