There are many different solutions for dedicating a building, a park, or a conference room for that matter to a person. We can produce many types of dimensional lettering and high-end plaques to achieve any such special occasion. Case and point; Raytheon’s dedication of an internal museum. Sign Unlimited as the chosen partner was involved with design, fabrication, and installation …
One of the advantages of working with the same sign company for a long time is that all the special requirements, processes, colors, and material are well-known and documented. There is no need to start over by new trial and error methods to match existing signs or graphics. But we’ve also taken over projects and produced the clients’ desired signs …
We live in the Silicon Valley. So you expect to see high-tech stuff all around. Occasionally that also means high-tech looking signs. We recently produced some attractive looking door signs for Radius Product Development. We blended the lettering and the background to achieve the desired look. The scope included custom fabricated dimensional lettering and a painted rowmark substrate. Here are …
A new business in an office building means that various signs have to be updated to reflect the new tenant. In most cases, there are at least one suite sign for the main entry and also one directory strip sign in the lobby. But based on the size of the building, there could also be additions to the directory monument(s) …
One of the advantages of being a sign company that fully licensed, insured, and bonded, is that national companies feel comfortable and trust your expertise with their projects. These sign projects are generally highly visible and require attention to details. Here is an example of a job we recently completed for Nordstrom at the Stanford shopping center. The project consisted …
Here we are with another change of ownership for a Silicon Valley company. Symantec spun off their Veritas business to an investment group. As we’ve done many times before over the years Signs Unlimited was contracted to replace the signage at the campus from Symantec to Veritas. The initial phase of this transition was completed recently. The scope of work …
Here in the Silicon Valley many tech companies have lobbies or briefing centers that are the envy of other businesses. Wall murals can add so much to a lobby and can tell a story or set the background. With today’s digital print graphic we can produce many types of wall mural to meet any discriminating taste. Here is a recent …
We really like designing and fabricating lobby signs. For interior signs we have many fabrication methods to choose from. When designing signs for inside the building (lobby etc.) you don’t have to worry about weather and other natural elements causing erosion. Hence more material and design options. Here is a great example of a lobby sign we just completed for …
Window and glass graphics or vinyl come in many different materials and colors. One type of material that is very common for the office environment is what we typically call etched glass vinyl. This material can be used in different ways for many applications. Two major applications are office names and privacy. Etched glass vinyl allows some light to get …
Small cozy offices can benefit from high quality signs too. Brushed or mirrored finished sign lettering extenuates most types of offices. Here is an example of a letter sign we just completed for AIG Financial here in the south bay. This client had a bilingual sign. Any type of font or graphic can be produced using today’s CNC router technologies. …
So we’ve talked about company acquisitions and name changes in the past. The scope of work after one of these transactions differs based on the size of the business. More specifically their buildings or campus environments. In these situations there are several categories of sign that must be updated. These include the Lobby, monument, entry graphics, shipping and receiving, individual …
Signs do not necessarily need to be very colorful or elaborate to communicate their message. If the idea is to reinforce a brand or just say we are here, then a subtle sign could just do the trick. Here is an example of a simple yet classy sign with client’s corporate logo and specific color. We used a brushed aluminum …
Lobby signs are one of our favorite projects to work on. There are so many options for creating lobby signs and that gives us a lot of flexibility. In this case, ZL Tech was adamant about a specific look for their logo. They wanted the logo elements to have a red brushed aluminum look. Using a combination of laser cut …
When it comes to lobby signs (or other interior signs), there are numerous options in terms of material and construction. Almost any design can be made into a dimensional sign. Due to precision routing tools and an incredible array of digital print color options available, we can create any solution to meet the client’s needs. Here is an example of …
When a company is acquired, the new parent company will typically change all the signs and graphics at the new location to match their corporate guidelines. Case and points, Vencore. When Vencore acquired a local company in the Bay Area, we were contracted to replace and install new signs and graphics at the location. The scope of work ranged from …
In the past people used murals to decorate their walls and other surfaces. Even through murals are still used these days, but most wall graphics today are done using digital print technologies. We can achieve many rich colors produced on variety of material including clear, translucent, canvas, etc. to satisfy any application. Case and point; Atelier Salon in Santana Row. …
When it comes to lobby sign options, sky is the limit. There are so many variations and designs to consider given our sign technologies today. Vanni Humphrey recently wanted to update their lobby sign. So they came to us to create the physical sign from their logo. They had very specific color and font requirements. And of course they wanted …
First impressions are important in all businesses. Hanging signs are one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to make a lasting impact. They are an excellent alternative for directing guests, promoting your business, or simply making your office space appear more professional. Running a quaint cafe on a busy street or a boutique nestled in a shopping center? A …
When a company moves to a new location, one of the first things they need is new signage. If the move is local, it is sometimes possible to relocate some of their existing signs as long as the new location allows it. This relocation is more doable with lobby signs as opposed to building or monument signs. These signs usually …
Look, you can spend a lot of money building a high-end lobby sign. And that is just fine as such signs are more appropriate for certain corporate lobbies. However many smaller businesses can have professional and high-end looking lobby signs that are built cost-effectively but yet maintain certain aesthetics. Here is a recent lobby sign Signs Unlimited designed, fabricated, and …
When people walk into a lobby for the first time, they often look for a directory to find out where they need to go. These days there are many types of directories to guide visitors to where they need to go. This also includes digital displays with touch screens where the contents can change on the fly. But in most …
When a company moves into a new area, they need local partners to help them get established. As a partner to many companies in the Bay Area, Signs Unlimited was approached by Ambit Energy to consult with them on the design and fabrication of a new lobby sign for their new training center in the South Bay. After the final …
As the re-branding and name change process wraps up at the SAP Center (old HP Pavilion), final signs are being installed. As mentioned in a previous blog, Signs Unlimited has been a long term partner with SAP Center providing a wide range of signs and graphics to the facility. As part of this continuing effort, a new reception area sign …
Stadiums around the country periodically change names which result in a major re-branding campaign affecting everything from logos on napkins to new signs all around the facility. As you may know, San Jose’s own HP Pavilion recently changed names to SAP Center. As part of this effort Sign Unlimited designed, fabricated, and installed many new signs reflecting this name change. …
We had talked about the importance of re-enforcing your brand by having a proper lobby sign for when customers or partners walk in. But in some cases the lobby is shared by multiple tenants or businesses. So this means that you’ll need a directory sign to show where your office is. There are many sign systems for lobby directories. These …
