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 …
Safety at manufacturing facilities is among a Factory Manager’s most important concerns. For owners, managers, employees, and clients alike, knowing that that the facility is safe and compliant is of high importance for everyone. There are many ways to keep a manufacturing facility safe, starting with good leadership, policies, and incentives for safety. But one other major key to keeping …
Most businesses think of signage primarily as something that draws in potential customers. And for good reason. Using your signage to attract business is a major key to your company’s success. However, there is another often forgotten use for signage and graphics that can be very helpful to a business: creating a positive and motivating environment. Displaying custom motivational and …
Starfish Signs & Graphics is pleased to introduce our new Director of Sales, Tom Byron. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Tom has more than 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, with a focus in transportation and logistics. In prior positions, he worked extensively with project managers and owner’s representatives, planning and executing corporate office moves. He now resides …