Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “contour-cut”
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 …
Producing signs and graphics is very much a creative process. You never know what the clients would want. So having the ability to come up with practical ideas that fit the client’s needs is an earned skill. Here is an example of a unique sign design the client had envisioned. The design evolved and was further developed by us to …
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. …
There is a lot to be said for simple vehicle graphics. Clean and to the point. And let’s not forget very cost-effective especially for school districts with tight budgets. Case and point, Oak Grove Schools. A simple one color contour cut text and logo met their requirements for their trailers. If you drive around the Bay Area, you’ll eventually see …
It happens like clockwork. Mergers and acquisition around the Bay Area are a common occurrence. And as you would guess many of them result in logo and graphics changes for the companies involved. Case and Point; Form Factor which is headquartered in Livermore CA. We had done all the original signs for the entire campus at Form Factor several years …
Paseo Villas in downtown San Jose recently went through a major remodeling of the entire complex. New paint and carpets. And of course new signs. They had approached us a year before the project got started and worked with us to develop the right signs and color schemes for the new remodeling project. The scope included new evacuation maps, pool …
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 …
The new 49er Levi’s stadium in Santa Clara will have a major impact on businesses around the area. As part of a re-branding effort partially associated with this major stadium, Paramount Great America’s security patrol team which is right next door decided to update their logo to a more visible and recognizable design. They contacted Signs Unlimited for design and …
In a business complex tenants move in and out on a regular basis. So obviously the suite names and directories also need to be updated to reflect the new names. The focus of this blog is the external monument directories as opposed to suite names or lobby signs. There are many different ways to accomplish this. Some monuments have removable …
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 …
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 …
As with many airports, San Jose also has stringent guidelines for the aesthetics of signs, graphics, and other highly visible decors in the main terminals. Any new store or restaurant must submit a design package to the airport authority for their approval. Signs Unlimited has been a partner to many companies going through this process by providing attractive designs to …
We’ve talked about the fact that all organizations from schools to churches to fortune 500 corporations refresh their logos from time to time. This is an important step in helping a company re-brand and re-announce itself. This could also coincide with major events such as acquisitions or launch of a new product or service. Hope Services, a nonprofit organization in …
Most things in life need maintenance, upkeep, or a refresh once in a while. Signs are no different. One of the most common problems we see with signs is weather damage. Weather and sun eventually make their mark on everything. Signs would look a bit stale or discolored. In some cases you begin to see peeling of the graphics on …
We’ve talked about vehicle graphics before. This is a great way for a business to be noticed as their vehicle travels around town. Some companies do full wraps on the vehicle. This certainly draws attention but it is also very expensive for most businesses. You can still focus on your business’s key values using simple text of various colors and …
In recent years, more and more companies have been using frost or etched glass film on conference room panels to provide some privacy or outright block views all together. Some of these applications are for companies that do sensitive classified work. But for the majority, this type of film application provides an aesthetic value. Signs Unlimited has designed, produced, and …
We’ve talked about various ways businesses can re-enforce their brands or their logo. But in multi-unit business complexes, sometimes the most visible way to show your business name (or logo) is in the lobby of your unit. With today’s graphics technologies we can produce a multitude of colors and shapes for any business lobby. Here is an example of a …
You can spend thousands on wrapping your vehicle, work truck, or van. And there is nothing wrong with that. But if you want to communicate pertinent information about your business at a fraction of the cost of a full wrap, there are many other options. Simple cut vinyl and contour cut full color digital prints can do wonders in enhancing …
There are obviously many different ways people decorate their office or business doors or entry glass panels. One of the more stylish ways one can accomplish this is through the use of frosted (or more commonly called etched glass) vinyl. This type of vinyl can be contour cut with typical plotters to any shape or size and can be applied …
As we’ve mentioned before, much of today’s graphics are done using digital printing. One can get a full range of colors and material with print processes that you otherwise would not be able to. However, the more established and time-tested cut vinyl graphics are still alive and well. For certain applications, cut vinyl is still a better option. Here is …
With the advent of plotters and more recently print and cut large format printers, we can produce any variation of logos and graphics contour-cut for a unique look. Signs Unlimited can produce any graphics with or without contour-cutting for various applications. Here is a recent example of a contour-cut logo we produced and installed for a conference room. If you …
One way to refresh a work environment and create new energy in the office, is to add colorful and/or motivational graphics to the walls. Here are a few examples of a project Signs Unlimited recently completed which completely rejuvenated the client’s office. The solution was a combination of digital print graphics, dimensional lettering, vinyl graphics, prints on hard substrates such …