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Designing for Signage: Insights from Starfish Designers

Designing signage requires both creativity and technical know-how. We explored how our talented designers transform a client’s concept into a final design, as well as the finer points and specific considerations that go into designing signs and graphics.  How do you begin a signage design project? What are the key factors you need to take into consideration from the beginning? …

Photo of a sign in Costa Mesa; The blue sign shows directions to different landmarks and highlights where the city bike trail runs.

Trailblazing in Costa Mesa: Wayfinding for Cyclists

The Client The City of Costa Mesa recently selected Starfish Signs & Graphics to print, fabricate, and install 116 custom wayfinding signs for one of the largest bicycle trail systems in Orange County, CA. The City of Costa Mesa received $7.9 million in grants from the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Complete Streets Program to develop three interconnected, separated bike lanes …

Photo of a building exterior, where the previous business's sign has been removed. Indentations show where the letters for "Advanced Office Services" used to hang on the building.

Sign Removal Services at Starfish

When an old tenant leaves and a new tenant moves into their new space, the last thing they want to worry about is the old tenant’s sign on the building’s facade. Thanks to our expert sign-removal process, our team ensures a smooth transition for your property.  About Our Capabilities Our scope of work is always customized to your needs. We …

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Tee Signs for Crean Lutheran School: Showcasing Sponsors with Style

From advertising a sale to helping customers or clients navigate a particular space, coroplast custom yard signs offer a practical, cost-effective solution for temporary outdoor signage. Because of their durable, lightproof, and weather-proof nature, these easy-to-install signs are a go-to choice in many professional, personal, and even political situations. Golfing, for example, is the perfect situation to see coroplast signs. …

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Explore the Sign Permitting Process at Starfish Signs & Graphics

If you’re opening a new business or you’re growing into a new space, you want a striking sign to let everyone know where to find you. And then, like most exciting things, you need to deal with paperwork and red tape in the form of a sign permit. But don’t fear! With Starfish Signs & Graphics, you can avoid the …

photograph of lobby sign - a mounted sign features the Starfish company name, with a red starfish on the right, all set atop a background of a kelp bed

The Starfish (Re)Brand: How We Handled Our Redesign

The Client We’ve known this client since day 1. It’s us! After approximately 11 years in business, Starfish Signs & Graphics needed to renew our signage and branding, so we embarked on a brand refresh project.   As a custom sign design, fabrication, and installation company, we are somewhat of a generalist. Every project is different, and over the years we …

Warning signs on fence at construction site with symbols for compulsory protective gear to enter, legs of worker in boots in background.

ANSI-Compliant Safety Signage Solutions Tailored to Your Facility

Manufacturing and distribution facilities face particular challenges when ensuring the safety of their employees, visitors, and guests. These facilities often contain a variety of vehicles and industrial equipment or pose unique hazards, including: Effective safety signage helps ensure people are aware of on-site risks, reinforces safety messages, and provides compliance with OSHA laws and other safety standards such as those …