Property management companies working with their HOAs look at different improvements in the complex on a regular basis. This of course includes signage. When we walk through a large property, we can usually identify additional signs that can provide relevant information, better safety, or guidance for visitors to where they need to go. Here is an example of a project …
Some signs require a bit more background work than others. When designing and fabricating a sign, we need to make sure that the platform it goes on can withstand the weight and also the wind load in appropriate conditions. So for that reason, we go through a structural engineering process. Here is an example of a sign project we recently …
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 …
There are many multi-tenant office buildings around the area. Shared resources (i.e. lobby, maintenance etc.) allow companies to save on overhead. From a signage standpoint, there needs to be consistency and uniformity relative to lobby, monument, and office name plates. Here is an example of a sign project we recently completed for one of our clients. The scope of work …
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 …
One of the more common finishes used for lobby sign lettering and logo is brushed silver or brushed aluminum. This particular finish tends to work very well with different wall colors. Here is a recent project we completed for a local company that utilized a brushed silver finish on their logo symbol and lettering. As you can see from the …
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 …
Exterior building signs may require city permits. Getting a city permit could be tricky and requires the sign company to know that particular city’s sign ordnances and procurement processes. Of course these processes widely range as you go from one city to the next. Here is an example of an exterior building sign that we designed, fabricated, and installed, for …
Interior signs have many purposes. They are generally intended to identify and reinforce your brand once you come into the business lobby. They can also cover a large unused wall area as a secondary purpose. Perhaps an employee lobby or access area. Here is an example of lobby sign we designed, fabricated, and installed for a local business. The sign …
Directional signs for your clients and customers are very key in guiding them to where they need to go once they get on your parking area. This is especially true for new customers who’ve never been to your place of business. Here is a recent project we completed for Tesla to help improve their directional signage . The signs meet …
Lobby signs are always fun projects for us. There are so many options and ways one can design and implement these interior signs. Additionally, one of the advantages Signs Unlimited has is its membership with Signworld, a North American signage cooperative. This affiliation allows us to provide a one stop shop for our clients that have offices outside of the …
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 …
Utility boxes or cabinets are common around every city. They are functional and of course necessary. But they are not the most attractive fixtures to look at. Enter Signs Unlimited. As part of the second phase of esthetic improvements in Los Gatos, we produced new graphics adapted from art sent in from local artists and enhanced more of these utility …
In a business complex, tenants move in and out regularly. So when it comes to the property directory signage, there has to be flexibility to cost-effectively update the names for the new tenants. There are many ways to accomplish this. Here is an example of a recent directory post and panel sign we fabricated for a south bay property. The …
When it comes to the longevity of signs and graphics, our sun and the weather are the two most formidable adversaries. At some point in their lives all signs and graphics will get weathered, faded, or start to peel. That is nature. So an occasional refresh of the signs may be in order for many business. Here is an example …
Producing corporate logos and lobby signs is a key part of the sign business. Logos come in various shapes, sizes, material, and colors. So it is critical that they are produced using the corporate style guide (if any), proportions, and exact colors. Here is a recent example of a dimensional lobby sign project we completed for Cardinal Health. In this …
As we’ve mentioned before, a key part of the sign business is producing and installing corporate lobby logo signs. Lobby signs have the advantage of being indoors so one does not have to worry about weather resistant material and finishes. Materials and colors can vary a great deal. Here is a recent project we completed for Ameriprise Financial. The scope …
Vending machines have evolved far beyond simple snack dispensers—they’re now mini billboards that must attract attention instantly. Whether installed in a corporate cafeteria, office break room, manufacturing facility, or public space, the right vending machine graphics make a huge difference in how people interact with the machine. Clear, vibrant, and professionally printed visuals help customers know exactly what’s inside before …
ADA or code signs are not a big marketing draw. They are very much a functional requirement to get an occupancy permit. But that does not mean that need to be the standard blue or black colors you typically see. ADA or code signs can be manufactured using different styles and colors schemes as long as they meet the tactile …
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 …
What is the first thing you look for when you walk into a new office building? Most-likely a directory sign to find out where you are going. There are so many ways to manufacture directory and suite signs. Many clients choose to go with sign systems. Sign systems have the advantage and flexibility to accommodate new styles, new names, and …
There are certain interior signs that stand out more than others. City seals and plaques have a very unique look. They make any lobby or office look more official. We’ve produced many of these plaques over the years. Here is a recent wall plaque we produced for the City of East Palo Alto. These plaques usually have several layers. They …
Most interior lobby signs are not illuminated. But occasionally a client has a requirement or desire for illumination. We can always accommodate such requests. We had initially done the exterior sign for this client. With some feedback from their architect we were able to produce their logo with LED lighting for the interior lobby. This project had some unique challenges …
Certain clients have unique requirements that are based on very specific deadlines. Banks and credit unions update their graphics and banners according to rate changes and other factors driven by the national prime lending rates and policies. These banners or graphics must be produced and installed in a very short timeframes. Signs Unlimited structured itself to be able to address …
