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    • Retro, brass colored sign made from brushed, solid bronze for The Wing, a co-working space in Los Angeles.Metal
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Fireclay Tile Selection Board

Fireclay Tile Selection Board

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March 31, 2022
Custom wood tile selection board on concrete wall in the Berkeley, CA retail showroom of Fireclay Tile, an architectural tile company.
Anyon Atelier

Anyon Atelier

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January 24, 2022
Minimal, black and white boxed blade sign on historical building for Anyon Atelier, a San Francisco based dealer focusing on upscale home goods, including furniture, contemporary art and [...]
Toriyama Umami Wagyu

Toriyama Umami Wagyu

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December 3, 2021
Luxe, custom painted metallic gold tabletop retail signs for Toriyama Umami Wagyu, a service that delivers the Wagyu beef from Japan to anywhere in the world. Created for Awano Food Group, a [...]
Nuun Tabletop Sign

Nuun Tabletop Sign

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August 31, 2021
Wood experiential activation tabletop signs with blue print and QR code for Nuun, a Seattle, WA based company dedicated to creating hydration products.
Treehouse603

Treehouse603

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August 31, 2021
Large white A-frame with printed logo panel and track letter system for changeable messages for Treehouse603, a cannabis store in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Morningtide

Morningtide

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November 3, 2020
A-frame sign with magnetic area to attach menus, flyers, or announcements for Morningtide, a lifestyle shop in Albany, CA.
Struttin’ Cotton

Struttin’ Cotton

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October 26, 2020
Wood tabletop retail signs with distressed logo for Struttin' Cotton, an apparel brand that embodies the American spirit.
First Class BR Blade Sign

First Class BR Blade Sign

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October 26, 2020
Dark blue blade sign with white letters for First Class BR
Ever Forward

Ever Forward

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October 1, 2020
Illuminated, face-lit white sign with black edges for Ever Forward Apparel, a premium lifestyle brand created by Maxx Chewning, a fitness YouTuber and entrepreneur.
Small Screen Studios

Small Screen Studios

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September 10, 2020
Wood hanging blade sign with black artwork for the storefront of Small Screen Studios, a shop in Cleveland, OH.
Bzippy & Co

Bzippy & Co

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August 13, 2020
Brushed copper style cutout logo for Bzippy & Co, a design line by LA-based artist Bari Ziperstein.
Sour Strips Characters

Sour Strips Characters

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June 29, 2020
Illuminated, face-lit, full color sign for Sour Strips, a sour candy company founded by YouTube influencer Maxx Chewning.
Glass House Farms

Glass House Farms

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May 22, 2020
Teal letters on black and white photo mural for the retail display for Glass House Farms, a cannabis nursery in Santa Barbara, CA.
Mama Sue

Mama Sue

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February 17, 2020
Minimal, black dimensional letters above wood shelf for the retail display of Mama Sue, a Berkeley, CA based company that creates cannabis for seniors.
Citizen Motors

Citizen Motors

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January 29, 2020
Black sign with silver letters for Citizen Motors, a shop that builds and restores classic vehicles in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Makers Market Register Sign

Makers Market Register Sign

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December 29, 2019
Black distressed wood sign on reclaimed wood wall at the checkout stand / register area for the Napa, CA location of Makers Market, a handcrafted marketplace where you can shop the best of [...]
Crown Nine Blade Sign

Crown Nine Blade Sign

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November 6, 2019
Minimal cedar blade sign for Crown Nine, a jewelry boutique of award winning jewelry artist Kate Ellen in the heart of historic Old Oakland.
Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi

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October 26, 2019
Blue boxed overhead retail sign with white artwork for Cotopaxi, a company that creates innovative outdoor products and experiences.
Cotopaxi Product Information Plaques

Cotopaxi Product Information Plaques

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October 17, 2019
Light wood, pop-up shop product signs for Cotopaxi, a company that creates innovative outdoor products and experiences.
Bride Blade Sign

Bride Blade Sign

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September 8, 2019
Blush-colored blade sign for Bride, a bridal shop in Kansas City, Missouri.
Angel Specialty Products

Angel Specialty Products

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September 7, 2019
Illuminated, circular, face-lit sign for the Angel Specialty Products tradeshow booth.
Paint & Petals

Paint & Petals

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August 24, 2019
Faux boxwood retail sign with white script text for Paint & Petals, a California-based housewares collection created from Bridgette Thornton’s hand-painted designs.
Re:Store Letterboard Sign

Re:Store Letterboard Sign

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August 15, 2019
Custom purple changeable letterboard sign for Re:Store, a retail store and community space on Maiden Lane in San Francisco, CA.
Mickey Fine Pharmacy – Address Sign

Mickey Fine Pharmacy – Address Sign

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August 12, 2019
Classic style, solid brass exterior address sign for Mickey's Fine Pharmacy, a Beverly Hills landmark.
Re:Store A-frame Sign

Re:Store A-frame Sign

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August 7, 2019
Gradient purple and peach A-frame sign with changeable letters for Re:Store, a retail store and community space on Maiden Lane in San Francisco, CA.
Kiva Confections

Kiva Confections

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August 7, 2019
Black and white A-frame menu sign for the Outside Lands booth of Kiva, creators of delicious varieties of cannabis-infused confections.
The Little Flower Shop

The Little Flower Shop

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July 24, 2019
Modern, narrow, banner-like black and white blade sign for The Little Flower Shop, a florist in Larkspur, CA.
Sticks

Sticks

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July 24, 2019
Light wood event sign with blue logo for Sticks, a kidswear company.
Areteway Letters

Areteway Letters

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July 9, 2019
White letters with copper edges for Areteway, a clothing and gift boutique in Santa Rosa, CA.
Oaktown Spice Shop

Oaktown Spice Shop

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June 19, 2019
Black and light wood retail section signs at Oaktown Spice, a spice shop in Oakland, CA.
B12 Love

B12 Love

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June 19, 2019
Illuminated heart sign for B12 Love, a San Francisco center offering nutrient therapies.
Gold and Walnut ADA Restroom Sign

Gold and Walnut ADA Restroom Sign

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June 11, 2019
Gold and walnut wood ADA compliant restroom sign
Areteway

Areteway

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May 21, 2019
Exterior sign with black and white photo and raised white letters for Areteway, a clothing and gift boutique in Santa Rosa, CA.
Mr. Hankey’s Toys

Mr. Hankey’s Toys

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May 14, 2019
Black and white raised cutout script logo for Mr. Hankey's Toys, maker of handmade adult sex toys.
Allbirds Blade Sign

Allbirds Blade Sign

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March 20, 2019
Black round blade sign with white script text for Allbirds, a San Francisco-based direct-to-consumer startup aimed at designing environmentally friendly footwear.
Cheeba Chews

Cheeba Chews

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March 15, 2019
Dimensional large grey and white freestanding tradeshow floor sign for Cheeba Chews, makers of cannabis-infused edibles.
Holderness & Bourne

Holderness & Bourne

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January 25, 2019
White tabletop retail signs with blue text for Holderness & Bourne, a premium golf apparel and accessories company.
Ello There

Ello There

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January 3, 2019
Painted tradeshow/event sign for the booth of Ello There, a lifestyle company dedicated to the life of a traveler.
Brava Award

Brava Award

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November 20, 2018
Simple walnut and engraved glass award for Brava, a company that creates a smart countertop oven.
Miya

Miya

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November 14, 2018
Raised black, red, and light wood sign with icons for Miya Table & Home, a third-generation family owned business, importing Japanese tableware and gifts since 1947.
Allbirds A-frame

Allbirds A-frame

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November 8, 2018
Minimalist black and white A-frame for Allbirds, a San Francisco-based direct-to-consumer startup aimed at designing environmentally friendly footwear.
Project White Elephant

Project White Elephant

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October 18, 2018
Solid walnut sign with white artwork for Project White Elephant, a womenswear brand based in San Francisco, California.
Allbirds

Allbirds

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September 20, 2018
Light wood script sign on living moss wall for Allbirds, a San Francisco-based startup aimed at designing environmentally friendly footwear.
Krimson Klover

Krimson Klover

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September 15, 2018
One of many solid walnut freestanding tabletop retail sign with artwork in white ink for Krimson Klover, a clothing company.
Outdoor Voices

Outdoor Voices

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September 9, 2018
Lush

Lush

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July 30, 2018
Lush

Lush

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July 14, 2018
Lids

Lids

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July 14, 2018
My Favorite

My Favorite

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July 4, 2018
Good Health Nutrition

Good Health Nutrition

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July 4, 2018
BRIDE.

BRIDE.

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July 2, 2018
Shady Dog Soap

Shady Dog Soap

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May 17, 2018
Healthy Headie Lifestyle

Healthy Headie Lifestyle

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April 14, 2018
Clif Bar Supplier Awards

Clif Bar Supplier Awards

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March 26, 2018
DCJ

DCJ

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March 20, 2018
Muncheez

Muncheez

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March 18, 2018
Clif Bar Awards

Clif Bar Awards

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March 17, 2018
Everlane

Everlane

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March 17, 2018
Dualitas, Exterior sign

Dualitas, Exterior sign

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November 21, 2016
Dandelion Chocolate

Dandelion Chocolate

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September 7, 2016
Maker’s Market

Maker’s Market

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September 7, 2016
Baron’s Meat & Poultry

Baron’s Meat & Poultry

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September 6, 2016
Dance Shoppe

Dance Shoppe

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July 29, 2016
Gateway Liquor & Deli

Gateway Liquor & Deli

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March 5, 2016
Oliver + Kit

Oliver + Kit

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February 12, 2016
The Fresh Prints

The Fresh Prints

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February 11, 2016
Dualitas

Dualitas

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November 22, 2015
Paper Lovely

Paper Lovely

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November 17, 2015
Wild Ink Press

Wild Ink Press

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November 17, 2015
Gerhard Ceramics

Gerhard Ceramics

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November 15, 2015
Tempest + Bentley

Tempest + Bentley

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November 14, 2015
Tysa, Tabletop Sign

Tysa, Tabletop Sign

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October 18, 2015
TinLun

TinLun

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September 16, 2015
Dandelion Chocolate – Reserved

Dandelion Chocolate – Reserved

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September 4, 2015
Urban Deer

Urban Deer

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August 17, 2015
Paper Crown

Paper Crown

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August 16, 2015
Koda & Co.

Koda & Co.

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June 29, 2015
Todos Organics

Todos Organics

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June 15, 2015
Wild Ink Press

Wild Ink Press

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April 27, 2015
The Land of Nod

The Land of Nod

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January 23, 2015
B Tactical

B Tactical

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January 21, 2015
Archival

Archival

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January 18, 2015
Root Science

Root Science

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December 10, 2014
Birch

Birch

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December 10, 2014
Criquet Shirts

Criquet Shirts

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December 9, 2014
Zoolu Organics

Zoolu Organics

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December 9, 2014
Tiny Little Monster

Tiny Little Monster

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December 9, 2014
Ello There

Ello There

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December 9, 2014
Fifty Five Hi’s

Fifty Five Hi’s

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December 8, 2014
Pop Outerwear

Pop Outerwear

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December 8, 2014
TOKYObay

TOKYObay

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December 8, 2014
Craft Origine

Craft Origine

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December 8, 2014
Boutique

Boutique

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December 8, 2014
Barnana

Barnana

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December 8, 2014
Brighteye

Brighteye

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December 8, 2014
Pike Street Press

Pike Street Press

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December 8, 2014

Wolf & Badger

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October 21, 2014

Minted Design Co.

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October 8, 2014
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