Southern California Sign Blog

Half the struggle with office signs is trying to make them stand out enough so that guests, clients, and employees will notice them. With flat office signs that are flush-mounted to a wall, it is very easy for visitors and others to not even see these markers. This is why many professional offices are choosing to go with curved signage. Thankfully, The Sign Studio is one of the premier suppliers of curved office signs for Los Angeles.

How Do Curved Office Signs Work?

Curved office signs are made up of two main parts: the frame and the insert. The frame comes in 27 popular sizes, and there are nine anodized color choices. The frame is either curved horizontally or vertically depending on how you want to mount it. They can be flag mounted, installed on a partition or wall, used as a desk sign holder, or hung from the ceiling with wire or a fixed bracket. There are fixed end caps to the frames that can be removed easily with a screwdriver when you want to change your insert.

There are basically two types of inserts that can go into the frame. There are paper inserts that you can print out with your office computer. With paper, we provide a matte protective lens to keep the paper from getting mussed up. Or, we can fabricate 1/16” engraving materials for a more professional look. Our engraved office signs for Los Angeles can be made from an array of materials and in several different colors. We can ensure that your markers match your branding and your interior décor.

How Are Curved Office Signs Used?

Curved signs are generally used indoors, but they can be used just about anywhere you need to get information across. Some of the most popular options are:

Directional Signs – Whether you hang them from the ceiling or mount them on your walls, directional signs are helpful for pointing the way to various amenities and rooms. The curved design makes it easier for people to get where they need to go in a hurry.

Personnel Signage – If you have a venue with dozens of offices and cubicles, you can make it simple for people to find each other by providing them with personnel signs. And, when a new employee arrives, you can quickly change out the inserts on the markers.

Directories - Again, if aspects of your building change on a regular basis, it can be quite expensive and tedious to buy a whole new sign each time something changes. With curved directories, we can update your marker with affordable engraved inserts.

Point of Sale – Do you have a receptionist who is constantly being asked the same questions over and over again? Save time by installing informational, point-of-sale signs that answer these questions.

This should give you a good idea of how you might be able to put curved signs to use for your enterprise. If you are interested in learning about solutions that are specifically tailored to your organization, contact the friendly professionals at The Sign Studio today for a free consultation!

Car magnets are an excellent way to get your company’s name out there whether you are a restaurant owner, florist, landscaper, small business owner, housecleaner, caterer, contractor, realtor, or anything else. Fortunately, The Sign Studio is one of the top suppliers of car magnets for Los Angeles. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can put these marketing tools to use for your organization.

What Are Car Magnets?

Before we get into their uses, we want to make sure you know what car magnets are. They are essentially vinyl signs that feature a magnetic layer that allows them to cling firmly to the sides of trucks, vans, cars, or any other vehicle. They are heavy duty and come in a variety of different sizes. You can attach them just about anywhere on any type of vehicle.

Make a Fleet Appear Instantly

You do not need a fleet of vehicles for your company when you have car magnets. Instead, any truck can be part of your fleet when you order personalized magnets. You can share magnets among many vehicles to save some money. If your business has employees who travel to job sites or make deliveries using their personal vehicles, car magnets are the perfect way to have them temporarily advertise your enterprise while on the clock. This will also give your fleet a professional appearance that will inspire trust in prospective customers.

Billboards on Wheels

One of the most popular ways to market on a vehicle is with a car magnet. They are basically billboards on wheels. Only they are better. Billboards rely on your potential clients driving by them. When you put car magnets on your vans, they will go where the consumers are. You can put the magnets on the back of your vehicle, on the sides, or in all three spots. Since people have the most time to read what is on the back of your truck, we recommend putting your magnet there.

Car Magnets Go on and Come off Easily

Car magnets are not permanent like vinyl adhesive films or paint jobs. You can take them off and put them back on as much as you would like. They also do not leave any adhesive residue behind. You can use car magnets without worrying about causing damage to your paint job or hurting your car’s resale value. In addition, you may just want to be completely off-the-clock sometimes and not have an advertisement for your business on your vehicle. Car magnets make this possible.

These are just some of the reasons why car magnets are a smart investment. They are both affordable and effective at marketing businesses of all varieties. The friendly experts at The Sign Studio are skilled at making vehicle magnets for Los Angeles that catch eyes. With our state of the art software and large format digital printers, we can perfectly match your corporate colors, fonts, and logo to keep your branding consistent.

If you are ready to put car magnets to work for your company, contact us today for a free estimate.

If you read our blog regularly, you may have noticed that we have gone a little “engrave crazy” in recent weeks. We can’t help it! Our new laser engraving capabilities are already helping several businesses in the Los Angeles area, and we want to get the word out about how we can provide affordable solutions for your enterprise as well. Today, we are going to take a closer look at laser engraved architectural frames for offices in Los Angeles.

Molded Plastic Frames

If you are looking for a high-quality interior sign system, look no further than molded plastic architectural frames. They come in a wide variety of styles. There are square and round corner systems. You can choose from seven matte colors, such as medium gray, brown, almond, black, arch brown, white, and gray.

The molded plastic frames are designed to work with their own engraved plastic snap-in plate, or they can accommodate any sign material between 1/16” and 1/8” thick. All of the frames have 1/8” thick walls, a half-inch outside depth, and they have mounting holes for easy attachment to your walls.

Desk bars are also available in the same colors as the other molded plastic frames. However, they are designed as simple architectural counter signs or nameplate holders. They are one-inch thick with an inside dimension of 1.75” by 9.125”, which is perfect for our injected molded plate to fit right in there.

Anodized Aluminum Frames

Anodized aluminum architectural frames also come with several options. Again, you can choose from square corners or from one of the four different radius corners. They come in just about every shape or size. Our aluminum frames are ideal for engraved changeable message signs or for complex and simple directories.

They come in nine anodized finishes, like arch bronze, polished yellow gold, satin yellow gold, matte black, satin silver, satin rose gold, JRS bronze, polished silver, and polished rose gold. But, that’s not all! You can also pick from seven powder coat finishes. We are talking about brown, white, pewter, arch brown, almond, black, and medium gray. There is sure to be a solution that perfectly complements your interior décor!

Molded Plastic Plates

What good are frames if you don’t have the engraved plates to put in them? We, of course, have those for you too. We can engrave just about anything, but for ease of use with the above architectural frames, we have standard sizes that can snap right in or out. Or, we can mount your plate permanently with strong two-sided tape.

We perform two-ply engraving, where fourteen surface colors and seven core colors are combined for a quality contrasting engraved plate that will meet the standards set out by the ADA.

Are you unsure about what is right for your building? No problem! Our experts are more than willing to sit down with you and discuss what solutions are best for your organization. We take your budget, venue, and vision into consideration before making recommendations.

For a free consultation on laser engraved architectural frames for offices in Los Angeles, contact The Sign Studio today!

Do you manage a building that has a constantly changing list of tenants? Or, are the rooms in your facility always changing their function? Do you just need a professional way to identify different rooms and suites? Euro sign systems are the ideal way to address all of these signage challenges. Today, we are going to take a closer look at these affordable interior signs for facilities in Los Angeles.

What Are Euro Sign Systems?

Euro sign systems consist of a metal frame and individually routed sign inserts that are typically made of some sort of durable plastic, such as acrylic or PVC. At the top of the assembly, there are round or square-headed screws that are specially designed to cap off extrusions and lock in the insert holder. To quickly change the information featured on your sign, you just remove the top screws and slide the sign assemblies out.

Euro sign systems come in twenty standard sizes and five anodized colors: yellow gold, satin silver, bright rose gold, matte black, and bright silver. These directories and signs are designed to be tamper resistant. And, the clean lines of the square or round extrusions make for a functional, affordable, attractive alternative for indoor signs.

How Are Euro Sign Systems Used?

Euro sign systems can essentially be used anywhere you need an interior sign. We often get requests for this signage solution for the following uses:

Directories – Any property management company that operates a building with a revolving door of businesses can benefit from using routed signs and Euro sign systems to keep their directories current. We can have new inserts ready for you the same day you let us know that you have a new tenant. We are also able to incorporate suite numbers and other information into these markers.

Suite Signs – Directories can tell visitors where they need to go, but in order for them to know they have found the right place, suite signs are a must. These are just as easy to update as the directories. And, with our routing capabilities, we can include whatever information you want in your new marker.

ADA Signs – The Americans with Disabilities Act requires you to have certain signs in your building. We are well aware of the regulations for signage and can recommend Euro sign systems that will help you meet the standards.

This should give you a good idea of what is possible with Euro sign systems. We can customize any routed signs to match your unique branding, including matching your company colors, fonts, and incorporating your logo.

Are you unsure about whether our cost-effective interior routed signs for Los Angeles are right for your enterprise? No problem! When you call the friendly professionals at The Sign Studio, we will listen carefully to what you have in mind for your venue. We then work with your budget, vision, and venue to produce a number of recommendations for you to choose from. Once you are happy with the art proofs, we get down to work fabricating and installing the signs.

If you are interested in learning more, contact us today for a free consultation!

If you have been reading our blog lately, you know that we have gone gaga over our new laser engraving capabilities. We are already creating a wide array of custom items for individual and corporations alike, including jewelry, pens, pendants, flashlights, awareness bracelets, awards, wine bottles, and just about everything else. Today, we are going to take a closer look at laser engraved key chains and laser engraved license plates for Los Angeles.

Laser Engraved License Plates Give Your Car Character

We offer a broad range of personalized license plates. From car logo designs and completely customized plates to sports teams and your favorite themes, we can do just about anything. One popular option for those who love to travel or just want to showcase their European roots is European plates. We produce these authentic-looking plates using .032 aluminum.

Our laser cut license plates are of the highest quality and can feature whatever text or logos you want. We get many requests for these from fraternities and sororities. In addition, we are able to imprint any artwork or photos directly to a plate from any image file you supply us with.

Laser engraved license plate frames also give your vehicle a distinguished look. Standard chrome frames are a favorite for engraving. They are made of black matte, bright gold, or chrome plated die cast metal. If you want something a little more durable, solid brass frames are the way to go. Additionally, there are a variety of promotional advertising plates and frames we can design and fabricate. These are ideal for schools, auto dealers, corporate giveaways, organizations, clubs, and more. When you choose high-quality frames, they will boost your brand awareness for many years to come.

Laser Engraved Key Chains Make Great Giveaways

Another must for any auto dealership, repair shop, car rental company, or gas station is custom laser engraved key chains for Los Angeles. When clients drop off their keys, you simply slip one of your key chains onto their key ring before returning the keys. When they have car troubles again, your name and number will literally be at their fingertips. Though most of the key chains we design are rectangular, we are able to produce custom shapes using a variety of different materials.

We can supply your organization with light key chains, coated floating key chains (great for marinas), carabiners, brass key chains, photo key chains, lanyards, and bottle openers. All of these are great options for corporate gifts for clients or employees. When you order in bulk, we can typically offer you a better deal. This will leave you with plenty of giveaways for your next trade show or event.

Are you unsure about what the best solution is for your purposes? No problem! Our friendly professionals will listen closely to your vision during an initial consultation. We can then make recommendations that are specifically tailored to your needs.

If you are interested in learning more about our laser engraving abilities, contact The Sign Studio today for a free quote.

Do you run a large business with dozens of employees? How do people know who is whom? An excellent way to help your workers locate their colleagues and to improve communication is with laser engraved name badges for Los Angeles. Even if you have a smaller enterprise with just a few employees, it is helpful for visitors and clients to know who they are dealing with. Fortunately, thanks to the addition of our new laser engraving equipment, The Sign Studio is your premier source for name tags. Check out some of the options we have to offer:

Custom Logo Badges

We can create the best quality engraved name badges available using our high-resolution, state of the art laser system. We are able to offer name badges at a lower price now that we have our extensive manufacturing abilities. We supply a broad array of engraving materials and will imprint your custom logo on all of them. We will then engrave each badge with a representative’s name. As customers look at your employees’ name tags, they will be exposed to your branding.

Badge Frames

Badge frames are an excellent way to give your tags added durability. Each of the frames accommodates an engravable insert. These injection molded frames come in attractive shiny silver, matte black, or shiny gold to name a few. This will add a level of sophistication to your tags. With the badge frames, there is also a variety of fastener options, including strap clips, pocket slides, standard pins, adhesives, swivel clips, and premium magnetic fastener, one of the most popular solutions.

Metal Badges

Brass, stainless steel, copper, and brass are the most requested metal badge types that we offer. We take pride in making certain each of our clients get exactly what they want from start to finish. We laser-cut each of the badges to your specifications and can handle orders both large and small. Metal badges are ideal if you work in an industrial setting or if you just want to project an image of professionalism and longevity.

Metal Badge Frames

Engravable inserts as thin as 1/32” fit in the lightweight solid metal badge frames. There are both clutch back and pinback alternatives. 18 Karat gold plating is used for the gold frames. Imitation rhodium plating is used for the silver frames. There are various sizes available to pick from.

This should give you an idea of what we are able to produce for your enterprise. We believe in providing our clients with custom solutions. So, if there is something that you have in mind, just try us! The chances are good that we will be able to make your vision a reality. For instance, we are able to produce custom sizes and shapes using our innovative laser cutter. This will catch eyes and show that your organization pays attention to details. We do this even without a minimum order. Essentially, your special request is our command.

For a free consultation on laser engraved name tags for Los Angeles, contact the friendly experts at The Sign Studio today.

Laser engraved wall signs bring class and sophistication to your office. These kinds of custom markers are growing in popularity among all kinds of businesses and other organizations, including hotels, schools, property management companies, hospitals, government buildings, and more. And, thanks to our recent purchase of a state of the art laser engraver, The Sign Studio can provide your enterprise with laser engraved wall signs for Los Angeles.

Laser Engraved Wall Sign Options

We are experts when it comes to custom laser engraved signage. We offer a wide range of engraved signs in a broad array of colors and materials, such as plastic, metal, brass, glass, and more. Here are some of the ways that laser engraved wall signs are used in an office setting:

Directories

Once we install a frame system near the entrance to your building as well as by the elevators on each floor, you can easily update the directories with laser engraved inserts featuring the names of different departments, businesses, and professionals. This saves on the cost of buying a whole new sign, and we can usually have a new, affordable insert ready for you within hours.

Room Identification Signs

Identify the offices of your top executives with laser engraved nameplates. These nameplates can easily be inserted into or removed from fancy, metallic frames when a new person takes over the position. You can also identify different meeting and conference rooms within your facility. Braille can also be added to make these signs ADA compliant.

Amenity Signs

Whether you want to show guests where the restrooms are or you need to direct the way to the nearest emergency exit, laser engraved wall signs are the right solution for your venue. Our engraver can replicate a wide range of fonts so you can keep your branding consistent with your signage.

Wall Plaques

Are there certain donors, sponsors, founders, or other people who have played a significant role in making your organization what it is today? Commemorate these contributors with engraved wall plaques displayed in a prominent area in your facility.

Our clients choose to go with engraved signs because they are rigid, lightweight, and flexible. They are available in many different thicknesses. And, we can install them for you quickly and with little disruption to your workplace.

We Can Have Laser Engraved Signs for You in No Time!

Are you working with a tight timeline? No problem! Our new laser engraver allows us to have fast turnarounds. Once you approve of the final design, we can have your marker ready for you in as little as one or two business days. Some engraved signs are easy for anyone to install. However, we are happy to install the more difficult markers to make sure they are properly aligned to look their best.

If you are interested in learning about how to put custom laser engraved wall signs for Los Angeles to work for your enterprise, contact the friendly professionals at The Sign Studio today for a free, no-strings-attached consultation and quote.

If you read our blog regularly, you know that we have fallen head over heels in love with our new laser engraving abilities. We have new equipment that allows us to serve you better, faster, and more affordably. One of our special offerings is custom desk and table top laser engraved signs for Los Angeles. In today’s blog entry, we are going to look at how businesses in just about any industry can use these markers.

Types of Engraved Table Top Signs

We are just getting started with our new laser engraver. However, we have already found that it is quite useful for

Reception Areas – Between taking calls, scheduling appointments, handling mail, and so on, your receptionist is busy enough as it is without answering the same questions over and over again. With custom reception desk signs, you can post the information guests and clients are looking for.

Desks – If you have a sizable staff, how do employees and customers know how to find different workers within your facility? A good way to solve this problem is with custom desktop name plates with employees’ names and job titles.

Table Markers at Events – Whether you are hosting a wedding celebration or a business conference, table markers are a must. If it is an annual event or a trade show, you can use these custom markers to boost your branding.

Restaurants – Diners and cafes are perhaps the biggest customers for table top laser engraved signs. They use them to mark reserved sections, display deals and special offers, and to show servers which orders customers have. They can also be used to denote dishes on a buffet.

Awards – Our laser engraver allows us to do some really creative things, including creating awards that recipients will be proud to display on their desk. This not only shows appreciation, but it also provides another opportunity for your organization to have your branding out there.

These are just some of the options we have available. We are excited to see what kinds of custom jobs clients come to us for. We know that the sky is the limit.

We Offer Custom Solutions

Some sign shops approach all of their projects the same way. That is not how The Sign Studio works. We meet with you and listen to what you are hoping to achieve with your signage before we come up with solutions that are specifically tailored to your venue, budget, and goals. Once you approve of our mock-ups, we fabricate your signage and perform any installation work that is necessary.

Though we love our new laser engraving capabilities, we are not going to push it on our customers unless it is appropriate. For instance, if you come to us with a need for vehicle graphics, we certainly are not going to talk you into a table top engraved sign instead.

If you are wondering if custom desk and table top laser engraved signs for Los Angeles are right for your organization, contact our friendly professionals today for a free consultation and quote.

There have been a lot of exciting changes happening at The Sign Studio recently. Chief among them is our purchases of new equipment. In the previous two blogs, we discussed our new laser engraver and the plaques and awards we can create with it. Today, we are going to look at our new sign router, the Vision Series 4 Controller, and how it is perfect for creating routed signs for Los Angeles.

What Is a Sign Router?

A router is a tool that is used to hollow out an area in a piece of metal, plastic, or wood. It is most often used for decorative moldings, sign making, and cabinetry, and it can be used to cut fancy patterns, grooves, and edges. A router consists of an electric motor-driven spindle. The router can be used for an array of projects when a router bit is used. Many consider the router to be one of the most versatile tools available.

Now that we have defined what a router is, we should probably let you know that the Vision Series 4 Controller is not exactly a router, but it is essentially the same thing. It is known as a rotary engraver. Like a router, it utilizes a rotating cutter or tool in a motorized spindle. And, it is used to produce cuts of specified depths and widths in a broad range of materials.

What Is Vision Engraving & Routing Systems?

The Vision Series 4 Controller comes from Vision Engraving & Routing Systems. They have been manufacturing computerized marking systems and accessories for over three decades. They have a reputation for producing top-quality, long-lasting CNC routers and engravers. An experienced team manufactures these machines in Phoenix, Arizona.

The new Vision Series 4 Controllers allows us to use next-generation technology to more precisely route your signs. With this device, we can engrave up to ten inches per second. This makes it so we can produce your custom shaped signs on a tighter timeline. It also comes with a wide selection of software programs that help our technicians to perfectly map out what your new sign will look like.

With our Vision Series 4 Controller, we can engrave and route a variety of materials. Some of the applications include:

• Tag engraving
• Plastic engraving
• ADA Braille signs
• Parts marking
• Pens
• Jewelry
• Control panels
• Metal engraving
• Wood engraving
• Badge engraving
• Plaques and trophies
• Medals
• Sign making
• And much more!

Are you unsure about whether this new tool will be right for your project? No problem! Determining what equipment is right for your project is our job. When you contact The Sign Studio, we listen closely to your signage needs. We then make recommendations based on your budget, vision, and venue. Once you approve of the proofs that we supply you with, we get down to work. Our new equipment will allow us to give you more affordable options and to offer faster turnaround times.  

If you need sign routing in Los Angeles, contact our friendly professionals today for a free quote.

In our last blog post, we talked about some of the exciting things that are possible with laser engraving. Today, we are going to introduce you to our new piece of equipment. It is called the LS800, and it is manufactured by Gravograph. The LS800 is the perfect device for laser engraved signs in Los Angeles, CA. Read on to learn more about what our new “toy” can do.

What Is Gravograph?

Founded in 1950, Gravograph is based out of Duluth, Georgia, but they have a worldwide presence with locations in 50 countries. They are a global leader in engraving technology. They use their expertise to develop training, equipment, technical services, materials, and software. They offer solutions for institutional, retail, industrial, and commercial applications.

Gravograph is the only corporation in the industry that provides a worldwide and complete solution to clients in such areas as engraving consumables, engraving equipment, proprietary engraving software, and more. We did our research, and essentially, they are the best place to go when you need a brand new laser engraver!

What Is the LS800?

The LS800 was first introduced in 2004, and Gravograph has continued to improve it ever since. It is able to engrave, cut, and mark on a broad range of materials including coated metals, plastics, glass, acrylic, and wood. It addresses several applications, such as gift items, rubber stamps, awards, personalization, and, of course, signage.

The LS800 features a high-resolution CO2 laser beam and positioning system. This allows for power, speed, precision, and finesse when processing. The LS800 can efficiently cut and engrave a large array of materials in a single cycle thanks to the higher wattages available. It has an engraving area of about 12 inches by 24 inches along with a nearly ten-inch focal axis adjustment, which allows the unit to process a wide variety of parts sizes from large control panels to small nameplates.

What Does It Do?

The LS800 comes with another highly-lauded product of Gravograph’s: the Gravostyle 5 software package. This makes it easier than ever for our technicians to complete your job. It is a very intuitive and user-friendly operating system that allows engraving parameters to be saved with the project. For you, this means that we can perfectly duplicate any job.

The LS800 is perfect for:

• High volume rubber stamps
• Trophies
• CERDEC processing
• Thick acrylic cutting
• Small to medium signage
• Small wooden objects
• All 12” by 24” stock material
• Paper products
• Glass and crystal
• Higher volume matrix marking
• Small to medium architectural models
• Name tags
• Plaques
• And much more!

In a nutshell, our new LS800 is going to allow us to serve you better. If you are looking for laser engraved signs in Los Angeles, CA, give us a call. During an initial consultation, we will listen closely to your vision and budget and come up with solutions that suit your goals. Our new equipment allows us to have faster turnaround times so we can even work with a tight timeline.

To get started today, contact The Sign Studio for a free consultation.