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 …
From First Impression to Lasting Impact: Why Lobby Signs Matter
When you step into a business’s lobby, what’s the first thing you notice? Is it the sleek modern furniture, the friendly receptionist, or perhaps the striking logo prominently displayed on the wall? That sign is more than a decoration. It’s a powerful branding tool that makes a lasting impression. Welcome to the world of lobby signs, where every detail matters …
ANSI-Compliant Safety Signage Solutions Tailored to Your Facility
Manufacturing and distribution facilities face particular challenges when ensuring the safety of their employees, visitors, and guests. These facilities often contain a variety of vehicles and industrial equipment or pose unique hazards, including: Effective safety signage helps ensure people are aware of on-site risks, reinforces safety messages, and provides compliance with OSHA laws and other safety standards such as those …
Why Choose Handcrafted Signage?
The handcrafted look is a timeless favorite. Merchants understand that by reminding customers of the small shops found along narrow cobblestone streets in Europe, they are also hinting at the care that went into manufacturing the goods sold there. Whether a service provider or a retailer, this type of look is highly beneficial for any business. Contact us today to …
Business Sign Types: Each Type and How to Use Them
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 capable of increasing 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 …
Everything You Want to Know About Monument Signs
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 …
How Digital Signage Can Enhance Your Business
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 …
San Clemente Small Businesses Face COVID-19 Head On
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 …
7 Questions to Ask Your Local Sign Company Before Hiring Them
The first step in creating an effective, high-quality business sign is partnering with a sign company that offers customized solutions to meet your unique business needs. Is your signage giving the right first impression? Does it accurately convey the professionalism and vibe of your business? Is it assisting your customers in finding where they need to go? If your signage …
ADA Compliant Interior Signs – An Introduction
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, establishing vital standards that ensure equal access for people with disabilities. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design are the mandatory standards for all construction and alteration projects. Despite the law’s longevity, ADA signage requirements are still sometimes overlooked, especially in older buildings or during renovations. At Starfish Signs …









