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ARCHITECT & DESIGN AGENCY SIGNS

First impressions count and whether working on behalf of a client or developing your own branding campaign, The Sign Studio can provide high quality sign and graphic solutions for your next branding project, promotional campaign or event preparation.

Whether you are an architect or surveyor working on a renovation or new build project, we can work with you to assist in the specification of signs which will compliment your building and its surroundings.

If you are a marketing agency looking for ideas for a rebranding project or promotional campaign, please contact us and we can discuss through all of the options available to you. 

With all the publicity surrounding hospital infections this Hospital decided to tackle the issue head on.

The Sign Studio has been part of extensive regeneration projects providing a range of signs and graphic solutions for many buildings.

Back-Lit Channel Letters | The Museum of Martial Arts – Let it shine…..

LED lighting is getting brighter each year.  There was a time when brightness was a huge factor and only neon lighting would come first.  However, LED lighting is getting better and brighter each year and the majority of people will now say that LED is better than Neon.  See for yourself, what do you think?  

The Museum of Martial Arts wanted their new sign to shine as bright as possible.  Well…..that is what The Sign Studio did.  Here at The Sign Studio, we manufactured and installed exactly what they wanted. The back-lit channel letters also known as "Reverse Channel Letters" and "Halo Lit Letters" provide a distinctive and memorable approach to any signage program.  These channel letters are often utilized by signage clients who value a prestigious image.  Reverse channel letters are produced with aluminum faces and sides (the side of a channel letter is called the return.)  These letters are mounted away from the wall so a halo forms behind the letters.  A clear polycarbonate back prevents birds and other animals from nesting inside theletter.

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

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How to buy signs.....

When you are buying a sign for your business you are about to make one of the decisions that will have the greatest impact on how people perceive your business, how easy it is to find you and what image people will have about you.

Also, when you are buying a sign from a company like us that can make every sign you can imagine, we often find that people need some help in deciding what is the best sign for their business. Therefore you need to think carefully about the following issues:

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

Clean up after your Pet Sign……How Important they really are….

The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) began this project in 2002 to address the public health issues caused by pet waste.

Did you know dog droppings are one of the leading sources of E. coli bacterial pollution? One gram of dog feces contains over 20,000,000 E. coli cells. The cumulative effects of thousands of animals in a metropolitan area can contaminate soil and water if they are not properly cleaned up after.

Residential and commercial yard signs can help remind pet owners to be responsible and pick up after their pets. Individual homeowners who have highly-trafficked front yards in an urban area may want to create and post a sign asking pet owners to “scoop the poop.” Apartment complex managers in buildings that allow pets should certainly post signage to remind tenants to respect the shared space. If a waste problem persists, it may help to provide a plastic bag dispenser underneath the sign.

A professionally made sign in plastic or metal will hold up outdoors and look better than a hand-made cardboard sign. Let The Sign Studio representatives help you create a visual communications piece that keeps your yard and city cleaner.

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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SIGNAGE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION

Whether your project involves signage, wayfinding, branding or a combination of these disciplines, it is important that the design and documentation be taken seriously. Our goal is to design and document a solution that will best fit our client's brief. Research and in-depth analysis will ensure success throughout this phase.

Signage Design

The Sign Studio's design process always commences with a detailed briefing session to understand the needs of the client. Our designers then commence research and based on the findings, sketches and initial design concepts are prepared. From these initial designs, a final concept is worked towards by working closely with the client.

Signage Prototyping

Prototyping can then be produced that enable the client to visualize, touch and feel the finalized concepts. It confirms if the designs are practical and suitable for the built environment in which they will be placed.

Signage Specification and Documentation

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

For all ADA Braille Restroom Signs you've come to the right place

We're a leading supplier of restroom signs, including ADA compliant Braille restroom signs in standard and designer colors. Here you'll find ADA acrylic bathroom signs with English Braille, as well as Spanish and Bilingual text and Braille options. 

In addition to Braille restroom signs, you can order non-Braille bathroom signs in most of the same colors. And if you need restroom signs with different wording, colors or symbols, simply contact us at (818) 843-9200 or info@signstudiola.com. We'll be happy to assist you with your bathroom sign needs. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Accessibility Guidelines and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have specifications governing the design of special needs signage. All of The Sign Studio's restroom signs are designed to meet these specifications, including accurate translations in Grade 2 Braille. Recognizing the needs of our multilingual customers, we produce Braille and non-Braille bathroom signs with accurate Spanish translation – both written and Braille. 

Our restroom sign clients include the military and other government agencies, industrial and manufacturing firms, retail establishments, schools, physician offices, health care facilities, religious institutions, professional buildings and many others. 

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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COST EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING

Business signs are a cost-effective advertising tool that create a basic link to your customers. Corporate signs allow consumers to know they have arrived, builds brand recognition, and creates an awareness of your product or service.

Consumers are visual, so the design and placement of your business sign is a crucial part of your marketing plan.  Several factors need to be considered when selecting your corporate sign:

Size
Select a size of sign that will ensure maximum visibility without creating an eyesore.  It is also important to research municipal government regulations or those guidelines set out by your landlord.

Design
Color, logo size, and font are all important aspects of the sign.  The use of lights, symbols and letters create visual interest and attract the eye. The durability of your sign is also a consideration.  Choose a material that will be able to withstand environmental extremes – sun, wind, rain and snow.

Mounting
The manner in which a sign is mounted can detract from overall effectiveness. Ensure that your sign is visible from as many angles as possible, keeping in mind that pedestrians and motorists have a lower line of sight.

Experts at The Sign Studio can assist you in designing the perfect sign for your business!

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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Advertising Signs and Banners

What catches the eye of a passerby and transforms them from window shopper to customer? The simple answer is signs, signage, banners and advertisements. We've all had those whiplash moments where we saw something out of the corner of our eye that grabbed our attention.

There are bright signs shouting our name or flags gently waving "come hither" in the wind. We've become a nation of enticement and action, no longer excited by boring words stating what the big sale item is for the day, or how prices have been slashed and dashed. We want to be seduced. We want an eloquent statement that moves us. We've become an attention deficit society that needs to be smacked in the face by a brightly decorated windsock or have the familiar snap of a flag yelling in our ear in order to look up from our cell phones. 

While this may seem like a modern or recent harsh reality, the fact is, it is a thought process that has been engrained in our minds since childhood. Stores want attention, and people want stimulation. Signs, signage, banners and advertisements present a win-win situation for both, so let's give people what they want.

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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All About Decals and Placement of Decals…….

A well-placed, quality decal can greatly increase exposure for your brand. The opportunities for decal placement are everywhere, but some locations and sizes are better than others.

The most important factor in deciding on decal location and size is the surrounding environment. None of these graphics will be observed in a vacuum. Putting a beautifully designed decal in a place no one will notice it is much less effective than putting a dull decal in a highly noticeable area.

For example, placing a floor decal in the store transition zone is very ineffective. The transition zone is the store entry and a few feet into the space. Customers are adjusting to the change in stimuli and are not paying attention to details around them. It is not advised to put anything you want customers to pay attention to in the transition zone, including shopping baskets, store layout information and especially advertisements. Decals are more effective when placed on high-traffic aisle floors, store windows or walls and company vehicles.

The environment also dictates the content and size of the decal along with the placement. For example, a decal placed in a well-lit store aisle can have smaller text than a decal on a moving vehicle. Floor decals act as high-impact billboards in an under-utilized marketing space and can drive foot traffic, promote sales and highlight special products.

If a location has a blank wall, it is an excellent opportunity for a large decal. These large-scale designs are a great opening to grab attention with dramatic images.

A company vehicle is both a necessity and an advertising opportunity. An attractive vehicle decal gives your business exposure while the delivery van or work truck makes the rounds around town. Consider the varying environments the vehicle will be observed in. Be sure the lettering is high-contrast and put contact information in a large font size so the information can be absorbed quickly and in low light.

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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