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Commercial Signage|Cooperation Wins Every Time!
Lately we have found ourselves working on installation projects with other sign companies from as close as Southern California to those from way across the country. We’re always happy to help with local installation projects for other sign companies who may have...
Vehicle Graphics|Avoiding Vinyl Failure
Failure is no fun and this goes for a failed vinyl wrap too! In business the same is true and it can be the kiss of death when it comes to repeat business and referrals. However, it is also true that vehicle wrap vinyl can sometimes fail. The more common reasons for...
Commercial Signage|Other Wrap Alternatives
I was thinking about a project from last year when we wrapped a movie rental kiosk. This got me to thinking about the various ways wrap graphics can be applied to create a unique or customized version of so many things! For example, our production staff was looking...
Project Update|Stowers Real Estate Lobby Sign
We wish we could take the credit for this well designed brushed aluminum sign but we can’t. The client ordered it elsewhere but needed a local installer to mount it in their lobby area. The sign is reminiscent of the kinds of lobby signs we do here. The graphic design...
Vehicle Graphics|Removing Outdated Wrap Vinyl
Generally speaking most wraps or vehicle lettering graphics will last for five years or longer depending on the type of premium vinyl that was used. In reality that’s a very long time for a commercial vehicle, especially one that is used for deliveries. Invariably,...
Project Update|Realty Professionals Leasing Signs
We recently completed yet another sign project for Realty Professionals. Unlike most other commercials property management firms, Realty Professionals creates custom signage versus the standard leasing signs with lettered text in one or two colors. The fact that a...
Commercial Signage|Electrical Signs
There a several types of electric signs and in most areas such signs will require a permit. This broad sign category includes backlit cabinet signs and channel letters that can be lit with either LED or neon. Digital message boards and displays also fall into this...
Commercial Signage|Way-finding Signs
The term way-finding sign has some very broad interpretation because these types of signs can be used to direct people both in and outside of a building. When one thinks of outdoor parks and recreational areas invariably the small post and panel signs along the...
Commercial Signage|Electronic Message Center Advertising
Electronic Message Centers (EMCs) are popping up everywhere and are proving to be a very cost effective form of advertising when compared to traditional methods. Recent comparative data reveals the following: Television – Recent analysis suggests that about one third...
Project ID Signs
Project Identifications signs are signs that communicate important information about a particular building or structural project. Usually located in or around a construction sites, these project ID signs are often large and can be seen from the road or sidewalk....
Project Update|Bayfair Mall 3D Routed Vendor Signs
For the past few years SignWorks has been creating signs for Madison Marquette, the property managers of Bayfair Mall in San Leandro. They’re usual sign order consists of vinyl graphics and parking signs and the occasional banner. Recently, Bayfair Mall has changed...
Project Update |Operation Hope Event Signage
One of our favorite non-profits, Operation Hope, was in a bind recently. They had a major event the next day focused on identity theft and the signage had not been produced. It was a classic case where the local part of the organization thought their...