High end office buildings sometime need unique signage to appeal to their specific clientele. This includes lobby directory signs which are typically the first thing a visitor would see. Here is an example of a recent custom directory sign we designed and manufactured for an office complex. Several designs were created until the client chose the one they liked. Here …
Interior office signs don’t have to be just functional all the time. They can also be designed to allow theme based graphics to match the name of the office or conference room. Here is a recent interior sign project we completed that utilized this approach. We created new graphics for each sign to re-enforce the name or the theme of …
In business complexes when a new tenant moves in many of the signs have to be updated as well. The new business will most-likely want their company name and logo to be prominently displayed for the customers. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for Foxconn. The scope of work was to create new dimensional signage for …
A fresh coat of paint and brand new dimensional lettering can give new life to an existing monument sign. Of course new logo graphics and interior signs can also be done at the same time as part of the update process. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for the 63rd Readiness Division in Moffett which enhanced …
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. …
Here we are with another case of a merger and the resulting signs and graphics changes. The merger of Infocus and Jupiter created opportunities for new signage for both interior and exterior of their Fremont location. The project scope we recently completed involved manufacturing a new Jupiter building sign and relocating an existing LED illuminated lobby sign. Relocating a sign …
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 …
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, …
When you think of graphics, you may think that this is something that is typically done to vehicles, on walls, or windows. But technically you can apply graphics to many different surfaces. Here is an example of a podium wrap we recently completed for a local business. Wrapping can add whole new and refreshed look to almost any environment. Please …
A new business tenant moves in? No problem. We got you covered. This is the advantage of working with and knowing commercial property’s sign standards or requirements. Signs Unlimited works with many commercial and residential property management firms in the Bay Area to create specific signage solutions for each site. The scope of work generally ranges from monument signs to …
As you may know, sign codes evolve as with any other industry. And any commercial or public building needs to meet the updated requirements. Meeting the requirements for tactile and braille does not mean that you are locked into to any particular color or design. We can still design ADA-compliant signs that are unique to each project. Signs Unlimited has …
Even if you are not in the high tech business here in the Silicon Valley, you still have industry specific events and trade shows. One of the main visual aids and marketing tools at these events are banners. More specifically banners on a stand. These systems come in various sizes and qualities. They can also be retracted neatly in a …
Serving businesses across San Jose, the greater Bay Area, and extending as far south as Salinas, our team continues to support companies that need reliable, high-quality signage solutions. Because very few sign companies cover such a broad region, we regularly partner with brands that require consistent fabrication, customization, and installation across multiple locations. One recent project involved a complete signage …
Retail businesses represent a good portion of the signs and graphics we make. These could range from window graphics, banners, to fully illuminated building and monument signs. The retail businesses that have a national presence also have more stringent guidelines for their signs and graphics. They typically produce style guides that companies like us would follow to correctly manufacture or …
When a business moves into a new location, they usually need all new signs. But not always. Sometime we are able to move their old sign to the new location. The sign will obviously need to be refurbished but that may be more cost-effective that building a new one from scratch. Case and point; Flooring America. In this case the …
Large banks change their site signs or graphic regularly. This is sometimes due to new regulations, new interest rates, or local city codes. We usually work with national sign companies or project management firms to produce and install signage for large banks at their local branches. Here is a recent example of a pole and monument signs we completed for …
As many construction companies know, you cannot get an occupancy permit and move in until you have proper ADA signs installed in accordance with the Fire Marshall requirements. The ADA regulations evolve regularly. And you must keep up with them. That’s where a trusted source such as Signs Unlimited comes in. Here is an example of some of the ADA …
Manufacturing custom signs is sometimes only part of the job. Navigating through the complex permit processes in various cities around the Bay Area is another. Not all sign companies have the expertise to produce the correct technical plans and maneuver through these processes. Signs Unlimited does. Here is a project we recently completed that required a tedious permit procurement process …
There are partnerships and collaborations in all market segments. Auto related industries are no exception. Here is an example of a sign project we recently completed for Avis and Budget Rent a Cars. This project involved several sign types. But the main aspect of the project involved illuminated building signs that also required full city permit work. Here are some …
The standard three types of sign for many new tenants moving into a business complex are the lobby, suite, and monument signs. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for Associa. The scope included a brushed aluminum dimensional lobby sign, acrylic monument lettering and logo, as well as ADA complaint suite signs. #lobbysign #suitesign #directorymonument If you …
When a valued client asks you for a new concept for a sign, you do your best to accommodate. General Dynamics has been a special client of ours for many years. For their new location they wanted an illuminated lobby sign that was both front and halo (reverse) lit. They also wanted a very unique glow from the sign. We …
It take some creativity as well as practical know-how to produce unique signs. Many clients know exactly what they like. Others look to us for ideas. But ideas and designs must always consider manufacturability not just what looks good on a computer screen. Stanford Medical wanted a unique effect for their signs. A translucent effect with high-end acrylics and mounting …
