Lobby logo signs are a key brand re-enforcement tool for corporations. They come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Based on their size, certain elements of the sign may have to be produced in sections for manufactureability purposes. Here is a recent project we completed for Orbital ATK and Northrup Grumman. This custom lobby sign had to meet the client’s …
You would be surprised to find out that banners are not the only type of signs used for special or one-time events. We occasionally produce vehicle graphics and other signage for one off events. Here is an example of some vehicle graphics we produced for a cycling event sponsored by Stanford Medicine and Menlo Park Labs property management company. The …
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 …
When it comes to vehicle graphics, sky is the limit. Businesses can use a minimalist approach with text and graphics or do a full vehicle wrap. However, most businesses choose somewhere in the middle with just the appropriate amount of information to advertise their business. Here is another example of a vehicle graphic job we recently completed for Mechanical Air. …
Site signs can take many forms. Advertising an upcoming project, a special event, or a new tenant moving in. Commercial Real Estate companies may also use these post and panel signs to indicate vacancies for would-be businesses who may need work spaces. Here is a recent example of a sign we produced and installed for a company in the south …
Simple, Functional, and Cost-Effective. Sometimes that is all the signs you need for your business. The location and the type of business can also dictate the types of sign that would best serve that need. Here is a job we recently completed for a dentist office. A post and panel monument and a wall panel sign were all that was …
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 …
Adding some colorful art to dull and industrial looking utility boxes scattered around town breathes some life into them. Perhaps making them less of an eyesore especially if they are located right in front of a business or a home. We recently completed the second phase of the utility box graphics project for the Town of Los Gatos. We worked …
Wall graphics are a good tool not just for decorative purposes but also for advertising and name recognition. With digital print technologies we can produce any color scheme or imagery the client desires to fit their business. Here is a recent project we completed for a plant nursery in the south bay. It should be noted that the graphics must …
You see generic and industrial looking traffic signs all around. But when dealing with private residential complexes, property managers may choose to use more custom signs to show speed limits around their neighborhood. Here is an example of a custom sign we produced for a condominium complex. The sign was made using sandblasted High Density Urethane (HDU) painted to the …
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 …
It seems that as the population rises, we see more cases of illegal parking around the area. This causes some property management companies to add additional signs re-enforcing their parking policies. Here is a project we recently completed for a property management company in the south bay. We designed these post and panel signs to the HOA’s requirements and installed …
Building codes for signage get updated from time to time. So if you are doing renovations or updates of any kind in a commercial or public building, it may be a good time to make sure your code or safety signage are up to code. We recently completed a project for a client that involved replacing all their code signs …
Although there are many online services for getting printed material for advertising and trade shows, when it comes to design and production, many clients choose to go with a brick and mortar sign company where they have much more control over the outcome. The client can come in and actually talk to us about what they need and also look …
Do your signs leave clients and team members impressed and informed, or do they simply leave them hanging? In the first few seconds it takes for a visitor to form an impression of your business, the answer to that question matters. While sleek furniture and modern tech play their part, the directional and branding cues within your environment often do …
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. …
As part of our continuing relationship with Hope Services, we were asked to get involved in producing all their interior wall murals for their new location in Watsonville. This project involved multiple designs at 5’ tall and 20’ long. One major consideration for these graphics were the gaps in the walls that had to be accommodated into the designs as …
We’ve been producing signs and graphics for Hope Services for many years. Hope also has a division called Hope Thrift. So when they started their planning for a new Hope Thrift in Watsonville, we got involved early in signage phase. Using their logo, we created technical designs and procured city permits. The signs were fabricated and installed in a timely …
Sign cabinets may sometimes be looked at as light fixtures without specific graphics or lettering on them. In some rare cases, we also deal with such cabinet signs. These signs are simply used decoratively and as a source for lighting. Here is a recent project we completed for a local Pep Boys Auto center. The custom painted cabinet was installed …
Repeat clients have the added confidence that their sign company fully understands their signage and graphics requirements. There are various ways to produce each client’s specific logo and color schemes especially in print form. Even in three dimensional signage, careful attention must be paid to how the integrity of the client’s logo is maintained as the signage is produced. Here …
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, business venues are adjusting to meet the increased demand. Electric car signage is one vital characteristic that is growing increasingly popular among businesses today. Whether you own a retail store, hotel, office building, or parking garage, having the appropriate EV charging signs helps direct vehicles, arrange traffic, and demonstrate that your company is forward-thinking. …
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 …
For businesses with access on the side and parking in the rear of a building, additional signs may be needed for identification and branding purposes. These secondary signs do not necessarily need to be very elaborate based on the type of business. In such cases, businesses tend to spend more money on their primary front signage and less so for …
As national name brands expand and open new locations, they’ll need locally licensed sign companies to help them with their signage. This partnership includes providing site surveys, permitting, fabrication, and installation services. Here is a recent project we completed for Sprint. The scope included surveys, permit work with the city, installation, and final inspection. Please see some completion photos below. …
Brass and bronze Plaques have always been great for commemorating an important figure or a historic event. They are as permanent of a sign as you can typically get. There are of course different thicknesses and anodization colors that one can choose from. Here is a recent custom plaque we produced for a group in the East Bay. Multiple colors …
