One of the first steps to success that a new businesses needs to take is posting a sign to tell the world they are open. But what may seem like a simple process takes considerable planning– and not just in the design of the sign itself, but in obtaining a permit to install the sign in the first place. Securing …
Signage at medical facilities is key to making everything run smoothly. It may be easy to overlook, because effective medical signage works so intuitively that you might not even notice it. But when you consider the factors that drive the function of many medical facilities—emergencies and urgent situations that involve rushing to get patients and personnel to the appropriate places; …
In any business that has a warehouse, a major key to profitability is making sure the warehouse runs as efficiently and as safely as possible. This means keeping it organized, free from accidents, up to code, and easy to navigate, for the warehouse staff or visitors. A valuable tool for keeping your warehouse running safely and smoothly is signage. There …
Form and function are often at odds in office design. Should you use your wall space to make your office look beautiful and welcoming, with signage, graphics or wall decoration? Or should you use your wall space to enable collaboration and creativity by putting up a dry erase whiteboard? This problem is now solved for you: with custom-designed glass whiteboards, …
For the vast majority of California cities, a sign permit is required for most permanent and temporary signs, whether the signs are illuminated or not. Either the city’s Sign Ordinance or the specific commercial or retail building’s Sign Program will provide the governing regulations for the signs. What is a Sign Program Sometimes called a Master Sign Program, a Sign …
Your sign is a very valuable tool for helping customers find, visit, and remember your business. According to a study by Signs.com, 35% of people who pass by your business wouldn’t know you existed without your sign. And the same report notes that sales revenue increases by an average of 7-15% when adding a larger storefront wall sign or a …
Lobby signs are more than just signs—they’re a first impression. The first thing a customer or client or even an employee notices when entering your business is your lobby sign. That’s why it’s so important to make the most of your lobby sign. A well-crafted lobby sign faithfully represents your brand, and it can speak to your company’s quality of …
Pools and Southern California are a natural pair. Los Angeles County alone has over 250,000 swimming pools! But having a pool on your commercial property comes with a great deal of responsibility. One of the strictest bits of legislation in the county deals with signage at and around swimming pools. But just because you need to be compliant doesn’t mean …
In December, 2017, Custom Flavors, a flavor developer and manufacturer in California, approached Starfish Signs & Graphics for help with their rebranding. This family-owned company has been operating since 2005, and wanted to update their name and corporate image. This was an exciting project for us to take on, but it wouldn’t have been successful without collaboration with some amazing …
Your logo, your exterior signage, and your advertising play a large role in branding your business and giving it credibility and memorability. But one of the most important and most often overlooked ways to connect your office to your clients is your lobby or reception area. When a client walks into your office, your lobby signage is their first experience …