Sign designs and fabrication methods evolve like any other type of industry. We occasionally come across a project where we need to match an old sign hence an older method of production. Here is an example of a pole sign face we recently produced for Spangler Mortuary in the south bay. This sign had a two-layer acrylic face with custom …
When a company updates their branding, their signs and graphics must be updated to reflect the new look. This of course include their monument signs. Monuments are typically one of the first signs a visitor or a client sees when they arrive at the business. So it is critical that it is updated with the most current logo as soon …
Some community properties have more elaborate signage than others. They require custom signage to be designed and produced to meet the standards of that home owner’s association. Here is a recent project we completed for a residential community in the Peninsula. The scope involved refurbishing their existing directories with brand new custom dimensional lettering and new panel signs throughout the …
Monument signs are generally one of the more expensive signs you can have in a business or residential complex. When name or logo changes happen, the process of changing the monuments can take a long time. But there are faster and more cost-effective ways to temporarily update the monument sign with the new name or logo. We produce custom covers …
Every property eventually needs to update their signs. Besides the normal wear and tear, newly designed signage can give the complex a fresh new look. Here is a recent project we completed for a residential community in the south bay that involved two monument signs. One primary sign at the entry and one property map for visitors. These signs were …
Commercial tenants move in and out of business complexes regularly. This means that the property signage needs to be updated to reflect the new tenant names. Monument signs for multi-tenant complexes are usually designed to accommodate new business names easily. Some more than others. Here is an example of a monument sign we recently refurbished for a property management company …
Minor changes to monument signs do not always require a major overhaul to the sign. Based on the design of the sign, we can simply produce new faces or panels and either replace the existing ones or directly install them over the old ones. This is a very cost-effective and efficient process. Below is an example of a project we …
Some monument signs may have more than one company name on them. And when they move out or change names, only part of the monument has to be updated. Based on how the monument is fabricated, this may not be as straight forward. But here is a case where we were able to design the new company name lettering in …
As we’ve mentioned before, when a new business moves into a complex or acquires an existing company, some of the existing signs can simply be refurbished and refaced with the new company’s logo. Of course this does not necessarily work with dimensional lobby signs which will have to be replaced. Here is an example a recent project we completed for …
You don’t always have to update your signs when you change your name or logo. Sometime they just need a fresh look. Signs like anything else ages over time. Graphics fade or get weathered so they need to be refreshed once in a while. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for dd’s discounts in the south …
Adding new lettering or graphics to an existing monument sign can breathe new life into it without a major overhaul. Here is a recent project we completed for the Defense Innovation Unit. We produced new lettering and also refurbished the monument base with a fresh new paint. The result were very attractive and appropriate for the environment. Please see completion …
As we’ve discussed many time before, corporate logo changes are very common in any industry. Hotels are no exception. Any new logo or graphic changes must be adapted to the existing signage which requires detailed technical surveys of all signs. Here is a recent project we completed for the Red Lion Hotel in the Monterey area. The scope of work …
If visibility at a great value is what you need for your business, then panel signs may be the answer. Using digital printing we can produce any type of graphic to meet the needs of the business. Here is an example of project we recently completed for a preschool in Sunnyvale. Cost was obviously a consideration but visibility was the …
Getting city permits for certain sign projects becomes very complex. This is because different lots or blocks get re-zoned which could also affect their public right of way and set backs etc. Here is a project we recently completed for a Pet Clinic in downtown San Jose. This project posed a few challenges relative to the monument sign as we …
A sign needs to represent the organization besides just identifying the name. Case and point; Open Space Authority. After they moved in to their new location, they wanted a monument sign that more closely matched their logo and color schemes. Signs Unlimited submitted multiple designs based on the style that would better match their logo and the organization’s overall role …
Schools have to deal with many different expenses. Signage is one of them. But sometimes we can find ways to save them money by reusing an existing sign. Custom-made monument covers are one of those cost-saving approaches. Here is a recent example of a job we did for a South Bay grammar school. Instead of replacing an existing monument sign, …
Businesses have different approaches as to how they advertise their location. Based on the property’s design and location, a business may choose to use an individual sign on their specific suite or store front. Or they may choose to add their name to an existing multi-tenant sign structure. Here is a recent example of a brand new multitenant monument we …
Signs need to fit the environments they’re installed in. The design may need to be appropriate based on the type of business the sign is made for. Or it could simply fit the architecture of the business complex. Here is an example of a custom post and panel monument we recently designed and built for a law office downtown. The …
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 …
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 …
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 …
College campuses can be very large and spread out. So directory signs are critical in helping students get around efficiently. Some monument signs such as those for Foothill College have very specific build requirements for construction. This also includes a tree pattern and color schemes that are very unique to them. We recently completed a project that involved several directory …
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 …
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