A great way to make your business stand out from the competition is with a well-placed, architecturally crafted monument sign. Monument signs are often at ground level and constructed from largely durable materials that match the architecture around them, such as brick, stone, or other forms of masonry. In this month’s article, we will explore some of the benefits of …
Do you know what public restrooms have a lot of? Signs! (What were you thinking?) All jokes aside, one of the most important things you can do when creating spaces within your business is to add the appropriate signage–places like restrooms have a variety of sign needs that must be met in order for your clients to confidently navigate your …
The Americans with Disabilities Act has been in effect for nearly twenty years, and yet still some of the signage demands of the act can be overlooked in public spaces. If you purchase a new space or build, it is likely that your inspector will check for ADA compliance. However, if you buy a building that predates the ADA (anything …
Wherever there is water, there should be signs to promote policies and safety. Although laws can vary regarding the requirements of pool signs, it’s a largely universal expectation that some sort of signage must be posted. Starfish Signs wants the best for our clients, and sometimes that means minimizing the risk of harmful incidents at your place of business or …
Do Not Use Alcohol or Other Solvents on Acrylic Shields The most important thing to understand before cleaning acrylic or plexiglass shields is to never use harmful solvents. Especially refrain from using alcohol such as methyl, ethyl, isopropanol, or acetone. Cleaning acrylic in this manner will lead to microfractures and cloudiness, compromising surface integrity. In short, using harsh solvents will …
Digital signage is a form of electronic signage that uses such display technologies as LCD, LED, projection and more to display information to passerby. This information can be fixed, such as a restaurant menu or business hours, or static, such as the weather report for a surf shop or a greeting that changes in front of a school. Digital signs …
During our eight years in business in the San Clemente community, Starfish Signs has had the immense pleasure of seeing many of the businesses we partner with grow and expand. We have worked with a variety of local businesses to provide high-quality, custom interior and exterior signage. Our relationships with these businesses go well beyond the initial transaction of creating …
Have you ever thought about ways to add some flare and sophistication to your business? Luckily, we have a simple and affordable solution that will surely impress and take your workspace to the next level. This can easily be accomplished with the use of Architectural Films. In this post, we will cover exactly what architectural films are, and why they …
Although we aren’t quite seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, eventually the coronavirus curve will begin to flatten and our society will be able to resume business at a more normal pace. With that, businesses will need to consider updating their signage yet again, this time to celebrate the return of life as we know it. Directional …
In the first version of this article, we discussed all of the ways that proper signage can help your customers adapt to the challenges of social distancing during COVID-19. Preventing the spread of the virus isn’t the only concern your business is likely facing during this time. In addition to the global health threat of the current pandemic, there are …