The FIFA World Cup has transformed more than just stadiums. Across Southern California, businesses, hotels, and public spaces used signage to welcome fans, celebrate the tournament, and create memorable experiences. From watch party banners at neighborhood sports bars to window graphics, storefront displays, and rooftop inflatables, the region came alive with the energy of the world’s biggest sporting event. While …
From Vine to Sign: Branding Southern California’s Wine Bar Scene
In Southern California we can enjoy world-class wineries and assist wine bar owners with their branding and signage. Within a few miles of our company location, we have three excellent wine bar customers.
A Guide to the Commercial Sign Process: From Concept to Installation
What happens between the time you first call your sign designer and the time you see a finished sign hanging on your wall or building? We have some handy flowcharts that walk you through the commercial sign process, start to finish. Follow along as we break down each phase.
LED Signage Trends for 2026
With lower energy use, reduced maintenance, and longer lifespans, LED lighting has become the smart choice for modern signage, outperforming traditional fluorescent and neon options. This year, we’re seeing more projects specifying high-efficiency LEDs, slimmer cabinet designs, and edge-lighting systems that support sleek, modern signage. Many businesses are also exploring LED retrofit options for existing cabinet signs and channel letters. …
What the Fluorescent Lamp Ban Means for Business Signage and Lighting
“New year, new rules.” That’s how it felt in January 2025 when California officially banned the sale of most linear fluorescent lamps (LFLs) under Assembly Bill 2208. The 2025 ban on LFLs aims to phase out inefficient and environmentally harmful lighting in favor of energy-efficient alternatives. It’s a big change that business owners need to plan for now if their …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …










