The Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA, was passed in 1990 to prohibit discrimination based on a physical disability. One of the major areas impacted by the ADA is signage. The act makes sure that certain types of signage are easily read by people with visual impairments. ADA compliant signs enhance accessibility and navigability of buildings more …
City Permitting Process for Building and Monument Signs
The thought of getting permits for a signage project can be a real pain point for business owners and commercial tenants. It’s easy to understand how complicated a task it is to balance the codes and ordinances set in place by your local government against the rules and requirements of the building owner or property manager while still creating the …
Vehicle Graphics: Design, Fabrication and Installation
At Starfish Signs, we are firm believers in the benefits of vehicle graphics for businesses: it’s a cost-effective way to market your business all over your region. In fact, our own fleet of wrapped vehicles has led more than one of prospective client to reach out to us after seeing our vehicles around town. Getting graphics or a wrap for …
Handicapped Accessible Parking Signs
Are your sure that the handicapped accessible parking spaces and signage at your business are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The Americans with Disabilities Act requires public accommodations to provide goods and services to people with disabilities on an equal basis as the rest of the general public, and includes specific requirements related to handicapped parking. …
Attract More Customers to Your Retail Business with High Quality, Visible Signage
When is the last time you thought about the importance of your retail signage? Creative, effective, high impact signage is critically important to the success of your retail business. Signs that are clearly visible to people passing your location, such as from sidewalks for pedestrian traffic, or highways for vehicular traffic, can make a huge difference in your success and …
Turnkey Project Management for Your New Signage Project
It is important to have a sign for your business that sends the right message, but thinking about getting new signage for a business or a building can be overwhelming. Some common concerns include: Are building permits required for installing a new sign? Can the process be managed remotely, or without interrupting the day-to-day responsibilities of you and your team? …
New Year’s Resolutions For Your Brand
This time of year, so many people are thinking about personal resolutions for the upcoming year—go to the gym, get organized, eat healthier, quit smoking…the list can go on and on. But do you ever think of the new year as the opportunity to make a positive change for your business? Here are some ideas for 2017 for a New …
Lobby and Business Signs for Technology Businesses and Startups in Irvine
In the Technology and Startup markets, particularly in the Irvine area, brand awareness is more than just a useful tool for increasing revenue: it is paramount. The success of emerging and technology field companies relies on getting the word out about services or offerings, and most importantly, letting people know that your new app or technology or service is …
Starfish Product Roll-Out: Making Use of Multiple Materials for Crean Lutheran High School Monument Sign
We built and installed a monument sign for Crean Lutheran High School, a new school in Irvine, California. The monument sign was built to match the design of the school.
High Impact Illuminated Lobby Signs
Your Lobby Sign is Your Brand The word ‘Brand’ is one of those words that has many meanings, and in fact, its meaning continues to evolve. From the perspective of a potential client entering your office, lobby or reception area, your lobby sign is your brand, and it may be the source of the initial impressions that a client forms. …