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25 Genius Changeable Menu Designs to Keep Customers Coming Back for More

25 Genius Changeable Menu Designs to Keep Customers Coming Back for More

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Looking for the ultimate guide to designing menus that change on the drop of a hat? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn about different techniques, and the advantages and pitfalls of each.
Top 10 Signs, Seventh Edition: Plastic Surgery, Beer, and First Class Flying.

Top 10 Signs, Seventh Edition: Plastic Surgery, Beer, and First Class Flying.

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What do plastic surgery, beer, and first class flying have in common? See how we made signs for the most diverse spaces.
20 Genius Room Sign Examples That Are Gorgeous *and* Practical

20 Genius Room Sign Examples That Are Gorgeous *and* Practical

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Chic, modern room signs can be the ultimate office upgrade you never know you needed. Get inspired by these examples, which spark joy with every turn of the corner.
The New Neon: 26 Neon Signs From Around The World That Are Practically Asking To Be Instagrammed

The New Neon: 26 Neon Signs From Around The World That Are Practically Asking To Be Instagrammed

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Neon lighting gave cities like Las Vegas and New York their bustling, nighttime glow throughout the 20th century. Now they’ve made their way into interiors in an unexpected way, and we're totally [...]
Top 10 Signs, Sixth Edition: Imported silk, avocados, and eighty years of rust

Top 10 Signs, Sixth Edition: Imported silk, avocados, and eighty years of rust

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What do imported silk, avocados, and eighty years of rust have in common? See how our customers pushed the limits of signage.
Top 10 Signs, Fifth Edition: Moss, historical photos, and clocks

Top 10 Signs, Fifth Edition: Moss, historical photos, and clocks

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What does moss, historical photos, and clocks have in common? See how these designs from our customers push the limits of signage.
10 must do things to safely transition to the post COVID-19 workplace

10 must do things to safely transition to the post COVID-19 workplace

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It’s no longer work as usual. Returning to work following a pandemic is concerning and scary. Here's how a few changes around the office can help safely transition your team from Zoom back to the [...]
Top 10 Signs, Fourth Edition: Living plants, 100lbs of solid brass, and a bloom of jellyfish

Top 10 Signs, Fourth Edition: Living plants, 100lbs of solid brass, and a bloom of jellyfish

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What do living plants, solid brass, and a bloom of jellyfish have in common? See how our customers pushed the limits of signage.
Top 10 Signs, Third Edition: Arduino controls, wood from a horse barn, and apocalyptic weathering

Top 10 Signs, Third Edition: Arduino controls, wood from a horse barn, and apocalyptic weathering

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What do Arduino controls, wood from a horse barn, and apocalyptic weathering have in common? See how our customers pushed the limits of signage.
20 Moss Signs to Make You Green with Envy

20 Moss Signs to Make You Green with Envy

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When it comes to creating a productive and inspiring work environment, ask any designer and you’ll learn that plants are always a good idea.
5 design tips to master the brass sign trend everyone’s swooning over

5 design tips to master the brass sign trend everyone’s swooning over

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Brass signs are true Insta bait—but designing one can be tricky. Not to worry: follow these 5 rules and you’re on your way to mastering that chic, retro look.
Brass signage: 26 stunning examples of new takes on an old classic

Brass signage: 26 stunning examples of new takes on an old classic

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These 26 companies figured out how to brighten up their space with a brass sign—and we'll show you how, too. Get inspired with signs that achieve that iconic look...without getting gaudy.
Top 10 Signs, Second Edition: Defying gravity, 39 lbs of solid bronze, and giant perforations

Top 10 Signs, Second Edition: Defying gravity, 39 lbs of solid bronze, and giant perforations

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We’ve shipped more than 305 signs in the last 12 weeks, but here are the top ten designs from our customers that pushed the limits.
3 steps to help people navigate your space—without interrupting your staff

3 steps to help people navigate your space—without interrupting your staff

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Hooray—you've moved into a new space! Now you're faced with a new challenge: nobody knows where things are, and the temporary post-its just aren't cutting it.
Top 10 Signs, First Edition: Mirrors, minigolf, and a science fair

Top 10 Signs, First Edition: Mirrors, minigolf, and a science fair

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We've shipped more than 150 signs since June, but here are the ten that made it on our list of favorites. 
26 inspiring walls with corporate messaging—that look anything but corporate.

26 inspiring walls with corporate messaging—that look anything but corporate.

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We'll show you how to give your mission statement, company quotes, or core values a fresh new look.

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Which is your favorite? Swipe ➡️ to see how we Which is your favorite? Swipe ➡️ to see how we got to the final result! While we didn’t fabricate this, we did help @purposebuilt design their storefront with their new logo.
Swipe right ➡️ to step into the TikTok HQ in L Swipe right ➡️ to step into the TikTok HQ in Los Angeles! We can definitely see this office aesthetic going viral. #inspirationmonday⁠ (Designer: Gensler)⁠⁠⁠
From our (too tiny) photo studio ➡️ World Trad From our (too tiny) photo studio ➡️ World Trade Center in NY! 
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👉 Want an illuminated, freestanding sign like this one? It’s easy—link in profile!⁠⁠
We've seen a lot of changeable signs, but these 25 We've seen a lot of changeable signs, but these 25 from around the world are what we consider *chef’s kiss* perfect. 👉 Check 'em out—link in profile!⁠⁠
Happy #WomensMonth! We're celebrating by participa Happy #WomensMonth! We're celebrating by participating in an interactive virtual event highlighting women who work in manufacturing. 
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Our very own co-founder, Paula Chang, will be part of an all female panel of experts, alongside the President of @timbuk2, Deborah Palmer Keiser; Founder of @aplatsf, Shujan Bertrand; and Chief Brand Officer of @fortpointbeer, Dina Dobkin.⁠ ⁠⁠
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Topics include running a production facility, building a brand, tips on innovation, and developing company culture.
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Join us Wed Mar 24 at this @SFmade event. Link in profile!⁠⁠
We’re elevating Zoom calls one sign at a time. 👉 Want a sign like this one? It’s easy—link in profile!⁠
Studio Tour. Join us as we give you a virtual tour Studio Tour. Join us as we give you a virtual tour of our studio!
Join us TOMORROW as we spill the beans on all our Join us TOMORROW as we spill the beans on all our deep, dark secrets! What are YOU excited to see? Leave us a comment!👇 See you tomorrow at 2pm PT, 4pm ET, or 10pm GMT ⁠⁠
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