Commercial Sign Design & Engineering
Transform brand standards into buildable signage designed for real-world sites, code requirements, manufacturing, and installation.
Sign Design Built for Real-World Conditions
Thomas Sign develops signage around more than appearance. Our design process considers brand standards, architecture, site conditions, local requirements, manufacturing, and installation from the beginning.
Whether developing a new sign concept or adapting an established brand to a new location, our team creates signage that maintains brand consistency while addressing the requirements of each site.
Commercial Sign Design Capabilities
Thomas Sign develops commercial signage with brand standards, site conditions, code requirements, and manufacturing in mind. Our design team turns concepts into detailed, production-ready signage for individual locations and multi-location programs.
Concept Development
Develop signage concepts around your brand, location, and project requirements.
Brand Adaptation
Translate existing logos and brand standards into signage appropriate for individual locations.
Site-Specific Design
Adapt sign size, placement, mounting, and configuration to site conditions.
Elevation Drawings
Develop sign layouts and elevations for customer review and approval.
Shop Drawings
Create detailed drawings used to support signage manufacturing.
Engineering Coordination
Coordinate structural engineering and engineered or sealed drawings when required.
From Brand Standards to Buildable Signage
Thomas Sign coordinates permitting requirements across markets while maintaining consistent brand and project standards.
Our Sign Design & Engineering Process
Every project follows a clear process from design through production.
Brand & Project Review
Review brand standards, project requirements, and signage needs.
Site & Condition Review
Evaluate site conditions, architecture, mounting requirements, and available sign areas.
Sign Design
Develop signage concepts and site-specific designs that support the brand and project requirements.
Customer Approval
Refine designs and incorporate feedback before moving into production documentation.
Shop Drawings & Engineering
Prepare detailed shop drawings and coordinate structural or electrical engineering as required.
Manufacturing Handoff
Release approved drawings and specifications to manufacturing for production.
Designing for Multi-Location Brands
Thomas Sign adapts established signage standards to individual locations while considering available sign area, architecture, landlord requirements, local sign codes, mounting conditions, and manufacturing requirements.
This approach helps preserve a consistent brand identity while creating signage that works for the conditions of each location.
Design, Code, Engineering & Manufacturing
Thomas Sign connects sign design with permitting coordination, engineering coordination, and manufacturing. This allows site conditions, code requirements, structural considerations, and production requirements to be addressed before signage reaches fabrication.
DESIGN
Architecture, mounting conditions, sign area, and landlord requirements.
CODE & ENGINEERING
Local sign codes, structural requirements, and sealed drawings.
PRODUCTION COORDINATION
Approved drawings, specifications, materials, and fabrication requirements.
MANUFACTURING
Production, quality control, and preparation for installation.
Featured Case Study
From Brand Design to 400+ Locations
See how Thomas Sign helped develop White Castle’s revised branding and family of signs before supporting the signage program across more than 400 restaurant locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Thomas Sign develops commercial signage concepts, layouts, elevation drawings, and shop drawings for new signage and existing brand programs.
Yes. Thomas Sign can collaborate with architects, designers, contractors, agencies, and internal brand teams to translate design concepts and brand standards into signage that can be engineered, manufactured, permitted, and installed.
Yes. Our design team can adapt existing logos, artwork, and brand standards to signage for individual locations while maintaining consistency across the program.
Yes. Signage can be adapted to account for building architecture, available sign area, mounting conditions, landlord requirements, local sign codes, and other site-specific requirements.
Yes. Thomas Sign develops detailed shop drawings used to support customer approval and signage manufacturing.
Yes. Thomas Sign coordinates structural engineering and engineered or sealed drawings when required for the project.
Yes. Thomas Sign can adapt established signage standards across multiple locations while accounting for the individual requirements and conditions of each site.
Turn Your Brand Into Buildable Signage
From initial concepts and brand adaptation through shop drawings and engineering coordination, Thomas Sign develops commercial signage with manufacturing and installation in mind.
Experienced Sign Design & Engineering Team
Thomas Sign coordinates commercial sign design and engineering from initial concepts through production-ready drawings. Our team works with brand standards, site conditions, code requirements, structural considerations, and manufacturing requirements to develop signage that is ready to build.
- 56+ Years of Experience
- 100,000 sq ft Manufacturing Facility
- 720+ Installation Partners
- 10,000+ Signs Produced Annually
Why Businesses Trust Thomas Sign
Proven at Scale
Trusted for complex signage programs by national and regional brands including Best Buy, Wawa, White Castle, and BayCare.
Trusted. Certified. Proven.
Our credentials support the quality, safety, and reliability you can expect from Thomas Sign
