Design Considerations and Selection of Materials for Lobby Signs

Lobby signs are very effective for branding your reception area, lobby, or building entrance.  Properly done, they provide immediate impact and create a specific impression in the mind of your clients, visitors and employees.  The impact and objective may vary depending on the nature of your business, but in general, businesses want to communicate a message of trust, professionalism and …

Branding Needs Signage

When you were a little kid, did you ever have a lemonade stand? What was the first thing you did before you opened for business? Like most of us, you probably got your poster board and markers and you made the sign! Then you mixed up the lemonade and you were open for business. In today’s busy retail landscape, the ...

Best of San Clemente People’s Choice Awards 2016

Each year the San Clemente Times asks readers to vote for their favorites in the community.  This year, the 11th Annual Best of San Clemente includes many businesses familiar to Starfish Signs.  We are proud to create signage for so many high-quality, award-winning businesses. Congratulations to all the winners!  Learn more about our friends below. Bear Coast Coffee Bear Coast ...
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Turnkey Project Management for Your New Signage Project

It is important to have a sign for your business that sends the right message, but thinking about getting new signage for a business or a building can be overwhelming. Some common concerns include: Are building permits required for installing a new sign? Can the process be managed remotely, or without interrupting the day-to-day responsibilities of you and your team? …

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Sandblasted Beach Signs in Southern California Beach Towns

Wherever you live, work or play in the Orange County area, wood signs are a common fixture in many Southern California beach towns. In some cities, including our hometown of San Clemente, the City of San Clemente Municipal Code has extensive requirements that business and property owners must follow. Reading and interpreting Chapter 17.84 can be daunting, but that’s where …

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Ellie’s Table – Navigating City Planning & Historic Requirements

Opening a new location for your business can be a challenge in many ways: contractors, deadlines, construction, delays. When you add into that a building with historic landmark status, the requirements can be overwhelming. Jay’s Catering Company has been “bringing people to the table since 1967”. The Mastroianni family-owned business serves all of Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles …

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Signage Solutions for Your Office Build-Out

The key to attracting businesses to your office property and keeping them there is making your office space look like a place a business would want to occupy. Whether your property is a newly constructed building or you have an existing space that you are thinking about overhauling, there is a lot to think about. But while the physical layout …

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New Year’s Resolutions For Your Brand

This time of year, so many people are thinking about personal resolutions for the upcoming year—go to the gym, get organized, eat healthier, quit smoking…the list can go on and on. But do you ever think of the new year as the opportunity to make a positive change for your business? Here are some ideas for 2017 for a New …

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Orange County Installer For 3M Fasara Architectural Film

Orange County Installer For 3M Fasara Architectural Film 3M, yes the same 3M that makes the beloved Post-It Note is also a leader in the architectural film world. These technologically-advanced materials make for custom solutions in your office. You can define a space, create some character and provide privacy with these innovative products. At Starfish we recommend the Fasara line …

Lobby and Business Signs for Technology Businesses and Startups in Irvine

  In the Technology and Startup markets, particularly in the Irvine area, brand awareness is more than just a useful tool for increasing revenue: it is paramount. The success of emerging and technology field companies relies on getting the word out about services or offerings, and most importantly, letting people know that your new app or technology or service is …