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 …
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 …
We’ve been making various trail and event signs for the Open Space Authority for many years. So when they needed a temporary monument sign cover for their new location, they came to us. We do a reasonable amount of these covers for existing monument signs as a stopgap solution until the clients decide on their final sign solution. Here are …
We had talked about regular name and logo changes due to acquisitions among the high tech companies in the valley here. It is notable that these logo changes also happen for non-profits. Hope Services recently went through a major update of their logo. This resulted in many new signs and graphics for all their locations around the Bay Area. We …
A big advantage of working with property management companies is the ability to create a large data base of requirements for their tenant signage and graphics. Here is an example of a property that we’ve serviced for years. We know all the specifications for the various signs they use in this property and can easily create new tenant logos or …
It happens like clockwork. Another merger resulting in new signs and graphics. STS recently became Watlow. We had worked with STS locally in the past. But this time we worked with Watlow’s national company representative to implement the project here in the South Bay. The scope of work included new lobby signs, door logo graphics, and new custom fitted monument …
We’ve produced many signs for veterinary hospitals around the Bay Area over the years. We’ve manufactured both illuminated and non-illuminated signs. When Warm Springs approached us for a new monument sign for their new location, we jumped in to action with survey, design, and permit processes. These new monuments always require city permit procurement which Signs Unlimited offers at an …
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 …
Sage Veterinary has been renovating and expanding their footprint in the Bay Area. They approached us several months ago for a whole new design for their signage. This of course included monument and building signs. We got to work and created several design options, one of which they finally approved. The initial phase of the project was recently completed. This …
Summer is generally a good time to update or replace old signs and graphics. In many cases wholesale replacement of the signs is not necessary. Sometimes a paint job and some new lettering (or graphics) will take care of it. Here is a case where the client wanted new custom cut monument panels to replace the old ones. We produced …
Imagine this scenario. Your business has changed names, suite numbers, or have something else that requires your directory monuments to be updated. A new directory monument takes several weeks to complete especially if a city permit is required. So a great temporary solution would be to cover the existing directories with the new information while the new signs are being …
Wear and tear is very common in the world of signs and graphics. Especially for the signs that are outdoors and exposed to the elements 24/7. Omron / STI recently approached us with a request for a new monument sign to replace their existing one that had been ravaged by the weather over the years. But there was a twist. …
Here we are with another change of ownership for a Silicon Valley company. Symantec spun off their Veritas business to an investment group. As we’ve done many times before over the years Signs Unlimited was contracted to replace the signage at the campus from Symantec to Veritas. The initial phase of this transition was completed recently. The scope of work …
Some of the strip malls in the Bay Area were built over decades ago. So an occasional upgrade is always a good idea for a fresh look and more visibility for the shopping center’s business tenants. Cedar Tree Plaza recently went through a major renovation which obviously included the addition of new signs. The signage scope of work included new …
We’ve discussed how signs need to be refreshed or updated once in a while. This could be due to a corporate logo change, name changes, or just due to normal wear and tear especially caused by weather. A fresh coat of paint and new graphics can make a sign come to life and look new. Here is an example of …
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 …
Sometimes the only way to show how something has improved is to see what it looked like before. Here is an example of a monument upgrade that resulted in a much more visible logo and recognition for both companies. The project involved building a new aluminum cabinet for the existing brick base and to fabricate several types of dimensional graphics …
As we’ve said before, you don’t always have to build a new sign when updating your graphics or logo. Existing signs such as monuments can be retrofitted with new dimensional lettering or digital print graphics. This will save a huge amount of costs over a full replacement. We’ve refurbished many monuments over the years. If the monument in not illuminated, …
Today’s graphic design and manufacturing technologies allow us to create a whole new range of signs and graphic solutions. For example, using synthetic stucco and foamcore technology we can produce most sign structures resulting in thousands of dollars of savings for our clients over masonry brick and mortar work. Here is a very recent project we completed using this synthetic …
When it comes to non-illuminated monument signs, there are several fabrication options. If this is a post and panel type of monument, the main panel portion could be aluminum, special sign plywood, sand-blasted, or high-density foam. All are viable options based on the application and the desired look. If the design is too architectural, then high density foam may be …
DMV had planned to open several offices across the State. One was in San Jose. We got involved in the project through the prime contractor who was awarded the contract for the job. We worked with the architect and developed a full submittal or design package for all the signage. The structural designs on a couple of signs evolved in …
Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing facility had reached a point where they wanted to refresh their old signs and logo for the entire property. This campus wide project involved monument signs, directionals, building signs, and dimensional letter signs. We were awarded the job based on our portfolio, experience, and professionalism. Usually with this size project the design phase takes a fair …
