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Los Angeles Signs | California State Compliant No Smoking Signs

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

NO SMOKING SIGNS
In the workplace it is necessary to clearly display your policies on smoking, but it can be equally important to maintain a certain degree of politeness and respect towards patrons and visitors. Thank You for Not Smoking signs get your message across while remaining courteous and respectful. Our wide variety of designs and sizes also ensure you'll find a sign to fit your needs.

• Firmly maintain your policies with discrete but effective messages.

• Call or e-mail us for our selection of Thank You For Not Smoking Signs and Labels, and choose the one that works best in your facility.

• Professionally designed signs and labels look great in any environment, and get the job done!

State Summary
In 1994 California banned smoking in all workplaces, including restaurants. This ban was then extended in 1998 to include bars. Smoking is also prohibited within 20 feet of any door, window or air intake of a government owned or leased building, including public universities. While the law covers all enclosed workspaces, no statewide ban exists for smoking in outdoor dining facilities or patios and is regulated by local governments. For more information on local areas please go to  http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/Tobacco/Pages/default.aspx
 

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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Los Angeles Signs | Property Management Signs of all kinds.....

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

Property Management Signs of all kinds..........

Did you know........Every property needs a wide variety of signs. Indoor spaces require lighted exit signs, plastic or metal room plaques and customized directional signage. Outside, prominent site signs are not only sensible for marketing reasons but are also required by law for safety and directional reasons.

Additionally, the buildings and gates of every property are ready made billboards. The owner or staff simply needs to take advantage of them. The very clientele that the owner wants to attract drives by on a daily basis. Inform them. The use of property signs and tasteful advertising banners to highlight features, amenities and current specials can be particularly effective.

The Sign Studio can meet these and all your company’s other sign needs. Our experienced staff can help with all aspects of property management sign creation. From the initial graphic design to the manufacture of the finished piece, we will provide guidance and advice to produce the most impactful, cost effective sign possible.

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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Signs Los Angeles | Garden and Keep Off Grass Signs for Everyone!

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

GARDEN Signs

Take care of business before your neighbor’s dog does. Keep your garden clean by keeping all pets out. Display one of these Garden Pet Signs to make sure your property is kept clear. Utilizing these signs will take away the annoyance of getting dog poop on the bottom of your shoe and keep your garden looking pristine.

• Take a look at our Garden Pet Signs, Garden Signs, Keep off Grass Signs.

KEEP OFF GRASS SIGNS

Make sure the grass isn't greener in your neighbor's yard! Post Keep Off Grass Signs to remind everyone that your grass is part of your private property. Perfect for homes, apartment complexes or parks, protect the grass wherever you need. A Keep Off Grass Sign will remind people when sitting, playing and throwing a frisbee to their dogs is prohibited. Keep your lawn looking its finest with any of our signs below. Our signs are effective and studies show that you are more likely to have uninvited situations by using effective signs. 

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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Signs Los Angeles | Architect & Design Agency Signs

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

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. 

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

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

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Working with Media – The Sign Studio has completed a range of signage including advertising boards and floor graphics to help promote their services.

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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Topics: Architect Sign Design, Marketing and Design Agency Signs, Event and Branding Signs

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

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

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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Los Angeles Signs | How to buy signs........

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

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:

Message

What message do you want to get over? You may want to attract customers into your business, you may want to warn people, you may want to give information or directions, you may be trying to comply with legal obligations.

 

Audience

Who is your message aimed at? - the public, your staff, suppliers, health inspectors, fire officers

 

Style

We have many ways to communicate your message - text, graphics, pictures, special effects. What style do your think will work best?

 

Size

Too many people underestimate the size of their sign. The sign is of no use if it cannot be easily seen: see the letter visibility page.

 

Color

We can provide almost any color you can think of but it is vital to make the right selections for your message; we have created a color contrast chart to better illustrate the issues involved in choosing the right colors for your sign.

 

Special Effects

Our computer technology allows us to offer you a wide variety of fonts, typestyles and other effects.

 

Durability

How long do you need the sign to last - a few days before the Xmas Fair banner needs to come down - or for the 10 years of the new property lease you just signed?

 

Location

Where is the sign going? The materials we choose may depend on whether you are inside a shop, on an exhibition stand, fixed to the front of a building, or free standing?:

 

Budget

Last, but by no means least, you need a sign that you can afford, a sign that will give you the maximum value for your money.

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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Clean up after your "Pet" sign - How Important they really are....

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Mon, Jan 9, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

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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Signs Los Angeles | Signage Design and Specification

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Fri, Jan 6, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

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

Once the prototypes have been approved, the documentation process can begin. The final sign design concepts will be developed into detailed 2D and/or 3D drawings including specifications. Specifications usually include, but are not limited to: dimensions, materials, finishes, visuals, site plans or in mockups and shop drawings, and assembly detail, etc.

 
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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

Topics: Sign specifications, Sign Design, Custom Signs

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

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Thu, Jan 5, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

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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Topics: Spanish ADA and Braille Signs, ADA and ANSI approved signs, Bathroom Signs

Signs Los Angeles | Business Signs are Cost Effective Advertising

Posted by Julie and Chris Ramirez on Wed, Jan 4, 2012 @ 06:01 AM

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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Topics: Business Advertising Signs, Sign Size and design, Sign Mounting