We were brought into this project through one of our construction partners. Part of the way through the design phase Fabrinet decided to work with us directly. The project consisted of replacing two old existing monuments with more contemporary looking signs, design and manufacture an illuminated building sign, and also a non-illuminated lobby sign. All signs were to match the …
We really like designing and fabricating lobby signs. For interior signs we have many fabrication methods to choose from. When designing signs for inside the building (lobby etc.) you don’t have to worry about weather and other natural elements causing erosion. Hence more material and design options. Here is a great example of a lobby sign we just completed for …
We had talked about JDSU, a staple in the high-tech Silicon Valley splitting into two companies. Viavi and Lumentum. We discussed the project for Viavi in a previous post. The bigger portion of this split (in terms of locations and signage) was Lumentum. Again we were there with our client as one element of their transition from early on. The …
One of the good things about a company growing is that they need to expand their facilities. That generally means more office space and perhaps a move to a larger building. This is always good news for companies such as Signs Unlimited that are part of these transitions. Intersect ENT had grown so they expanded their footprint within the same …
As company name changes and splits continue in the valley, we are there with them as one element of their transition. JDSU, which is one of the staples of the high tech industry in the Silicon Valley recently split into two and renamed itself VIAVI Solutions (and Lumentum). The campus-wide name and logo changes were a major undertaking. Signs Unlimited …
So we’ve talked about company acquisitions and name changes in the past. The scope of work after one of these transactions differs based on the size of the business. More specifically their buildings or campus environments. In these situations there are several categories of sign that must be updated. These include the Lobby, monument, entry graphics, shipping and receiving, individual …
Signs do not necessarily need to be very colorful or elaborate to communicate their message. If the idea is to reinforce a brand or just say we are here, then a subtle sign could just do the trick. Here is an example of a simple yet classy sign with client’s corporate logo and specific color. We used a brushed aluminum …
Lobby signs are one of our favorite projects to work on. There are so many options for creating lobby signs and that gives us a lot of flexibility. In this case, ZL Tech was adamant about a specific look for their logo. They wanted the logo elements to have a red brushed aluminum look. Using a combination of laser cut …
When it comes to lobby signs (or other interior signs), there are numerous options in terms of material and construction. Almost any design can be made into a dimensional sign. Due to precision routing tools and an incredible array of digital print color options available, we can create any solution to meet the client’s needs. Here is an example of …
When it comes to lobby sign options, sky is the limit. There are so many variations and designs to consider given our sign technologies today. Vanni Humphrey recently wanted to update their lobby sign. So they came to us to create the physical sign from their logo. They had very specific color and font requirements. And of course they wanted …
When a company moves to a new location, one of the first things they need is new signage. If the move is local, it is sometimes possible to relocate some of their existing signs as long as the new location allows it. This relocation is more doable with lobby signs as opposed to building or monument signs. These signs usually …
Look, you can spend a lot of money building a high-end lobby sign. And that is just fine as such signs are more appropriate for certain corporate lobbies. However many smaller businesses can have professional and high-end looking lobby signs that are built cost-effectively but yet maintain certain aesthetics. Here is a recent lobby sign Signs Unlimited designed, fabricated, and …
We have a new addition in our series of corporate mergers and name changes. Curexo Corp’s Robodoc is now called Think Surgical. As a long term partner to various companies in the Bay Area, Signs Unlimited was approached to help design both a monument and a lobby sign that best suited the new corporate image. This client had very specific …
When people walk into a lobby for the first time, they often look for a directory to find out where they need to go. These days there are many types of directories to guide visitors to where they need to go. This also includes digital displays with touch screens where the contents can change on the fly. But in most …
When a company moves into a new area, they need local partners to help them get established. As a partner to many companies in the Bay Area, Signs Unlimited was approached by Ambit Energy to consult with them on the design and fabrication of a new lobby sign for their new training center in the South Bay. After the final …
High Tech companies in the Bay Area as with any other type of business do value their brand. As we’ve mentioned before, a company’s lobby is a great location to re-enforce a corporation’s established brand using their logo and color schemes. This is usually where new and potential clients or partners see and associate the brand with the company. Here …
As the re-branding and name change process wraps up at the SAP Center (old HP Pavilion), final signs are being installed. As mentioned in a previous blog, Signs Unlimited has been a long term partner with SAP Center providing a wide range of signs and graphics to the facility. As part of this continuing effort, a new reception area sign …
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 …
You might think that the high-end signs you see in some corporate offices, law offices, or other higher end environments are very expensive. Well that is not necessarily true. There are a lot of creative ways to produce signs that looks expense. But you don’t have to give an arm and a leg to get them. Take this example. Signs …
We’ve talked about various ways businesses can re-enforce their brands or their logo. But in multi-unit business complexes, sometimes the most visible way to show your business name (or logo) is in the lobby of your unit. With today’s graphics technologies we can produce a multitude of colors and shapes for any business lobby. Here is an example of a …
