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lluminated Signs will Light up Your Business!

Do you need illuminated signs or a light box for your business?

What are L.E.D. Illuminated Signs?

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. LED technology has been in use since the 1960s. Illuminated signs can be freestanding or fixed to a building.

Some of the Benefits of LED Lighting:

• Your business will be seen 24/7
• Uses 12 volts, as opposed to neon, which uses up to 9,000 to 15,000 volts.
• Comparable brightness to neon
• LED illuminated signs last up to 100,000 hours when properly installed
• Reduced fire hazards because of low voltage system
• Savings of up to 80% power over traditional neon-lighted signs, resulting in a 3 year return on investment via power cost savings
• Cleaner and simpler installation than neon

Ready for illumination but interested in neon signage instead of LED? Download our guide to neon signs.

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Parking Signs or No Parking Signs - The Clearest Method of Knowledge.

The Sign Studio is your go-to place for Handicap Signs, Parking and Traffic Signs, Safety Signs, and more!
Picture this: you've paid for prime real estate for your business, including some great parking spots right outside. But when your customers arrive, those spots are already full-- even though your store is empty! Make it clear which spots are yours with custom parking and traffic signs on your property.

Did you know that handicap signs in your parking lot are required by the ADA? With the help of our designers, you can create custom handicap signs that comply with the law while adding attractiveness to your space and sending the message that all are welcome at your business.

Signs can be a crucial part of creating a safe place to work. With clear, attractive safety signs from The Sign Studio, you can alert workers and customers to potential hazards and dangers on your site, from slippery floors to hot pipes. Signs marking first aid kits, exit routes, fire escapes, and emergency plans are crucial to helping people in your building think clearly in a crisis. Don't leave people guessing! Call The Sign Studio for your custom safety signs today!

Whether your site needs Handicap Signs, Parking and Traffic Signs, Safety Signs, or all three, The Sign Studio can help!

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

Parking Signs or No Parking Signs - The Clearest Method of Knowledge.The Sign Studio is your go-to place for Handicap Signs, Parking and Traffic Signs, Safety Signs, and more!
Picture this: you've paid for prime real estate for your business, including some great parking spots right outside. But when your customers arrive, those spots are already full-- even though your store is empty! Make it clear which spots are yours with custom parking and traffic signs on your property.

Did you know that handicap signs in your parking lot are required by the ADA? With the help of our designers, you can create custom handicap signs that comply with the law while adding attractiveness to your space and sending the message that all are welcome at your business.

Signs can be a crucial part of creating a safe place to work. With clear, attractive safety signs from The Sign Studio, you can alert workers and customers to potential hazards and dangers on your site, from slippery floors to hot pipes. Signs marking first aid kits, exit routes, fire escapes, and emergency plans are crucial to helping people in your building think clearly in a crisis. Don't leave people guessing! Call The Sign Studio for your custom safety signs today!

Whether your site needs Handicap Signs, Parking and Traffic Signs, Safety Signs, or all three, The Sign Studio can help!

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.
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Don't take chances with handicap signs at your business, we make handicap signs from restrooms to parking spaces. Our signs meet the high standards required by the AMA and we know where and how high to put them!

Accessible handicap parking spaces must be positioned at the closest accessible entrance to the facility. The space has to be big enough for a vehicle, at least 96 inches wide, with additional space on either left or right that acts as an access isle and should be wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. Two accessible spaces can share an access isle.

A sign with the international symbol of accessibility must be located in front of the parking space, mounted high enough to be visible at all times. Van accessible spaces are to have additional signage stating "Van-Accessible" mounted below the international symbol of accessibility. The AMA states that the letters and numbers on signs are to have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and a stroke-width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10. Minimum character height is 3 inches. Confused? Don't worry, we at The Sign Studio understand all of it and will supply you with signs which meet all the standards for handicap parking.

We do all handicap signs including restrooms.

 

 

 

 

Family Restroom Door Signs

When selecting family restroom signs, consider what message you are trying to convey to the public. Are the restrooms equipped for the entire family, ADA compliant and/or do they offer a changing station for mothers with babies?

Most family restroom signs convey simple images, often in black and white, that convey the purpose or functionality of the restroom. For example, women are depicted with a triangle shape, imagery that most people associated with a skirt, men are depicted without this added shape and a child is often holding hands between a man and a woman. If the restroom is ADA compliant, the image of an individual sitting in wheelchair is the most commonly chosen for the family restroom signs.

Beyond the basic imagery, family restroom signs are available in a variety of color backdrops; black, blue, green or even white. For lighter color signs, the imagery is often printed in black, whereas signs with a darker backdrop may offer the same imagery but in white forms for visual contrast. Family restroom signs are available in vertical and horizontal layouts, and a variety of sizes.

When selecting a sign for your business or organization, keep in mind that the sign needs to not only be easy to identify, but readable from a reasonable distance. Consider the overall size of the space as well as where the average visitor's viewpoint will be when selecting the sign's size. Ultimately, the sign's form and function should be simple, easy to understand and visible for all visitors entering the space.

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

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Looking for Parking Lot Sign Repair and Installation? Call The Sign Studio in Los Angeles County.........

You're a business owner, so you know how important it is to the success of your business to have well-placed, catchy, professional-looking signs. Customers, clients, patients - they all look for signs to know how to get where they need to go. But what happens if your exterior signs are damaged? No matter our best efforts to prevent it, sometimes signs get damaged or stolen; even the best security cameras cannot protect against roaming hooligans and the occasional natural disaster. In these cases, you'll need someone to do sign repair and installation for you. No need to worry - The Sign Studio is there for you!

Running a successful business in Los Angeles means having good parking for your customers. It's the first step to getting customers in the door. Along with other factors such as parking stall width, easy entry and exit, and ample availability, your parking lot also needs signs that are installed correctly and make a good impression. That's where The Sign Studio in Los Angeles County comes in.

The Sign Studio in Los Angeles County knows the sign industry, and they know that for your business, even a few days without full signage can result in a loss of revenue. So why wait? Get your business's parking lot fully signed by giving The Sign Studio a call. The good people at The Sign Studio are your Los Angeles County custom sign manufacturer, sign repair and installation experts.

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

Everywhere you travel in the world, there is some type of regulation regarding public parking. Handicap signs and parking signs are intended to help determine where an individual is permitted to park. Handicap signs are there to determine the optimal spot for individuals with disabilities so that they will not have to travel as far to access the entrance to buildings, and more importantly, in many cases, more room to remove wheel chairs and other equipment needed to get around.Parking signs are used to help enforce policies concerning parking a vehicle in efforts to reduce confusion that can otherwise occur in public parking areas. They are also there to ensure the safety of the public. It is important that every driver understand the penalties applied when they park in areas not intended for them. This will alleviate any worries about having stiff fines levied against them or the hassle of having to pay to retrieve a towed vehicle.

Handicap signs, parking signs are some of the most often seen parking signs as drivers make their way around and through parking lots. They are usually positioned as close to the front doors of buildings as possible on a level surface, and are easily discernible from other parking signs. They typically have a blue background with a wheelchair graphic overlaid on it.

There are many other types of parking signs such as permitted parking signs, and no parking signs. Understanding the meanings as well as the penalties for violating them is critical for courteous driving.
Check out The Sign Studio at www.thesignstudioonline.com today! I guarantee you won't be disappointed with the selection of high quality, custom made signage they have to offer. Whether you need small bathroom signs or large custom made signs or banners, The Sign Studio is your ultimate choice for any sign related project.

 

History of Popular Fonts Used for Signs

“What’s the best font to use on a sign?”

It’s a question that The Sign Studio team members face frequently. While there is no one perfect answer for every situation, there are some fonts that have endured through the years to become staples in visual communications, DIN 1451, Frutiger, Gill Sans and Helvetica are classic fonts that have helped countless people reach their destinations throughout the decades.

DIN 1451 isn’t a promising name for a good communicator, but it has been used since the 1930s for scientific and traffic signs. The name is an acronym for the German Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization). In 1936 the German Standard Committee named DIN 1451 the official typeface for technology, administration, engineering, traffic and business. The medium version of this font was popular with graphic designers in the 1980’s and today it is frequently used for identification on vehicles and as cast metal lettering for street and building signage.

Frutiger is a typeface commissioned in 1968 by the Charles De Gaulle International Airport for new directional signs. Type designer Adrian Frutiger was told to create a modern font that had excellent visibility at various angles, sizes and distances. This highly legible font with a warm personality is a favorite in the advertising industry. In 2008 it was the fifth best-selling typeface of the Linotype foundry. It is used throughout the public transit network in Norway since the 1980s.

In 1929 Eric Gill was commissioned to produce Gill Sans for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). It was first presented in a single uppercase weight and became very popular immediately. It was the standard typeface for all LNER posters, locomotive nameplates, station signage and even the menu on the dining cars. More recently, the BBC adopted Gill Sans for its corporate typeface in 1997. The British Government formally adopted Gill Sans as its standard typeface for use in all communications and logos in 2003.

Helvetica is another classic font, so popular it even inspired its own film. The U.S. Government uses Helvetica for everything from federal tax forms to NASA’s Space Shuttle orbiter. It is also used for the U.S. television rating system. Helvetica was adopted as the official font for all of New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority in 1989. The Chicago Transit Authority uses Helvetica for the city’s elevated train system and Philadelphia’s SEPTA uses it exclusively for all signage.

To learn more about the history of classic fonts, visit this excellent post from the Live Well Collaborative.

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

Are you looking for ADA FAMILY RESTROOM Signs?

The Sign Studio is eager to help you with your sign design needs. We can create family restroom signs, ADA signs, restroom signs and other signs to meet your needs.

We have a creative staff that wants to help you come up with the sign that fits what you have in mind by getting to know you.

Why an ADA sign ?

The Americans with Disability Act has mandated that facilities that are usable and easily accessible for persons with physical handicaps be clearly marked with an approved ADA sign.

There are many regulations that must be met to make a sign ADA approved.

For example; the sign must be a certain size, color, finish, text size and font.

The Sign Studio can help you with the fine details of making sure your ADA sign is compliant with all the restrictions.

Often a business has very few handicap accessible locations. Without proper signs the community with physical handicaps is not being properly served. It is very important that locations that meet ADA needs be properly indicated for use.

Weather you need family restroom signs, ADA signs, restroom signs or have other needs of your own; The Sign Studio computer - assisted sign making systems and techniques can make your project cost effective.

If you want high impact that will get you the results you need contact The Sign Studio.

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.
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Are you looking for handicap signs, ADA signs, wheelchair signs, etc....?

The Sign Studio can create all of the signs that you need for a price that fits your budget. The Sign Studio will work with you to concept, create, design and install signage that serves your particular needs. At The Sign Studio we do graphics for your business, vehicle and windows to help you gain the awareness of people. We make indoor and outdoor signs and banners with material that can withstand the elements and general wear and tear. We'll help you choose the material that best suits for individual needs.

If you have existing ADA signs, wheelchair signs, handicap signs, etc.... that need changed or installation, we can do that too! We can also work with you for your logo needs. We use state-of-the art computer assisted signage systems for the creation of fast, inexpensive signs and logos that you will love.

Let us get to know you and your business so that we can help you create the signs that will work best for your business. Give us your specs and we'll give you great signs every time. The Sign Studio gives you a start to finish experience for your sign needs that will make you come back.

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