SignEdge Studio Journal
Field notes on storefront signage, manufacturing, design and installation for cafés, boutiques and creative brands across North America, Europe and beyond.
As a Hong Kong–based custom signage studio with manufacturing in Shenzhen, we work with cafés, boutiques, restaurants, hotels, galleries and design studios around the world.
Here you can explore how we design, manufacture and deliver refined signboards for real spaces – from manufacturing studies and storefront case studies to design guides, installation tips and planning insights for your next shop.
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Manufacturing Study
View manufacturing articlesBehind-the-scenes articles on how acrylic, brass and steel signage is engineered and manufactured in our Shenzhen factory for brands in the US, Canada, the UK and EU.
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Storefront Projects
Explore storefront case studiesReal storefront case studies from cafés, boutiques, restaurants, hotels and galleries. See how signage design changes the street view and customer experience.
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Design & Style Guides
Read design guidesPractical advice on choosing signage styles – retro Japanese, minimal Western, hand-drawn artistic – and matching materials, fonts and lighting to your space.
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Installation & Maintenance Tips
View installation tipsStep-by-step guides for installing storefront signs on brick, concrete, wood or glass, plus maintenance tips for outdoor metal and acrylic signage in different climates.
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Brand & Planning Insights
Read planning insightsBudgeting, planning and checklist articles for opening or upgrading a shop – including how to plan a signage set for your first store in the US, Canada or Europe.