Doing sign projects at an airport requires much more planning than a typical sign installation project would. Besides security access and logistics, getting all the necessary signs and equipment to the terminal area where the work is being done poses a whole new set of challenges. We’ve done many projects at both San Jose and San Francisco (SFO) International Airports …
As we’ve said before, lobby signs can add a lot of character to a lobby beyond the all-important name and brand recognition. There are many options and styles that a company can choose for the sign based on their logo. Here is a recent project we completed for a local engineering firm that also included a lobby sign. This sign …
A classy lobby sign says a lot about a business. It means that they care about their image hence the quality of their work. Here is a recent lobby sign we designed and produced for a local company in the South Bay. This style of lobby sign is very popular and can accommodate many different types of logo, dimensional elements, …
Graphics on door glass panels or windows used for privacy or to block the sun can take many forms. They don’t always have to be a solid or dull color. Here is an example of a job we did for one of the offices at the City of East Palo Alto to reduce direct sunlight. The graphic colors were chosen …
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 …
Banners come in all shapes and sizes. They are a great temporary advertising and attention-grabbing tool. A good design and an appropriate style can add much visibility to a business or an event. Here is a recent example of a flex banner with rich colors we produced for the City of Mountain View. These types of banner can have many …
You can’t have a retail store without a proper sign. Most retail complexes have their own sign program or sign criteria. This means that the tenants must adhere to the guidelines provided in the sign program in addition to meeting the city’s sign code. Here is a recent sign project we completed for Supercuts in a retail strip mall in …
Renovation is the name of the game for many properties in the Bay Area. And it is not just about houses but includes entire apartment complexes. These renovations usually include updates to the signage in many cases. Here is another example of a monument sign we recently refurbished for a property in the South Bay. Again new sign panels and …
We work with many different name brands and national sign companies. National companies need to rely on local licensed contractors like us to do the required permit work and installation for them. Of course their continued business is based on the quality of work and professionalism each local sign company provides. Here is another recent example of a sign project …
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 …
As we’ve said before, vehicle graphics does not have to be a full wrap to be effective. Creative logo designs and basic contact information on vehicle doors and panels can also get the message across. Here is a recent example of a van graphics job we did for a local contractor. The bright colors helped with visibility as yet another …
Refurbishing an existing sign can have many aspects. Sometimes all that is needed is a simple sign face or panel. But in other cases dimensional lettering must be produced and the entire sign has be painted for that fresh new look. Here is another example of a monument sign we recently refurbished for a client in the south bay. All …
We design and produce many lobby signs for companies around the Bay Area. Most of the time these lobby signs are installed on a typical light colored wall. But occasionally we get a unique situation where the wall color is not typical. Here is a lobby sign we fabricated and installed for a company in the peninsula that had a …
Simple post and panel monument signs that are common in many apartment complexes and schools get weathered like anything else. A key advantage of these signs is that they can be easily refurbished by adding a new digitally printed sign face to the existing system with minimal labor. Here is an example of post and panel sign we recently refurbished …
Office lobby directory signs don’t have to be just functional. The can be designed to be unique for the company or business complex. Consistency of signage in a business campus is also very important. Here is a recent custom lobby directory sign we designed, fabricated, and installed for a management company in the peninsula. The sign also allows changes to …
We’ve talked about privacy films for doors and windows before. Interior office glass doors or panels can also be a canvas for decorative graphics that could serve a dual purpose. Many clients choose frost or etched vinyl material for this purpose. This material can provide privacy without blocking the light. Here is recent project we completed for a financial company …
Not all wall surfaces are created equal. Some office walls may have a fabric finish. Or they may have a textured surface. Wall surfaces may need to be considered when designing signage and their mounting system. Here is a recent example of a lobby sign project we completed for RSM in San Francisco and in the South Bay. The wall …
Illuminated interior Lobby signs pose certain challenges that the non-lit versions do not. The primary consideration with these signs are access for the electrical connections and the power supplies. Typically the wall of the office behind the lobby cannot be used for wiring and installing the required power supplies for aesthetic and safety reasons. So another location must be identified. …
Changing sign faces especially on pole signs is more than just creating the signs based on the new logos or company name. It also requires knowing the precise sizes of the faces being replaced as well as access to the pole(s) themselves. So typically a site survey is required to determine all aspects of the project before the sign are …
A company or a restaurant’s interior signs should ideally to be part of the same theme as the exterior ones. This re-enforces the brand and helps create a consistent memory for the clients. Here is an example of some interior signs we designed, fabricated, and installed for a restaurant in Campbell. For the main reception sign, we used the same …
Some business complexes have specific guidelines for tenant signage. These guidelines are typically published in a document called a sign criteria or a master sign plan. The importance of such documents are to provide consistency for the signage used in the property. It also ensures that the signs meet certain aesthetic requirements. Here is a recent job we completed for …
The goal of a building sign is not just for identification. It is also to communicate your brand and what your business does. So choosing the right logo and tagline is very important. Here is a recent project we completed for a company in the East Bay. These custom fabricated lettering and tagline were based on the client’s corporate logo …
Building numbers are required not just for mail delivery but also for first responders and other services. These numbers come in many different types and shapes. They could be printed numbers on a rectangular panel or high end individual lettering as an example. Here is a recent project we completed for a client in Moffett field. These higher end brushed …
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 …
Having wrapped many of the utility boxes in the Town of Los Gatos, we were approach by another city to do the same thing with some of their utility boxes. This is typically a long process since the first step for the city is to solicit hand-drawn art from local artists. Once that process is concluded and specific artists have …
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