You may have seen full vehicle wraps here and there around the area that advertise one thing or another. Full vehicle wraps may be good solutions for certain companies but they are relatively expensive for majority of smaller businesses and overkill for some larger corporations. For most businesses, simple graphics on their business vehicles are enough to communicate key information …
You may have seen these around town. Cabinet signs (or light boxes) with raised or dimensional faces. Many of these signs are made from vacuumed formed polycarbonate material. They add a bit more depth to the sign than the traditional flat faces do. Here is an example of a job that Signs Unlimited just completed installing at a local tire …
All new commercial or industrial buildings require what they typically call code signage. Code signs are generally exit, exit route, to exit, rest room, handicapped, types of sign that you often see in any such building. There are some other safety related signs that are more of a concern for the Fire Marshall. In fact the builder may not get …
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 …
Most if not all major publicly funded construction projects need to have a site sign describing the project name, funding source, and appropriate parties involved (i.e. the contractor, bond measure etc.). Signs Unlimited has been producing site signs meeting San Jose’s requirements for years. These high quality signs can been seen around construction sites around the area. Here is a …
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 …
We’ve covered this type of building letters and logo sign before. But there are a couple of unique features in this sign that are worth mentioning. As you may know, when there is a gradient in the color of a logo or a sign, they cannot be effectively painted. The only way to achieve the correct color scheme is to …
See if this fits you. You are a professional businesses owner, real estate agent, or contractor. You use your car or truck as part of conducting your daily business. However at the end of the day you use your car or truck for personal business such as picking up the kids, grocery shopping, etc. Unless you want to put permanent graphics …
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 …
Stadiums around the country periodically change names which result in a major re-branding campaign affecting everything from logos on napkins to new signs all around the facility. As you may know, San Jose’s own HP Pavilion recently changed names to SAP Center. As part of this effort Sign Unlimited designed, fabricated, and installed many new signs reflecting this name change. …
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 …
As we’ve said before, monument signs may seem intimidating to some businesses because of their perceived costs and over all investment. But if you were to simply modify or refurbish an existing monument which many commercial properties already have, then you could save a lot. Take this example. Sign Unlimited used the existing frame on this monument and designed and …
Many schools have large unused wall areas that can accommodate signs and banners for announcing school related events and activities. One very cost-effective way to do a permanent sign is to use sign quality aluminum-based panels with full color digital graphics. These types of sign last for many years vs. banners that are designed as temporary solutions. Here is a …
When you look at a poster or graphic on a wall or a door, the material is generally applied directly to that surface. This is typically called first surface application. But for certain sign applications, the graphic can be applied to the back side of the glass or acrylic material. This is called second surface application. This approach is beneficial …
I’m sure you’ve seen these at street corners. They typically advertise a new store, a special promotion, or a tax accountant’s office. These arrow shaped signs are common for very localized advertising. They can be produced in any shape or size. But they are mainly done as an arrow to point would-be customers in a specific direction. Dense foam as …
Any building manager or contractor who has ever been involved in new building construction or a renovation project knows this or has learned it the hard way. You cannot get an occupancy permit unless certain ADA/code signs have been installed at specific locations within the building. This is true for any public, commercial, or industrial building. You may be able …
So what is one of the first things you see when you go into an apartment or condominium complex? A site map. This is where you get bearings for where you are and where you’re going. These site maps can come in different sizes and formats. With today’s full color digital print capabilities, we can produce any look that property …
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 …
Besides telling your customers and visitors where you are located, a monument sign re-enforces your brand perhaps more that any other type of sign. A solid structure, colorful dimensional lettering, a slick look, all indicate that this is an established and long-term company. Signs Unlimited had been designing, fabricating, and installing monument signs for many years. Below is yet another …
