When it comes to illuminated signs, lightboxes or cabinets signs fill an appropriate niche. They are visible, practical, and can be updated with new names or logos as often as needed. Here is a recent project we completed for a local business in the south bay. The LED illuminated cabinet sign incorporated the business’s new logo and size requirements all …
National brands depend heavily on experienced, licensed sign contractors who understand local codes, permitting processes, and installation requirements. For large organizations, every location—whether it’s an AT&T Sunnyvale, AT&T Redwood City, AT&T Milpitas, or AT&T Saratoga store—must maintain a consistent brand presence. This requires a trusted local partner who can deliver clean, accurate, and code-compliant signage work across the San Jose …
Clear wayfinding is essential in residential environments, especially in large multi-tenant properties where visitors, delivery drivers, new residents, and emergency responders often rely on visual guidance to navigate the area. Across the San Jose region and the greater Bay Area, we regularly design and install apartment directory signs, detailed apartment complex maps, and illuminated property map signage for residential communities …
Monument signs have the greatest effect and presence of any outdoor signage solution. These signs are not only useful for directing visitors to your location, but they also increase your brand’s visibility and leave a lasting impression. In this blog, we’ll go over everything you need to know about monument signs for business, including how monument faces and panels function, …
Most restaurants operate into the evening hours. So illuminated signs are more appropriate in these cases. However, based on the location and the specific property standards, the type of signage may have to change to meet the sign criteria of that location. Here is a recent project we completed for one of our restaurant customers in the peninsula that involved …
As we’ve mentioned before, working with existing clients means that you have some insight into their requirements, logo graphics, and build specifications. Here is a recent project we completed for an existing long term client who has opened a new location and needed exterior building signs. The specs were adapted for the new locations and fabricated to the client’s requirements. …
Building signage need to fit the environment they are installed in. Sign types and color schemes are very important in communicating the appropriate message and identifying the building or location. Here is a recent project we completed for a local church in the south bay. The lettering and the colors nicely fit the property’s aesthetics with a very happy client. …
Working with existing clients means that you are familiar with their signage requirements and specifications. We recently completed a project for an existing client who wanted to add Spanish version of their name to the building. We used the same specifications as before but with new verbiage and fabricated the new signage matching their existing. Please see some completion photos …
Business name changes due to acquisitions are very common in the Silicon Valley. In a recent project we were asked to remove and replace both the building sign and the logo on the double sided monument. The monument sign also needed new panels all around to cover the previously painted surfaces. Here are some completion photos. #buildingsign #buildingletters #boyd If …
Illuminated channel letters are classic store front signage especially for businesses that operate after sunset. Here is the recent project we completed for a law firm in the south bay. Due to limited store front spacing, the sign had to be customize for the best fit and yet meet the city’s sign code requirements. Please see some completion photos below. …
New chain retail stores need very visible branded signage. These signs must always meet the corporate design guidelines to be allowed. Of course full city permit work is also required. Here is a recent project we completed for Mattress Nation in the south bay. This project involved two sets of LED channel letters. One direct mounted and one installed using …
Every now and then we come across a unique logo that we need to create a sign from. Some logos require very creative approaches for fabrication. This is because the original graphic designers of these logos are not necessarily sign designers. They create logos that only look good on the screen or on prints. But we have to create a …
Rebranding and logo changes result in many changes for a business. Not the least of which is the signage. New logos need to be adapted to each location’s unique situation and signage requirements. Here is a recent project we completed for Weight Watchers in the East Bay. This custom-made LED illuminated sign had to replace an existing hanging sign using …
Exterior building sign do not need to be illuminated or very elaborate. But they need to be visible and communicate what the business does. We recently completed a project involving two building signs in the same complex. Both used the same lettering style and material. As you can tell, the lettering is very legible and easy to read. These particular …
Company logos evolve over time. Sometimes due to an acquisition. And sometimes for rebranding or other reasons. Here is a recent project we completed in the tri-valley area that involved removing all existing signs and installing two new set of LED channel letters and monument sign updates. The signs were fully permitted through the city and finalized with city inspections. …
Large building signs require special considerations during design, transport, and installation. One has to factor in the available space, surface type, and attachment methods. Custom mounting brackets must be designed and used to ensure a proper installation based on site conditions. Here is an example of a building sign project we recently completed for a south county company. These heavy …
Familiarity with the existing clients’ signs and graphics really helps as you create new solutions for them. In this recent project we adapted the client’s graphical logo into a fully illuminated LED channel letters as their main building signage. Several designs were submitted until the client chose what they liked the best. Please see some completion photos below. #doggydaycare #dogsigns …
When producing and installing signs in strip malls you would first have to make sure that the signage meets the property’s guidelines also known as the master sign plan. So not only would you have to work with the property management companies to get approvals on the designs, you would also need to get the signs fully permitted through the …
When opening a new restaurant, you need to distinguish yourself from others in the same category. And signage can play a role in that. Well-designed and attractive signs can enhance the overall image of an elegant restaurant. Here is a recent project we completed for an Indian contemporary cuisine restaurant in Campbell. Using halo-illuminated LED channel letters with a blue …
Sometimes the design of a sign is affected by the construction of the building or where it’s installed. Not all sign types are appropriate for all wall types. Here is an example of a sign we designed and fabricated for a company on the peninsula that required a custom base cabinet. This was primary due to how the building was …
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 …
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 …
