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We design and produce many lobby signs for companies around the Bay Area. Most of the time these lobby signs are installed on a typical light colored wall. But occasionally we get a unique situation where the wall color is not typical. Here is a lobby sign we fabricated and installed for a company in the peninsula that had a …
Simple post and panel monument signs that are common in many apartment complexes and schools get weathered like anything else. A key advantage of these signs is that they can be easily refurbished by adding a new digitally printed sign face to the existing system with minimal labor. Here is an example of post and panel sign we recently refurbished …
Office lobby directory signs don’t have to be just functional. The can be designed to be unique for the company or business complex. Consistency of signage in a business campus is also very important. Here is a recent custom lobby directory sign we designed, fabricated, and installed for a management company in the peninsula. The sign also allows changes to …
We’ve talked about privacy films for doors and windows before. Interior office glass doors or panels can also be a canvas for decorative graphics that could serve a dual purpose. Many clients choose frost or etched vinyl material for this purpose. This material can provide privacy without blocking the light. Here is recent project we completed for a financial company …
Not all wall surfaces are created equal. Some office walls may have a fabric finish. Or they may have a textured surface. Wall surfaces may need to be considered when designing signage and their mounting system. Here is a recent example of a lobby sign project we completed for RSM in San Francisco and in the South Bay. The wall …
Illuminated interior Lobby signs pose certain challenges that the non-lit versions do not. The primary consideration with these signs are access for the electrical connections and the power supplies. Typically the wall of the office behind the lobby cannot be used for wiring and installing the required power supplies for aesthetic and safety reasons. So another location must be identified. …
Changing sign faces especially on pole signs is more than just creating the signs based on the new logos or company name. It also requires knowing the precise sizes of the faces being replaced as well as access to the pole(s) themselves. So typically a site survey is required to determine all aspects of the project before the sign are …
A company or a restaurant’s interior signs should ideally to be part of the same theme as the exterior ones. This re-enforces the brand and helps create a consistent memory for the clients. Here is an example of some interior signs we designed, fabricated, and installed for a restaurant in Campbell. For the main reception sign, we used the same …
Some business complexes have specific guidelines for tenant signage. These guidelines are typically published in a document called a sign criteria or a master sign plan. The importance of such documents are to provide consistency for the signage used in the property. It also ensures that the signs meet certain aesthetic requirements. Here is a recent job we completed for …
The goal of a building sign is not just for identification. It is also to communicate your brand and what your business does. So choosing the right logo and tagline is very important. Here is a recent project we completed for a company in the East Bay. These custom fabricated lettering and tagline were based on the client’s corporate logo …
Exterior building sign do not need to be illuminated or very elaborate. But they need to be visible and communicate what the business does. We recently completed a project involving two building signs in the same complex. Both used the same lettering style and material. As you can tell, the lettering is very legible and easy to read. These particular …
Building numbers are required not just for mail delivery but also for first responders and other services. These numbers come in many different types and shapes. They could be printed numbers on a rectangular panel or high end individual lettering as an example. Here is a recent project we completed for a client in Moffett field. These higher end brushed …
Minor changes to monument signs do not always require a major overhaul to the sign. Based on the design of the sign, we can simply produce new faces or panels and either replace the existing ones or directly install them over the old ones. This is a very cost-effective and efficient process. Below is an example of a project we …
Having wrapped many of the utility boxes in the Town of Los Gatos, we were approach by another city to do the same thing with some of their utility boxes. This is typically a long process since the first step for the city is to solicit hand-drawn art from local artists. Once that process is concluded and specific artists have …
Using window graphics can be an effective way to advertise your business and services. It is also very cost-effective and can be updated more frequently than permanent building signs. Here is a recent project we completed for a local business that utilized several different graphics and lettering. These contour cut digital print graphics provide plenty of visibility for the business. …
Because of more cost-effective digital print technologies today, sign painting has become less popular. However, we still come across these projects once in a while. Here is a recent painted mascot we completed for Los Altos High School. Any painted signs generally require stencils to be produced for the job. So vector art graphic are needed as part of the …
There is no doubt that we are all in a challenging and once in a life time period in our lives. But as humanity has done many times over millennia, we’ll overcome this period and come out stronger. We at Signs Unlimited have been doing our part to help municipalities and various companies address the Covid-19 crisis using signage. Here …
Lobby signs don’t always have to be made up of individual letters. They could take many shapes or forms in order to represent the business. Of course the company’s corporate logo must be taken into account as part of the signage design process. Here is a recent lobby sign we completed for a veterinary hospital in the east bay. Several …
A lot of planning goes into commercial signs and their installation process. Besides having to comply with the city codes, these signs must also be in compliance with the master sign plan (or sign criteria) established for the site. Here is a recent example of a signage project we completed for Starbucks in Santa Clara that had to meet various …
Supermarkets may have many separate divisions or partners who may operate in the same store. Here is a recent project we completed at a Safeway in the south bay. The scope of work was to add a Quest Diagnostics sign in the interior of Safeway to identify their services. This 3-D letter sign was placed in a visible location to …
One of the best visual enhancements a company can add to their building is to install an attractive lobby sign. These signs not only add to the appeal of the lobby but also re-enforce the brand of the company. Here is a recent projects we complete for a local construction company. This high-end aluminum letter sign was fabricated based on …
We partner with many national sign and project management companies to address their signage needs at the local level here in the Bay Area. Our portfolio reflects that. Here is a project we recently completed for Ross stores. The scope of work include brand new LED channel letters and full city permit work. This particular location posed a unique challenge …
Unlike non-illuminated lobby signs, Illuminated ones pose a whole new set of challenges. In building lobbies, getting to the back of the wall for the wiring is not always straight forward. So a great deal of planning needs to go into the installation process. Of course skilled installers are required for the actual installation. Here is a lobby sign project …
We have many older apartment complexes in the Bay Area. Most at some point embark on major overhauls to improve the property and attract new tenants. Part of these improvements include new signage. Here is an example a project we recently completed for such a complex. The scope of work included a whole new design and color scheme for the …
Signs like anything else need to be updated and improved once in a while. This could be due to weather related reasons or a name change. We recently completed a project for a condominium association that also required a new main street entry sign. We worked with the client and explored several different designs, fonts, colors, and materials until a …