Big City Signs - Blog

Recent work:

2011-08-11T09:43:00.001-07:00

Murrieta Valley High School - Window wrap update, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Murrieta Valley High School - Window wrap update

Recent work:

2011-08-11T09:42:00.001-07:00

NBS office logo graphics, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

NBS office logo graphics

Recent work:

2011-08-08T11:43:00.001-07:00

Giant RV Murrieta, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Giant RV Murrieta - directional sign

Recent work:

2011-07-28T07:49:00.000-07:00

Several temporary signs for Carmenita Truck Center…click photo to see the set.

For building owners and managers, commercial property management and retail branding……

2011-07-26T09:40:00.001-07:00

Paint graphics - cost-effective brand building

2011-07-25T11:44:00.001-07:00

Paintgraphics - flyer, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Recent work:

2011-07-13T12:38:00.001-07:00

Hungry Bull perforated vinyl, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Perforated vinyl film, digitally printed. For retail locations we use material with smaller holes and more surface area for the image.

Recent work:

2011-07-13T12:26:00.001-07:00

La Quinta - Blackhawk, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

La Quinta High School, La Quinta CA - painted floor graphics - includes end zone letters photos of which are in set - click photo above to see.

Photo of the day:

2011-07-06T07:18:00.001-07:00

BORING meeting, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

One of the most honest signs I've ever seen.

Recent work:

2011-07-05T06:07:00.001-07:00

Sea Pointe Villas - map, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Sea Pointe Villas - map - digitally printed on wrap vinyl, graffiti resistant clear overlaminate.

Recent work:

2011-07-05T06:06:00.001-07:00

Southlands Christian Preschool, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Southlands Christian Preschool - an inexpensive alternative to a new sign:
originally hand-painted, the sign was fading and paint peeling - we took a digital photo and created a digital print file, printed on wrap material and installed over repainted backing panel.

Here's what it looked like before:

Happy Independence Day!

2011-07-04T09:46:00.000-07:00

Wall paint project

2011-07-04T07:46:00.001-07:00

7/9ths of the wall painted - end of second day, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Working with the legendary Carl Markham - slide show of photo set by clicking photo or click here…

Photo of the day:

2011-06-30T07:36:00.001-07:00

OOOOH, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

As a signpainter by training, I had (in the past) a natural aversion to the computer vinyl machines. While there are fading issues with painted graphics, they would NEVER look like this. HA!

Photo of the day:

2011-06-29T08:22:00.001-07:00

No through road, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Stating the obvious is my cup of tea.

Photo of the day:

2011-06-28T08:18:00.001-07:00

East East, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

East, shmeast - what-ever…

Photo of the day:

2011-06-27T07:27:00.001-07:00

Do not read, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Do you MIND?!

Recent work:

2011-06-25T08:13:00.001-07:00

Southlands - Eagle in progress, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Southlands - Eagle in progress - detail shot from last week's project.

Recent work:

2011-06-24T06:06:00.001-07:00

Southlands - 20+ feet up, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Signpainting from 20 feet - and that is some rough stucco!

Recent work:

2011-06-21T19:01:00.001-07:00

Southlands Christian School, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Southlands Christian School - hand painted graphics

Photo of the day:

2011-06-21T06:05:00.001-07:00

Call when you decide, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

This must be a sign - "go to In-n-Out".

Recent Work:

2011-06-18T13:42:00.001-07:00

Southlands Christian School, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Southlands Christian School… taken at end of a long day, better pictures coming soon…

A FREE downloadable vector graphics package - like Corel Draw or Illustrator, but FREE

2011-06-12T16:53:00.000-07:00

Did I say free? Seems to be. Click the link to see for yourself. Last time I looked Illustrator CS5 was 599.00.

http://inkscape.org

You can say it's for your kids…

Photo of the day:

2011-06-09T07:17:00.001-07:00

Encouraging bad behavior., a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Recent work: NAVFAC sign, NAVFAC project sign

2011-06-08T08:53:00.001-07:00

NAVFAC sign - front, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

NAVFAC project sign - these are highly specified jobsite signs; every dimension and material spec has been provided by the Navy.

Then there was the 9 inches of asphalt to dig out before hitting soil for the 3 ft of post to go into the ground… we were kind of tired after gettin er done…

Photo of the day:

2011-06-06T07:07:00.001-07:00

All amped up - nowhere to go., a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

All amped up - nowhere to go.

Recent work:

2011-06-04T09:11:00.001-07:00

Tom's Trucks - Parts Warehouse branding - warehouse area, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Tom's Trucks - Parts Warehouse branding…area

Recent work:

2011-06-01T07:00:00.001-07:00

Huntington Park - Recruiting TI, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Window wrap on one side, Marines wall graphics and window vinyl on the other…

Memorial Day 2011

2011-05-30T16:37:00.001-07:00

Memorial Day 2011, a photo by Eric Henderson Photography on Flickr.

Photo of the day:

2011-05-25T06:48:00.001-07:00

Confusion, a photo by Iain McLauchlan on Flickr.

Must be a RINO…

Photo of the day:

2011-05-24T07:45:00.001-07:00

One Legged Shoe Shop?, a photo by Iain McLauchlan on Flickr.

An exceptional value for those with two feet…

Big City Signs… for BEST-VALUE banners

2011-05-23T07:08:00.001-07:00

Click photo for up-to-date pricing:

ETNIES BANNER, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Photo of the day:

2011-05-23T07:07:00.001-07:00

Lost Lake, a photo by Iain McLauchlan on Flickr.

Look, there's even a map to it!

Photo of the day:

2011-05-19T05:53:00.001-07:00

Thief!!, a photo by Iain McLauchlan on Flickr.

Stickman is at it again - either stealing or placing the symbol, hard to tell…

This is what your signs are about…

2011-05-17T07:05:00.001-07:00

www.bigcitysigns.com, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Photo of the day:

2011-05-17T06:16:00.001-07:00

A Fist for the eyes, a photo by Roving I on Flickr.

Don't mess with the doctor!

Recent work:

2011-05-15T08:02:00.001-07:00

Metro Auto Parts Distribution Center - painted graphics, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Hand-painted graphics - rhe most cost-effective way to produce large signs professionally.

Photo of the day:

2011-05-12T06:05:00.000-07:00

Now that all the world's problems are solved..., a photo by Offbeat Jersey on Flickr.

Hm. It's not time to start yet…

Photo of the day:

2011-05-11T06:08:00.001-07:00

Objects of CCTV, a photo by claude05 on Flickr.

Whatever it is, we'll have none of it here! And we're watching, too!

Photo of the day:

2011-05-09T05:53:00.001-07:00

Never trust a skinny cook, a photo by 麦秀 on Flickr.

…and proud of it…

Photo of the day:

2011-05-06T07:47:00.001-07:00

No Parking Under Water, a photo by buddy_scalera on Flickr.

Please… not here…

Photo of the day:

2011-05-05T08:24:00.001-07:00

Drink Up!, a photo by cyberastrofolkie on Flickr.

See?

Photo of the day:

2011-05-04T06:11:00.001-07:00

Unguarded, a photo by cheryl.rose83 on Flickr.

Guarding against the personal injury lawyers…

Photo of the day:

2011-05-03T06:11:00.001-07:00

2011_01_08_999_40, a photo by regwah on Flickr.

You may need to look closely to see what's out of place here…

Banners - Get more for your money!

2011-05-02T06:38:00.001-07:00

Banners - Get more for your money!, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

…contact us today. Call 800.270.8238 or local 951.696.9390, email:
service@bigcitysigns.com

Photo of the day:

2011-05-02T06:04:00.001-07:00

2010_03_27_9999_140, a photo by regwah on Flickr.

"That's how we hang signs down under…"

Our ad: How soon can we have our signs?"

2011-04-30T16:33:00.001-07:00

Our ad: How soon can we have our signs?", a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

How soon can we have our signs? We love that question. Start the process today: contact us - toll free 800.270.8238 or locally 951.696.9390

Recent work:

2011-04-27T06:34:00.001-07:00

Magic Brow storefront, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

THE place to go in Murrieta for eyebrow threading -- thinking… Mother's day?

As soon as the "now open" banner went up, several customers came by. Coincidence? I think not!

Click here or on the photo to see a map to the location (it's in top right corner).

Recent work:

2011-04-27T06:32:00.001-07:00

Banner Frame - 2-sided banner, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Banner frame - 2-sided banner. We provided steel stakes to mount the frame over. Banner has blackout center so the other side is not visible.

Photo of the day:

2011-04-27T06:03:00.001-07:00

Decide

2011-04-22T03:37:00.001-07:00

Decide, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr. Illustration by Rick Griffin.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” Jn. 3:16-17

Photo of the day:

2011-04-21T05:53:00.001-07:00

Quit txtng on trnpk!, a photo by tory.me on Flickr.

Looked over at a driver yesterday doing this very thing… yikes!

Photo of the day:

2011-04-20T05:50:00.001-07:00

The Department of Transport's "Guess the streetsign" game was very popular, but it did cause rather a lot of fatal crashes, a photo by photocillin on Flickr.

The Department of Transport's "Guess the streetsign" game was very popular, but it did cause rather a lot of fatal crashes…

Photo of the day:

2011-04-19T06:35:00.001-07:00

Tourist Season, a photo by 麦秀 on Flickr.

How the natives really feel…

Recent work:

2011-04-19T06:19:00.001-07:00

Inside Window Cling, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Static cling vinyl, reverse printed and backed with white vinyl - inexpensive and reuseable choice!

Photo of the day:

2011-04-18T06:31:00.001-07:00

Ow, ow, ow.
Tears of Joy, a photo by viewfromthemoon on Flickr.

Recent work:

2011-04-16T12:34:00.001-07:00

Argosy Monu ltrs 2, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Aluminum letters on monument.

Banners - why pay more?

2011-04-16T08:05:00.001-07:00

Banners, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

… and, you get BEST-VALUE:
best SERVICE + best QUALITY + best PRICE.

Photo of the day:

2011-04-15T05:37:00.001-07:00

Please Wait Here Until You Are Useful ... Thank You!, a photo by bixentro on Flickr.

You will be notified…

Photo of the day:

2011-04-14T05:59:00.001-07:00

African Handicapped Warning Sign, a photo by cowyeow on Flickr.

Makes you wonder - did somebody try?

Photo of the day:

2011-04-13T05:40:00.001-07:00

It's stooopid, stuped!, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

My stuped what…?

Recent work…

2011-04-12T06:33:00.001-07:00

Farmers Market Sandwich Sign, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Need a sandwich sign? A-frame sign? Sidewalk sign? They're all names for the same thing - come 'n get 'em!

Recent work…

2011-04-12T06:31:00.001-07:00

Poway Promenade Center Rebrand, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Poway Promenade Center - rebranding the center, Big City Signs designed & installed new monument sign faces.

Photo of the day:

2011-04-12T06:21:00.001-07:00

Bible, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Look - it's the Living Bible!

Photo of the day:

2011-04-11T05:59:00.001-07:00

psychic fair, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

They didn't see it coming…

Photo of the day:

2011-04-08T05:54:00.001-07:00

huh., a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

I was expecting more.

Recent work…

2011-04-07T16:09:00.001-07:00

Diana's Unique Tack, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Simple, effective cut vinyl graphics.

Banners for your organization. Hey! Why pay more!?

2011-04-07T05:56:00.001-07:00

…banners for advertising, pole banners, street banners, big banners, many banners… at BEST-VALUE pricing! Click on image to enlarge or download. Contact us today…

BANNERS - click to enlarge or download - click image>look upper right corner>click view all sizes>download, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Photo of the day:

2011-04-07T05:45:00.001-07:00

building, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

That's what it says… how it came to be? Who knows…

Recent work…

2011-04-06T06:07:00.000-07:00

Etched graphics inside glass - oh, yeah, I spent all day etching (not really, it's vinyl film!)

Photo of the day:

2011-04-06T05:59:00.001-07:00

Just in case you don't think of it yourself., a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Wonder which came first?

Photo of the day:

2011-04-05T05:48:00.001-07:00

House of Pain, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

There's a market for that!?

Photo of the day:

2011-04-04T05:55:00.001-07:00

Huh., a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

If it was Photoshopped, it's really well done…

Photo of the day:

2011-04-01T06:06:00.001-07:00

Oh yeah - I love free stuff!, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Doncha love free stuff?

Recent work…

2011-03-31T07:05:00.001-07:00

Downstream Trailer - Escondido, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Well, not exactly recent - we worked on these trailer graphics about 4 years ago, just finally took a photo… still looks great!

Recent work…

2011-03-31T07:04:00.001-07:00

Downstream Escondido, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Dimensional letters on the Downstream Services corporate building, Escondido CA.

Photo of the day:

2011-03-30T05:31:00.001-07:00

hulagraffiti, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Vinyl graffiti. Look for a local sign shop as perpetrator.

Photo of the day:

2011-03-29T06:40:00.001-07:00

Gas Station Sign, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Kinda clever marketing, I say - they're on your side.

Photo of the day:

2011-03-28T05:58:00.001-07:00

dream dessert, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

That's gotta be - um - hm…

Photo of the day:

2011-03-25T07:16:00.001-07:00

Pedestrians prohibited, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Just guessing: Put up by city workers not happy about furlough days… that'll teach you to mess with their schedule. (Kidding!)

Photo of the day:

2011-03-24T06:39:00.001-07:00

is this sarcasm?, a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

…is this sarcasm?

Our custom printed Sail Media products:

2011-03-23T06:03:00.001-07:00

Click to enlarge

SailMedia a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

We can help with the design of your custom-printed graphics, or send us the design you desire to use on your flag - contact us for more information.

See our pricing and quantity discounts here (scroll down) on these custom-printed nylon and wind products… Click here to see up-to-the-minute BEST-VALUE pricing on our workhorse: 13oz vinyl banners

Need to discuss a signage project right away? Call for a free quote - Office 800.270.8238 or 951.696.9390 or click: Contact us now.

Or, fill out our Free Quote form.

Photo of the day:

2011-03-23T05:43:00.001-07:00

UPS synergy a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

If one business doesn't make it, they have a backup…

Photo of the day:

2011-03-22T06:09:00.001-07:00

YOU THOUGHT IT WAS YOU a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

Coincidence? Yes.

One Client's Story…

2011-03-21T08:08:00.000-07:00

Landor Associates, one of our clients, did a writeup on a project we worked on: prototypes for branding USMC Recruiting Centers nationwide…

learn more…

Photo of the day:

2011-03-21T06:21:00.001-07:00

brain depo a photo by peaceocake on Flickr.

Nice to know where it is…

Video from the Disneyland Sign Shop

2011-03-20T06:48:00.001-07:00

Well, look at that. Video about the sign shop at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/08/meet-the-disneyland-resort-sign-shop-cast/

Photo of the day:

2011-03-18T06:46:00.001-07:00

Thank You Patronize a photo by cowyeow on Flickr.

Subtle…

Our newest product:

2011-03-17T06:22:00.000-07:00

We can provide festival tents, outdoor event tents and tent booths… Check it out here.

Photo of the day:

2011-03-17T05:52:00.001-07:00

With turtle a photo by mrcraige on Flickr.

It's, like, poetry, dude…

Photo of the day:

2011-03-16T06:04:00.001-07:00

Caution! a photo by rominicole on Flickr.

One for the snowboarders: stickman gets into it!

Feather Banners, Wind Banners - find our price list here

2011-03-15T16:44:00.000-07:00

New! Online price list for the popular Feather Banners can be found on our website.

Click the picture or link below:

It's never been easier to get these custom printed nylon products - start by clicking here.

Photo of the day:

2011-03-15T06:15:00.001-07:00

Funny Signs a photo by doug88888 on Flickr.

Website Improvements

2011-03-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

Come see our recently updated website - lots of information about signs, our company, and why we're your best choice for your next signage project! Let me know what you think…

Click banner below - or here:

Photo of the day:

2011-03-14T07:16:00.001-07:00

"free geek" toronto 2011 a photo by zlight on Flickr.

Proud of it, too…

Recent work:

2011-03-14T07:12:00.001-07:00

FORDFORDpole a photo by MrBigCity on Flickr.

A few pole banners, two-sided with blackout middle piece sewn in. We strap these to the poles with a professional Band-It system -- the brackets don't come loose until WE say they do!

Photo of the day:

2011-03-11T06:23:00.001-08:00

Smile in Post-It Notes a photo by MSPdude on Flickr.

Sticky-note reminder - literally!

Photo of the day:

2011-03-10T05:53:00.001-08:00

nasty restaurant a photo by peaceocake on Flickr.

Photo of the day:

2011-03-08T06:30:00.001-08:00

Oops a photo by Paul McRae (Delta Niner) on Flickr.

I guess Oops" needs a scale: degrees of catastrophic. When they pull out the signs, though, you may have a problem.

My dad used to quote a skit he heard somewhere…

"Oops!? What do you mean 'oops'?! I know what I mean when I say 'oops'!!

Photo of the day:

2011-03-04T06:09:00.001-08:00

Sewer Drinking Straws a photo by cowyeow on Flickr.

In Hong Kong, they boldly and helpfully translate into english. Click the photo to see the flikr post - it does explain what they were probably thinking, but this is pretty bad…