There are dozens of business sign types that you can use to attract more customers and direct them to pertinent information and assistance. Business signs are a wise investment that can increase brand awareness by nearly 50% and purchases by roughly 30%. Customer experience and loyalty also increase just by adding a business sign. Not sure which business sign type …
Did you know that the first signs of marketing were a cave painting in 4200 B.C.? Marketing has evolved in many ways, from traditional media, such as signs and billboards, to social media and blogs. Along the way, businesses have gotten creative with business sign ideas to capture the attention of potential customers. Continue reading below, and we will guide …
Glass whiteboards, also known as glass writing boards, have taken up more and more of the whiteboard market as time has gone on. As this shift accelerated, so did the requests for larger sizes of whiteboards. These transitions are due largely to the inherent advantages of glass whiteboards, specifically with an eye to their appropriateness for executive offices and boardrooms. …
Environmental graphic design embraces a variety of design types. Many industries play a role in environmental graphic design, including graphic design, architecture, interior design, and, sometimes, landscaping and industrial design. Environmental graphics can assist with wayfinding, communicating identity and information, and shaping a business’s visual aesthetic. In our line of work, environmental graphic design means we are not just creating …
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 display technologies such as LCD, LED, projection, and more to display information to passersby. 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 …