In commercial sites or strip malls, there are generally multiple tenants. So when it comes to ground signs, the design must include most if not all tenant names. Here is a recent project we completed for a strip mall in the east bay. After creating and submitting a master sign plan to the city, we designed, fabricated, and installed the …
Illuminated channel letters are classic store front signage especially for businesses that operate after sunset. Here is the recent project we completed for a law firm in the south bay. Due to limited store front spacing, the sign had to be customize for the best fit and yet meet the city’s sign code requirements. Please see some completion photos below. …
New chain retail stores need very visible branded signage. These signs must always meet the corporate design guidelines to be allowed. Of course full city permit work is also required. Here is a recent project we completed for Mattress Nation in the south bay. This project involved two sets of LED channel letters. One direct mounted and one installed using …
Company logos evolve over time. Sometimes due to an acquisition. And sometimes for rebranding or other reasons. Here is a recent project we completed in the tri-valley area that involved removing all existing signs and installing two new set of LED channel letters and monument sign updates. The signs were fully permitted through the city and finalized with city inspections. …
When opening a new restaurant, you need to distinguish yourself from others in the same category. And signage can play a role in that. Well-designed and attractive signs can enhance the overall image of an elegant restaurant. Here is a recent project we completed for an Indian contemporary cuisine restaurant in Campbell. Using halo-illuminated LED channel letters with a blue …
Getting city permits for certain sign projects becomes very complex. This is because different lots or blocks get re-zoned which could also affect their public right of way and set backs etc. Here is a project we recently completed for a Pet Clinic in downtown San Jose. This project posed a few challenges relative to the monument sign as we …
Besides the typical mergers and acquisitions, many corporate partnerships results in new signs an graphics as well. A partnership between Verizon and Alley required us to create new signage for one of their new locations on the peninsula. We had to design and adapt the new logos onto an existing sign base. This required some creative thinking and design. The …
Any business cherishes their repeat clients. We are no exception. When a business expands their footprint, having a trusted partner to help them with their signs and graphics is critical for getting established at the new location. And since we already know their signage requirements, the process always goes much smoother. Here is an example of a project we recently …
National brands refresh their logos and visual identity from time to time—and when they do, every store location must upgrade its signage to match the new national brand standards. Recently, CVS Pharmacy rolled out an updated logo design, which triggered a large-scale replacement of storefront signs across the region. As part of that national rebrand rollout, Sign Unlimited was selected …
We’ve discussed logo changes before. This can result from mergers but also from rebranding. Since many corporate logos include both text and logo elements, the change may impact one or both aspects of the logo. Here is recent project we complete for From Factor. This is the third rebranding they’ve done in the past few years. In this particular case, …
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 …
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 …
Once again a corporate merger/acquisition results in a whole new logo change for a company in the valley. Pericom became Diodes. This project posed some unique technical challenges. The new logo had to be fabricated as individual letters and installed in a flat manner even though the main building fascia was curved with custom brushed aluminum paneling. We spent a …
