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 …
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. …
Building address numbers have several functional uses. Not the least of which is for first responders and visitor. But based on the building location and type of business, these address numbers can be more elaborate not just in size but also in material. Here is a recent project we completed for an office building in the south bay. The client …
As we’ve mentioned before, you don’t always have to replace the entire monument sign to update a logo or other information. In many cases, the monument faces can be replaced but the structure can remain as is. Here is a recent example of a school district monument sign we updated with new aluminum sign faces containing their logo. As you …
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 …
Having a corner lot is ideal for many businesses. The visibility they get could be very beneficial to the bottom-line. Of course just having a corner lot does not mean visibility. The business also needs have proper signage to tell people who they are and what they do. Here is a recent project we completed for Ameriprise in the south …
So we’ve talked about companies changing their logos before. These changes directly impact various signs and graphics that the company may have previously installed. Part of this process requires that a full survey of the existing signage be done for sizing so that new designs can be created to fit the new logo in. Here is a recent example of …
When a company or business changes their logo, they will need new signs and graphics as well. This is actually a good time to look at upgrading the exterior signs from the old neon or fluorescent tubes to the more energy efficient LED technologies. Case and point, Hengehold Truckling. As we worked to create new signage for them, we also …
One of the areas where signs play a big role, is parking lots. Finding you way around, knowing where you’re allowed to park, or even finding where the ticket machines are is very important. Here is an example of parking lot sign project we completed for Foothill College’s Sunnyvale campus. The project consisted of custom made monument signs and pole …
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 …