Many businesses have been around for a few years and have great original signage that they have had since they opened their doors. Unfortunately, while a business may be growing, the signage that once looked so good can succumb to years of exposure to sunlight, salt air, wind, and rain. Years of use can leave a sign in a degraded …
Lobby signs present a very bold and professional way to introduce your customers and employees to your company’s branding and values. Many different material options exist for lobby signs, including brushed metal, but today we’re focusing on the options surrounding acrylic. The acrylic materials that we use are highly crystalline polymers, meaning that they have the look and clarity of …
As a real estate agent, advertising a house that you are selling is of the utmost importance. One of the main ways to attract attention lies in a small rectangular sign situated in the front yard of the house you are selling. Real estate yards signs, or yard signs as they are more commonly referred to, are the first step …
If you ever catch yourself looking at advertisements while driving down the road, you may notice each ad is usually signed with the company’s logo. The logo is a small graphic gem, a visual representation of what the company stands for and what it offers its customers. The Business of Branding Creating a successful logo is one of the great …
Every week here at Starfish Signs and Graphics, we write an inspirational quote on our office board for everyone to ponder throughout the week. This past week, our quote was, “The first casualty of war is the plan.” This phrase holds a deeper message that applies to all businesses: things change. Being able to adapt to the changes is what …
In the world of business where speed, efficiency, cost and return are the all-to-often echoed anthems of the work day, creativity and imagination are frequently neglected and are left to stagnate in the shadowy corners of the office. Creativity, though, is a powerful tool when utilized properly and can be combined with efficiency to create a process, service or product …
Getting into the spirit of the season starts becoming important in the fall, beginning with Halloween at the end of October. Creating unique decorations is a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween, however carving a pumpkin and sticking up some fake spider webs may not set you apart from the crowd and it might be time to consider some …
As business owners, we often spend more time than we would prefer in transit; picking up materials, meeting with clients, and going to job sites can really eat up a lot of time during the workday. Just because you are frequently out and about doesn’t mean that you can’t fully utilize the time that you spend driving. The team at …
If you live in Orange County, CA, you are probably well familiar with the up-and-coming city of Irvine, CA. As far as business goes, Irvine has a great mix of everything; Irvine has a thriving industrial core, an extensive array of independent professionals, but most recently it has grown to become a center of technology in Southern California. Among the …
When you drive down the street, visit the mall, or even go to work, you may not realize it at first, but your world is filled with signs. Signs ranging from business cards to billboards are constantly vying for your attention, so much so that you probably tune them out unless they really capture your attention. How did it come …