Lobby Signs We've Built
for Silicon Valley Businesses
Real installations — every project below was fabricated and installed by our team across San Jose and Silicon Valley.
CloudGenix · White Acrylic · Standoff
NBC Bay Area · Flat Cut Acrylic
Nefful · Printed Panel + Letters
Mirantis · Acrylic + Frosted Glass
Telemundo 48 · Full Color Acrylic
China Unicom · Dimensional + Wall Graphic
Nyotron · Painted Acrylic
Krypt · Acrylic Logo + Letters
Hyundai Silicon Valley · Brushed Gold
Midea · White on Blue Wall
The Nile · Dimensional Letters
NetPosa · Acrylic on Wood Panel
Grellas Shah LLP · Frosted Acrylic Panel
China Unicom · Frosted Glass Partition
Anritsu · History Wall Installation
Carnegie Science · Acrylic Lobby Sign, Palo Alto
Choose Your Material —
We Handle the Rest
Every lobby sign material has a different look, feel, and price point. Here's what we offer and who each is best suited for.
Flat Cut Acrylic
Most Popular · Best ValuePrecision-cut individual letters, logos, or shapes from a flat acrylic sheet. Vibrant color options, lightweight, and easy to install on almost any wall surface. A strong choice for startups, medical offices, and tech companies who want a clean, professional look without the premium price of metal.
- Sizes from ¾" up to 95" as a single piece
- Thicknesses: ⅛", 3/16", ¼", ⅜", ½", ¾", 1", 1½"
- Standard, custom paint, or high-resolution print finishes
- Colorlast UV-print option for multi-color logos
- ADA-compliant braille available (Raised Print option)
- Interior and exterior rated
Flat Cut Metal
Premium · High-ImpactPrecision laser, router, or waterjet-cut letters and logos from real metal sheet stock. The premium option for corporate headquarters, law firms, financial institutions, and any environment where material quality sends a message on its own. Available in a full range of metals and finishes.
- Materials: aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, stainless (304 & 316), Corten
- Sizes from ½" up to 95" as a single piece
- Thicknesses: ⅛", ¼", ⅜", ½", ¾", 1"
- Brushed, polished, painted, or UV Colorlast finishes
- Precision edges — handles the most intricate logo geometries
Lit Acrylic (Illuminated)
High Visual ImpactPrecision-machined UV-stable acrylic letters with embedded energy-efficient LEDs. Available in four lighting configurations — halo lit, face lit, side lit, or combination — with a choice of metal laminate, translucent vinyl, or painted face finishes. Makes a strong statement in reception areas with lower ambient light.
- Sizes: 8" minimum, 24" maximum per letter
- Depth: 1½"
- Lighting: halo lit, face lit, side lit, combo
- LED colors: white, warm white, red, green, blue
- Face finishes: metal laminates, translucent vinyl, painted
- UL-certified LED lighting and power supplies
Flat Cut PVC
Budget-Friendly · Fast TurnAffordable, lightweight dimensional letters cut from PVC sheet stock. Inclusive pricing — paint, mounting hardware, and installation pattern are included in the base price. A smart choice for tenant suites, breakout rooms, conference rooms, and any interior space where you need professional branding without the acrylic or metal price tag.
- Max size: 46.5" × 95"
- Thicknesses: ¼", ⅜", ½", ¾", 1", 1½"
- Standard, custom, and metallic painted colors — no extra cost
- Colorlast UV-print option for multi-color designs
- Lightweight — installs with double-face tape or stud mounting
- Interior use only
Acrylic vs. Metal Lobby Signs —
Which One Is Right for You?
The short answer: choose flat cut acrylic when budget, color, and a clean modern look matter most, and choose flat cut metal when the material itself needs to signal permanence and prestige. For a San Jose law firm, financial office, or corporate headquarters, brushed or polished metal is usually the right call — it reads as established and credible the moment a client walks in. For a tech startup or growing office that wants exact brand colors without the premium cost, acrylic is the smarter buy.
Choose Acrylic If…
Best Value · Modern- You want vibrant, exact brand-color matching
- Budget matters and you still want a polished, professional look
- You're a startup, tech office, medical, or dental practice
- Your logo needs multi-color reproduction (UV Colorlast print)
- You want lightweight letters that install on almost any wall
Choose Metal If…
Premium · High-Impact- The material itself needs to signal prestige and permanence
- You're a law firm, financial institution, or corporate HQ
- You want brushed, polished, brass, bronze, or stainless finishes
- Your logo has intricate geometry that benefits from precision cuts
- Clients, investors, and recruits will see the sign every day
Still deciding? We'll render your logo in both materials on a to-scale mockup of your actual reception wall before anything is cut, so you can compare them side by side. Most Silicon Valley offices we work with land on acrylic for cost and color, or metal for a headquarters or professional-services lobby where first impressions carry extra weight.
Your Silicon Valley Expert
for Lobby & Interior Signs
We've installed lobby signs for tech companies, medical practices, financial firms, and corporate offices across San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and the broader South Bay Area.
Gemini Authorized Reseller
We source dimensional signs through Gemini Sign Products — the industry standard for commercial-grade interior and exterior dimensional signage. Every product comes backed by Gemini's lifetime material guarantee, and we stand behind the installation separately. You're not getting rebranded imports.
Full-Service — One Team
Design proof, material spec, fabrication order, and professional installation managed by a single point of contact. No handing you off to a third-party installer at the end. We survey the wall, prep the surface, and mount the sign correctly the first time.
Right Material for Your Budget
PVC, acrylic, metal, illuminated — each sits at a different price point and delivers a different look. We'll be straight with you about what the differences actually are and help you choose what makes sense for your space, not just the most expensive option on the menu.
Fast Turnaround
Most lobby sign projects — design proof through installed — are completed in 2 to 4 weeks depending on material and complexity. Grand opening, rebrand, or new lease? Tell us your date and we'll work backward from it.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Use Our Free Sign Tools
Two tools that help you plan your lobby sign before you ever talk to us.
Sign Copy Tool
Figuring out exactly what to put on your lobby sign — company name only, tagline, logo — matters more than most people realize. Our AI-assisted tool helps you get the copy right before fabrication starts.
Try the Sign Copy Tool →Design Brief
Complete a short brief with your wall dimensions, brand colors, logo files, and budget range — and we'll have everything we need to turn around a design proof and quote fast.
Start Your Design Brief →Lobby Signs for Every Industry
in Silicon Valley
We've built interior dimensional signs across virtually every sector in the South Bay.
Tech & SaaS Companies
Flat cut acrylic or metal logo walls for reception areas, conference rooms, and all-hands spaces. We've worked with funded startups through enterprise-scale offices across San Jose and Santa Clara.
Medical & Dental Practices
Clean, professional lobby signs that set the right tone before a patient's first appointment. Acrylic dimensional letters with ADA-compliant braille options available.
Financial & Legal Firms
Brushed stainless, brass, or bronze flat cut metal signs for law offices, CPA firms, and financial advisors who need their reception to communicate authority and permanence.
Corporate Headquarters
Large-format dimensional letter installations and illuminated logo walls for Silicon Valley HQ lobbies. We handle multi-site rollouts and work within corporate brand standards.
Schools & Universities
Dimensional signage for administration buildings, athletic facilities, and campus spaces. Durable materials that hold up to high-traffic institutional environments.
Hospitality & Retail
Illuminated lit acrylic signs and custom logo installations for hotels, restaurants, and upscale retail environments where the entrance needs to make a strong first impression.
Churches & Non-Profits
Budget-conscious PVC and acrylic options that deliver a polished look without exceeding tighter signage budgets. We've worked with San Jose Christian Alliance Church and similar organizations.
Real Estate & Property
Tenant directory signs, building ID signs, and suite marker programs for commercial office parks and multi-tenant buildings throughout Silicon Valley.
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from Clear Line Signs
Lobby signs are just one part of a complete interior sign program.
From First Call to
Installed Sign
A straightforward process — most lobby sign projects are complete in 2–4 weeks.
Free Consultation
We discuss your space, brand, wall material, and budget. On-site visits available throughout Silicon Valley — we'll measure the wall and photograph the installation area so the design is accurate from day one.
Design & Proof
We produce a to-scale design proof placed on a photo of your actual wall. You'll see exactly how the finished sign will look before anything is ordered. We refine until you're satisfied.
Fabrication
Your sign is fabricated through Gemini Sign Products and quality-checked against your approved proof before it ships. Commercial-grade materials, lifetime guaranteed.
Professional Installation
Our installation team handles surface prep, precise placement, and clean mounting. We don't leave until the sign looks exactly right — level, secure, and exactly where you approved it.
Lobby Sign Questions,
Answered
The questions San Jose business owners ask us most before starting a lobby sign project.
How much does a lobby sign cost in San Jose?
It depends on four things: material (PVC is the most affordable, then acrylic, then metal, then illuminated acrylic), overall size, mounting method, and whether the sign is lit. A small PVC suite sign and a backlit stainless logo wall are very different projects. Every lobby sign we build is custom-quoted — send us your logo and wall dimensions and we'll return a to-scale design proof with exact pricing, free.
How long does it take to get a lobby sign made and installed?
Most lobby sign projects — design proof through installed — are completed in 2 to 4 weeks depending on material and complexity. PVC and flat cut acrylic run faster; illuminated and metal signs take longer. If you have a grand opening, rebrand date, or new lease move-in, tell us the date and we'll work backward from it. Rush options are available.
Do I need a permit for a lobby sign in San Jose?
Interior lobby signs typically do not require a City of San Jose sign permit — sign permits apply to exterior signage visible from the public right-of-way. However, if your sign is part of broader tenant improvement work, a building permit may be required. We've handled San Jose permitting since 2008 and coordinate any required submittals through SJPermits.org so you don't have to deal with the city directly.
What material is best for a lobby sign?
Flat cut acrylic is the most popular choice — exact brand-color matching, lightweight, and strong value for startups, medical offices, and tech companies. Flat cut metal (brushed stainless, brass, bronze) is the premium pick for law firms, financial offices, and corporate headquarters where the material itself signals permanence. PVC is the budget option for suites and conference rooms, and lit acrylic delivers the highest visual impact in dimmer reception areas.
Can you install lobby signs on glass, brick, or textured walls?
Yes. We survey the wall before anything is fabricated and spec the right mounting method for the surface — stud mounting with standoffs for drywall and glass, panel backing for brick or heavily textured walls, and frosted vinyl treatments for glass partitions. Surface prep and a clean, level install are part of every project.
Do you offer ADA-compliant interior signage too?
Yes — lobby signs are usually part of a larger interior package that includes California Title 24 compliant room ID signs, restroom signs, and Braille signage. Acrylic dimensional letters with ADA-compliant raised print are available, and we build complete ADA compliant signs for San Jose offices alongside your lobby sign so everything matches.
Lobby Signs Installed Across
Silicon Valley
Based in San Jose, we install interior lobby signs throughout the South Bay Area and Silicon Valley — no extra travel fees for core service cities.