Besides the typical mergers and acquisitions, many corporate partnerships results in new signs an graphics as well. A partnership between Verizon and Alley required us to create new signage for one of their new locations on the peninsula. We had to design and adapt the new logos onto an existing sign base. This required some creative thinking and design. The …
Any business cherishes their repeat clients. We are no exception. When a business expands their footprint, having a trusted partner to help them with their signs and graphics is critical for getting established at the new location. And since we already know their signage requirements, the process always goes much smoother. Here is an example of a project we recently …
National brands refresh their logos and visual identity from time to time—and when they do, every store location must upgrade its signage to match the new national brand standards. Recently, CVS Pharmacy rolled out an updated logo design, which triggered a large-scale replacement of storefront signs across the region. As part of that national rebrand rollout, Sign Unlimited was selected …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Company logo changes don’t always happen all at once. Projects are sometimes done in phases due to logistical reasons. We had previously produced main building signage for Sanmina at their primary location. So when the time came, they asked us to produce new building and monument signage for their second location. This scope of work included new LED illuminated halo-lit …
We’ve been producing signs and graphics for Hope Services for many years. Hope also has a division called Hope Thrift. So when they started their planning for a new Hope Thrift in Watsonville, we got involved early in signage phase. Using their logo, we created technical designs and procured city permits. The signs were fabricated and installed in a timely …
Sign cabinets may sometimes be looked at as light fixtures without specific graphics or lettering on them. In some rare cases, we also deal with such cabinet signs. These signs are simply used decoratively and as a source for lighting. Here is a recent project we completed for a local Pep Boys Auto center. The custom painted cabinet was installed …
Repeat clients have the added confidence that their sign company fully understands their signage and graphics requirements. There are various ways to produce each client’s specific logo and color schemes especially in print form. Even in three dimensional signage, careful attention must be paid to how the integrity of the client’s logo is maintained as the signage is produced. Here …
As national name brands expand and open new locations, they’ll need locally licensed sign companies to help them with their signage. This partnership includes providing site surveys, permitting, fabrication, and installation services. Here is a recent project we completed for Sprint. The scope included surveys, permit work with the city, installation, and final inspection. Please see some completion photos below. …
Building signs typically come in two or three major elements. The company name, tag line, and the logo piece. Some logos are more challenging to fabricate than others. This is mainly because the logo designers sometime do not consider creating a three-dimensional object from what they draw on the screen. So this require some fine contour cut elements. Here is …
Some projects require tight coordination between different trades. In a typical sign installation which is usually on a stucco or brick wall, no coordination is needed. But other building finishes like glass or decorative aluminum panels require coordination with each supplier so that the sign can be installed appropriately on each surface type. Here is an example of a recent …
Major corporate brands tweak their logos once in a while. A subtle change here and there vs. a whole new look. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for Verizon. We fabricated new LED illuminated channel letters per their updated specification. We used the existing raceway but replaced everything else. This project also required full city permit …
If your business is in a street corner with two possible viewing angles, it may be a good idea to consider installing two signs one on each side of the building for better visibility. Here is a project we recently completed for an Orthodontics office. After the front sign was fabricated and installed, they decided to add another sign to …
As Starbucks continues to expand and open new stores, we’ve been helping with their signage where we can. Here is a recent project we completed for a new Starbucks location in west San Jose. The project involved all three major signs; the exterior channel letters, the mermaid logo medallion, and the interior window sign. These projects all require full city …
Some signs require a bit more background work than others. When designing and fabricating a sign, we need to make sure that the platform it goes on can withstand the weight and also the wind load in appropriate conditions. So for that reason, we go through a structural engineering process. Here is an example of a sign project we recently …
Hope Services is one of our long term valued clients. We have produced signage for many of their locations around the bay area. We recently completed a project in Seaside that involved several different types of sign. The building sign has to be designed to use an existing mesh frame that was pre-installed by the owner. The full scope of …
Exterior building signs may require city permits. Getting a city permit could be tricky and requires the sign company to know that particular city’s sign ordnances and procurement processes. Of course these processes widely range as you go from one city to the next. Here is an example of an exterior building sign that we designed, fabricated, and installed, for …
When it comes to the longevity of signs and graphics, our sun and the weather are the two most formidable adversaries. At some point in their lives all signs and graphics will get weathered, faded, or start to peel. That is nature. So an occasional refresh of the signs may be in order for many business. Here is an example …
Hope Services is well known in the Bay Area. They have many locations and of course different signs and graphics requirements. We’ve been working with them on a recent logo update for many of their sites all the way south to Salinas. Here is another set of signs we recently completed for the Mountain View office. This particular project involved …
We tell many of our clients that a sign needs to identify what their business does as oppose to what the owner’s name is for example. Unless you have a brand that is recognized nationally, what the business does is much more important than random name that people can’t associate with. Here is an example of a recent sign we …
Auto Dealerships have some very elaborate signs reflecting the logos of the vehicles they sell or service. The signs used for their service departments don’t always need to be as elaborate since they serve a more practical purpose. Here is an example of a recent sign we produced for McLaren of San Francisco. This custom dimensional letter sign was great …
We like helping new businesses get the visibility they need by designing signs that reflect the image they would like to communicate. There are many ways to design exterior building signs. They can also be illuminated or non-illuminated. In this particular case, we used a combination of non-illuminated prismatic dimensional lettering and an LED illuminated logo shield. The result was …
