Do your signs leave clients and team members impressed and informed, or do they simply leave them hanging? In the first few seconds it takes for a visitor to form an impression of your business, the answer to that question matters. While sleek furniture and modern tech play their part, the directional and branding cues within your environment often do …
When a business moves into a new office complex, two of the major signs they usually need are their logo on the monument and in the lobby. As we’ve mentioned many times before, both of these types of sign can be produced in different ways. The client’s logo also has an impact on how one would design three dimensional signage. …
Brass and bronze Plaques have always been great for commemorating an important figure or a historic event. They are as permanent of a sign as you can typically get. There are of course different thicknesses and anodization colors that one can choose from. Here is a recent custom plaque we produced for a group in the East Bay. Multiple colors …
You see different types of sign in office buildings. These signs could be decorative, informational, or motivational. These signs can be simple posters, contour cut graphics, or digital prints on panels with stand-offs. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for a company in the peninsula that involved various types of wall signs. Both direct mounted graphics …
Lobby signs have always been one of our favorite projects to work on. So many logos and so many ways to produce them. What’s more is that you don’t have to worry about weather since these are interior signs. Here is a recent example of a lobby sign we fabricated and installed for a company in the peninsula. These dimensional …
There are many multi-tenant office buildings around the area. Shared resources (i.e. lobby, maintenance etc.) allow companies to save on overhead. From a signage standpoint, there needs to be consistency and uniformity relative to lobby, monument, and office name plates. Here is an example of a sign project we recently completed for one of our clients. The scope of work …
One of the more common finishes used for lobby sign lettering and logo is brushed silver or brushed aluminum. This particular finish tends to work very well with different wall colors. Here is a recent project we completed for a local company that utilized a brushed silver finish on their logo symbol and lettering. As you can see from the …
Interior signs have many purposes. They are generally intended to identify and reinforce your brand once you come into the business lobby. They can also cover a large unused wall area as a secondary purpose. Perhaps an employee lobby or access area. Here is an example of lobby sign we designed, fabricated, and installed for a local business. The sign …
Lobby signs are always fun projects for us. There are so many options and ways one can design and implement these interior signs. Additionally, one of the advantages Signs Unlimited has is its membership with Signworld, a North American signage cooperative. This affiliation allows us to provide a one stop shop for our clients that have offices outside of the …
Producing corporate logos and lobby signs is a key part of the sign business. Logos come in various shapes, sizes, material, and colors. So it is critical that they are produced using the corporate style guide (if any), proportions, and exact colors. Here is a recent example of a dimensional lobby sign project we completed for Cardinal Health. In this …
As we’ve mentioned before, a key part of the sign business is producing and installing corporate lobby logo signs. Lobby signs have the advantage of being indoors so one does not have to worry about weather resistant material and finishes. Materials and colors can vary a great deal. Here is a recent project we completed for Ameriprise Financial. The scope …
Vending machines have evolved far beyond simple snack dispensers—they’re now mini billboards that must attract attention instantly. Whether installed in a corporate cafeteria, office break room, manufacturing facility, or public space, the right vending machine graphics make a huge difference in how people interact with the machine. Clear, vibrant, and professionally printed visuals help customers know exactly what’s inside before …
What is the first thing you look for when you walk into a new office building? Most-likely a directory sign to find out where you are going. There are so many ways to manufacture directory and suite signs. Many clients choose to go with sign systems. Sign systems have the advantage and flexibility to accommodate new styles, new names, and …
There are certain interior signs that stand out more than others. City seals and plaques have a very unique look. They make any lobby or office look more official. We’ve produced many of these plaques over the years. Here is a recent wall plaque we produced for the City of East Palo Alto. These plaques usually have several layers. They …
Most interior lobby signs are not illuminated. But occasionally a client has a requirement or desire for illumination. We can always accommodate such requests. We had initially done the exterior sign for this client. With some feedback from their architect we were able to produce their logo with LED lighting for the interior lobby. This project had some unique challenges …
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, …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Unless you’ve lived in seclusion for the past few years, you most-likely know what Amazon is. As Amazon expands their footprint in the Bay Area, they’ll need more office space and of course new signs. We recently completed a lobby sign project for one of their offices in the South Bay. This particular lobby wall was curved. So we used …
If you are a brand conscious company, you continuously want to re-enforce that brand. One effective way to accomplish this is through your signs and graphics. The first thing a potential new client or partner would see when they walk into your lobby is your lobby logo sign. Signs Unlimited has designed, fabricated, and installed thousands of lobby and interiors …
