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One of the most visible signage any retail store or restaurant can have is window graphics. These graphics can be any design or color to best represent the essence of the business and to increase visibility. Here is a recent project we completed for a bistro in the peninsula. These graphics were contour cut to create a unique effect for …
You don’t always have to update your signs when you change your name or logo. Sometime they just need a fresh look. Signs like anything else ages over time. Graphics fade or get weathered so they need to be refreshed once in a while. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for dd’s discounts in the south …
The three major signage any corporation needs to identify their site are the building, monument, and lobby signs. In many cases the lobby and building signs are new. The monument sign structure can either be new or retrofitted to accommodate the new logo graphics. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for a company in the south …
As we’ve stated before, interior signs give you many more design or material options since there are no requirements for weather proofing them. Here is a recent lobby/conference room sign we designed, produced, and installed for Open Space in the South Bay. This design met the client’s esthetic and cost requirements. The sign utilized an anti-glare acrylic panel, contour-cut graphics …
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 …
When there is a company name or logo change, it usually means signs and graphics changes as well. Here is a recent project we completed that involved a fleet of security patrol cars. This project also involved a new badge logo design. Old vehicle graphics had to be removed and new ones produced and installed. Please see some completion photos …
Adding new lettering or graphics to an existing monument sign can breathe new life into it without a major overhaul. Here is a recent project we completed for the Defense Innovation Unit. We produced new lettering and also refurbished the monument base with a fresh new paint. The result were very attractive and appropriate for the environment. Please see completion …
When it comes to lobby signs or even exterior signs for that matter, the wall or the surface where the sign goes on has to be taken into account. Sometime the color schemes or the installation methodology has to be adapted to the environment. Here is a lobby sign and glass graphics projects that we recently completed for a company …
Window Graphics are a great advertising tool for certain types of business. Creating a festive atmosphere and promoting your brands at the same time may be a very cost-effective application for window graphics. Here is an example of a project we recently completed for a martial arts school in the South Bay. Multiple contour cut logos were produced to meet …
Sometimes the design of a sign is affected by the construction of the building or where it’s installed. Not all sign types are appropriate for all wall types. Here is an example of a sign we designed and fabricated for a company on the peninsula that required a custom base cabinet. This was primary due to how the building was …
Bronze plaques create a sense of permanence anywhere they’re installed. With a solid look and build they last for many years. Longer than many other types of signage. Here is an example of a bronze plaque we designed and produced for Foothill College recently in the honor of our veterans. We also designed and produced a custom mounting stand for …
Renovating a building or property can take many forms. New landscaping, new paint etc. Updating the signage can also create a new fresh look. Here is a recent sign project we completed for the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. The pedestal style signs had both single and dual posts and required solid concrete pads. They were a very attractive addition to …
Motivating employees and re-enforcing corporate messaging can take many forms. One of the ways that we can help with this type of messaging is through large hanging banners. Here is a recent project we completed for a company on the peninsula. The scope of work involved several hanging banners produced in the client’s specific colors and desired font. These high …
As we’ve discussed many time before, corporate logo changes are very common in any industry. Hotels are no exception. Any new logo or graphic changes must be adapted to the existing signage which requires detailed technical surveys of all signs. Here is a recent project we completed for the Red Lion Hotel in the Monterey area. The scope of work …
If visibility at a great value is what you need for your business, then panel signs may be the answer. Using digital printing we can produce any type of graphic to meet the needs of the business. Here is an example of project we recently completed for a preschool in Sunnyvale. Cost was obviously a consideration but visibility was the …
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 …
A sign needs to represent the organization besides just identifying the name. Case and point; Open Space Authority. After they moved in to their new location, they wanted a monument sign that more closely matched their logo and color schemes. Signs Unlimited submitted multiple designs based on the style that would better match their logo and the organization’s overall role …
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 …
Schools have to deal with many different expenses. Signage is one of them. But sometimes we can find ways to save them money by reusing an existing sign. Custom-made monument covers are one of those cost-saving approaches. Here is a recent example of a job we did for a South Bay grammar school. Instead of replacing an existing monument sign, …
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 …
Financial business offices are like many other office with the possible difference that they may need additional privacy for their visiting clients. The clients may find it more comfortable talking with their advisers if they have more privacy. One of the ways we’ve achieved this was by applying privacy film (etched vinyl) to the glass and office windows. This film …
Businesses have different approaches as to how they advertise their location. Based on the property’s design and location, a business may choose to use an individual sign on their specific suite or store front. Or they may choose to add their name to an existing multi-tenant sign structure. Here is a recent example of a brand new multitenant monument we …
It happens like clockwork. National companies occasionally update their logo and brand. This almost always results in new signs and graphics for their various locations. Here is an example of a recent national re-branding project we completed for CVS. Old signs had to be removed and replaced with new logo signage. Of course all these projects required city permits which …
Signs need to fit the environments they’re installed in. The design may need to be appropriate based on the type of business the sign is made for. Or it could simply fit the architecture of the business complex. Here is an example of a custom post and panel monument we recently designed and built for a law office downtown. The …
Who says city street projects have to look dull and functional. Using digital print graphics on various media suited for such applications, we can add esthetics to typically unsightly construction projects. Here is a project we just completed for the Town of Los Gatos. The town wanted to block one of the lanes on the main street to allow more …