How to Design a Trade Show Booth That Actually Gets Attention
MAY 18, 2026Trade shows are competitive environments. Every exhibitor is fighting for the same thing: attention. In a crowded event hall full...
Matte vs. Glossy Finishes: Which One Should You Choose?
APRIL 9, 2026When it comes to large format printing, the design is only part of the equation. The finish you choose can...
Local Development Partners and Their Values Why They Matter to SpeedPro East Bay
JANUARY 23, 2026At SpeedPro East Bay, we believe that strong local development partnerships are more than a business strategy, but also a...
The Power of Signage: How Visual Communication Shapes the East Bay Community
JANUARY 9, 2026In every neighborhood, street corner, and shopping district across the East Bay, one element silently works around the clock to...
Understanding Large-Format Printing Materials: A Complete Guide
NOVEMBER 18, 2025When it comes to large-format printing, choosing the right substrate is just as critical as designing the artwork itself. The...
Sustainability in Printing: How SpeedPro East Bay Is Paving the Way
OCTOBER 8, 2025In today’s world, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it’s a responsibility. Businesses across industries are rethinking how they produce,...
How SpeedPro East Bay Delivers Fast, High‑Quality Results
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025When business deadlines loom, SpeedPro East Bay has your back! Need eye-catching graphics fast? SpeedPro East Bay specializes in turning...
Why a Commercial Vehicle Wrap Is a Brilliant Investment
AUGUST 13, 20251. Unforgettable Impressions Commercial van wraps aren’t just seen, they’re remembered. Studies show that 97% of people remember the ad...
Common Printing Mistakes and How to Prevent Them
JULY 30, 2025Have you ever eagerly opened a batch of freshly printed materials—only to spot a typo, a fuzzy image, or text...
Tips For Museum Exhibit Creation
JUNE 25, 2025In this blog post, we will unfold the significance of strategy and planning for exhibits and events. Explaining the step...
Maximizing Real Estate Signage
JUNE 17, 2025In the competitive world of real estate, effective signage is more than just a tool; it’s a powerful marketing asset....
Donor Wall Design
MAY 19, 2025In this blog post, we’ll dive into the significance of donor walls, exploring their role in donor recognition, engagement, and...
Why Summer Signage Matters: Stand Out This Season
APRIL 29, 2025Summer brings longer days, more community events, and higher foot traffic—all of which create valuable opportunities for your business to...
Evacuation Maps: Ensuring Safety and Preparedness in the Workplace
FEBRUARY 17, 2025Evacuation maps and signage play a crucial role in emergency decision-making by providing clear, accessible routes and safe zones during...
Wallpaper Making a Comeback?
FEBRUARY 5, 2025You read that right—wallpaper is making a comeback. We’ve been saying this for a while now, but of course, our...
Guarding Against Graffiti
JANUARY 22, 2025In this article SpeedPro East Bay President Ed Owens emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to protect signage from graffiti....
Raised Lettering: A Simple Product for a Big Visual Impact
JANUARY 8, 2025Raised lettering refers to letters, logos and graphics that are physically raised above the surface of the sign. This product...
Preserved Moss: Connecting the Workplace with Nature to Enhance Brain Health and Productivity
DECEMBER 9, 2024In a post pandemic world, with many employers pushing for a return to the conventional workplace setting rather than remote...
Effective Vehicle Wrap Design for Businesses
NOVEMBER 4, 2024If you don’t already have a logo, you’ll need one. A good logo will be simple and easy to understand,...
Signs That Move Me
JUNE 12, 2024The human eye has been genetically perfected over centuries to detect movement. A hunter can see something moving over a...
Meter Boards
APRIL 25, 2024Meter Boards are self-standing advertisement displays made from a thin substrate using custom feet for stability. They are also known...
ADA Signage Design Requirements
APRIL 12, 20242024 brought SpeedPro East Bay an upgraded flatbed printer, the Cannon Arizona, a “true” flatbed printer using UV ink and...
Museum Exhibit Mistakes
JANUARY 31, 2024How to avoid and combat exhibit mistakes. An article originally featured via Museum Magazine that profiles one of our owners Ed...
THE CLEAR BENEFITS OF PRINTING ON GLASS
AUGUST 30, 2022When people hear “printing,” they might think of posters or banners. But don’t forget about glass. With the ability to...
A STORIED HEALTHCARE FACILITY
AUGUST 16, 2022BACKGROUND Wendy Jung is a graphic designer and the owner of the graphic design firm, Jung Design. She is a...
KEY BRANDING TRENDS
AUGUST 9, 2022BRANDING TRENDS Summer is a time for renewal and growth. How are you planning to grow your business in 2022?...
A SATISFYING “AHH” FROM OOH
JULY 26, 2022THE REBOUND OF OUT OF HOME ADVERTISING Out of home (OOH) advertising is rebounding strongly from its pandemic lows. With...
How SpeedPro Celebrated Pride Month
JULY 1, 2022Pride month is all about celebrating love, inclusivity, and the LGBTQ+ community. This month in particular we’re reminded of all...
THE EVOLUTION OF THE FOOD TRUCK IN AMERICA
JUNE 26, 2022Food trucks are pulling up all over the country to serve every style of food you can imagine. Their menus...
How to Improve Your Company Culture with Signage
MAY 26, 2022In the past, large companies have designed and printed signage with the potential customer in mind. However, now we’re seeing...
HOW TO CREATE A DIGITAL MENU FOR YOUR BUSINESS USING QR CODES
APRIL 17, 2022With many restaurants switching to digital menus for greater sanitation and branding, you may want to know how you can...
How to Apply Graphics to a Boat
MARCH 12, 2022Boat wraps and graphics can be used for multiple reasons. Whether it’s for personal use, protection of the boat’s surface,...
6 Ways Your Brand Can Use Wall Murals
FEBRUARY 11, 2022If you’re looking to make a great, big, impression, wall murals can definitely get the job done. These types of...
5 Ways to Use Signage in Auto Dealerships
JANUARY 18, 2022As an auto dealership owner, you know that there is a lot of competition. Most times your location is on...
CAN I USE FLOOR GRAPHICS ON MY WOODEN FLOOR?
AUGUST 24, 2021If you’re considering putting floor graphics on your wooden floors, you’ll probably want to know if you can safely install...
7 Design Tips for Your Delivery Truck Wrap
JULY 16, 2021If your company offers delivery services, one of the best ways you can market your business is by taking your...
The Impact of Wall Murals in a Healthcare Facility
JUNE 22, 2021It has been proven that a person’s environment can significantly impact their mood or mental state. This is especially true...
USING POINT OF PURCHASE DISPLAYS TO MAKE IN-STORE PROMOS MORE EFFECTIVE
MAY 12, 2021Industries are flooded with competition, and marketing is the ultimate tool to help your brand stand out. You work hard...
3 Advantages of Using Wall Murals
MARCH 31, 2021Business owners and corporations use wall murals as an ideal way to visually appeal to their customers in their office...
Digital Signage for Your Business
MARCH 15, 2021It’s no secret that signage is an excellent way to attract attention when it comes to advertising. Digital signage, however,...
5 Tips to Improve Your Virtual Meeting Background
MARCH 10, 2021With so many people still working from home, video calls have become an essential part of communication and collaboration. Small...
5 Tips to Coordinate Your COVID Signage With Your Brand
FEBRUARY 23, 2021We’ve seen signs take a turn in the last year and they’re everywhere. Whether it’s reminding people to stay six...
5 Signage Ideas for Reopening Restaurants
FEBRUARY 1, 2021It’s no news that restaurants have been hit hard during the COVID-10 pandemic. With the re-opening guidelines continuously changing and...
7 Tips for Step & Repeat Design
JANUARY 22, 2021Although events have been put on hold for the time being, step and repeat banners are still very useful especially...
3 Ways to Update Your Office in a Post COVID World
JANUARY 5, 2021In a pre-COVID world, company culture was and still is one of the highest priorities among top companies. Creating a...
10 Ways to Use Smart Signage for Your Business
DECEMBER 9, 2020Behold the time of touchless technology. With COVID-19 cases on the rise and a vaccine still in the works, people...
5 Tips to Get the Most Visible Vehicle Lettering
NOVEMBER 9, 2020Adding lettering to your vehicle can maximize the exposure that your company is getting on a daily basis. People that...
Sprucing Up Your Healthcare Signage
OCTOBER 27, 2020Visiting a healthcare facility can be a stressful experience. Whether it’s an emergency or a routine visit, patients should find...
6 Ways Your Restaurant Can Use Window Graphics
OCTOBER 19, 2020During this pandemic, we’ve seen just how hard restaurants have been hit. From having to close down, to moving to...
Coronavirus Signage: What You Need and Where to Place It
OCTOBER 9, 2020As we are all aware of by now, coronavirus has changed the world. Our daily lives have drastically been impacted...
4 Ways to Use Decals Within Your Business
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020Have you been looking for a way to freshen up your signage and graphics but you’re not entirely sure how...
5 Ways to Safely Host an Outdoor Event
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020Social distancing is a word we’ve heard over and over again no matter where we go. However, we don’t need...
How to Use a Wall Mural to Tell Your Company Story
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020We’ve all read about it in history books. Cavemen used to utilize walls in caves as a way to tell...
10 Uses For Floor Decals
AUGUST 31, 2020Floor decals have never had as much of an impact as they do today. With the need for direction and...
Mailchimp Series Werrrk! Features SpeedPro
AUGUST 20, 2020SpeedPro East Bay is all about working with small businesses and helping them to make their visual dreams come alive....
Window Clings & Your Business
AUGUST 17, 2020Have you ever thought about what is the first thing a person sees when they walk past your storefront? If...
NFC: The Future of Touchless Technology
AUGUST 7, 2020You may have heard of NFC technology already, or you may be like most and haven’t heard about it at...
Paint Or Print Your Wall Mural?
JULY 28, 2020Making the decision of whether to paint or print your wall mural can be difficult when trying to distinguish the...
Architectural Finishes and What You Need to Know
JULY 16, 2020When is the last time you stepped into the lobby of a building and it almost took your breath away?...
How to Design Your Custom Wall Mural
JULY 1, 2020Last week we mentioned all of the benefits of using removable wall graphics, but the tricky part is where to...
10 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Removable Wall Graphics
JUNE 24, 2020As businesses are re-opening up, it’s more important than ever to create the ultimate experience for people when they enter...
Options for Your Recognition Signage
JUNE 17, 20202020 is definitely not turning out to be what most people had in mind. With the current unusual circumstances, the...
Market Your Cleaning Service with Vehicle Graphics
JUNE 9, 2020House cleaning and maintenance remains to be one of the least enjoyable pastimes for Americans. Because of this, many people...
Everything You Need to Know About Real Estate Signage
JANUARY 20, 2020EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REAL ESTATE SIGNAGE Real estate signs are the face of a home, so...
4 Types of Flags to Use for Your Advertising
AUGUST 19, 2019Whether indoors or outdoors, flags are a great way to advertise and promote your business. If you’re having an outdoor...
10 Best Materials to Use for Your Indoor Signage
AUGUST 12, 2019Although exterior signage is very important in attracting traffic to your business, your interior signage is just as important in...
3 Ways Wall Murals Can Enhance Your Workspace
AUGUST 2, 2019With the stiff competition in the San Francisco Bay Area, standing out from the others is a priority. Vivid and...
How to Get Your Brand Noticed
DECEMBER 18, 2018With digital printing becoming more popular, think of the different ways to update your marketing efforts. Consistency is key, however,...
Advertising Tools
DECEMBER 10, 2018If you’re attending a corporate event by either showcasing your services or catering it, get the proper signage needs to...
Signage For All Parties
DECEMBER 3, 2018Throwing a holiday party for your company? Get the right signage made so guests have a fun time. Visual Content...
Wrap More Than Presents!
NOVEMBER 26, 2018Travel signage is the best way to easily market your products and brand. It is especially important during this time...
New Year, New Graphics
NOVEMBER 19, 2018With a little over a month remaining until the new year, people are forming their resolutions. One of the most...
How You Can Make A Difference This Holiday Season
NOVEMBER 13, 2018Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and to give back. Here are a few ways you can...
Boost Your Marketing Pre-Holiday Season
NOVEMBER 5, 2018Gift giving is just around the corner and what better way to attract customers than with some enticing visual content....
Three Customer Service Traits Guaranteed to Retain Customers
OCTOBER 29, 2018Here at SpeedPro East Bay, the relationships we create with our clients are what we strive to maintain and nurture....
Make your Halloween Party Spook-tacular!
OCTOBER 22, 2018Halloween is the spookiest time of the year filled with candy, costumes, but most importantly, candid photos. Make sure your...
Prevent Fall Weather From Destroying Outdoor Signage
OCTOBER 11, 2018With fall here and sunny, warm weather slowly fading away, here are some helpful hints on how to keep your...
Pretty In Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
OCTOBER 4, 2018October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month The most common cause of cancer in the U.S., according to National Cancer Institute, is...
3 Signage Ideas for Pumpkin Patches
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018Halloween is right around the corner and that means haunted houses, corn mazes, and of course Pumpkin Patches. With so...
3 Must Haves for Tech Conferences
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018It’s almost Fall and you know what that means? Tech conferences are in full swing, and what better way to...
3 Printing Pioneers
AUGUST 21, 2018August 21st is Senior Citizens Day and with that, we want to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have come before...
How to Plan a Corporate Event
JULY 25, 2018Looking to bring your company together? Look no further! SpeedPro East Bay has all the signage you need to organize...
Real Estate Signage for Realtors
JULY 21, 2018Calling all real estate agents and brokers in the East Bay! SpeedPro East Bay has all the signage and expertise...
How to Improve Your Graphics
JULY 3, 2018Do you ever struggle with coming up with a graphic design idea? Or do you have a design, but just...
Independence Day Graphics
JUNE 27, 2018How does the upcoming Independence Day affect your business? Here at SpeedPro East Bay, we believe that this momentous American...
How to Design a Space with Graphics
JUNE 19, 2018Interior designers of the Bay Area, rejoice! SpeedPro East Bay has all your commercial and residential interior design needs. Whether...
3 Ways to Promote Your Business During the Warriors Parade
JUNE 11, 2018The Warrior’s stunning 4-0 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers last Friday means ecstatic fans in the Bay Area ready to...
3 Ways to Reuse Your Old Signage
APRIL 23, 2018Earth day was yesterday but just because it’s over doesn’t mean we should forget how to reuse and recycle especially...
4 Banner Finishing Options
MARCH 19, 2018Little League season just kicked off and with spring beginning, festivals and outdoor events will be plentiful. It’s never too...
Project Create: Subtle Yet Impactful Signage
FEBRUARY 13, 2018SpeedPro East Bay is known for our great, big, eye-catching graphics so when we had the opportunity to help Chabot...
5 Iconic Wall Murals of Oakland & Alameda
JANUARY 15, 2018Oakland and Alameda are thriving art centers of the East Bay and continue to showcase their work through different mediums...
The Best of 2017
DECEMBER 15, 2017The year is almost over and it’s time to round up some of our favorite projects of 2017 in each...
Giving Back For The Holidays
NOVEMBER 27, 2017It’s the most wonderful time of the year and also the season of giving. In honor of that and our...
3 Ways to Maximize Your “Black Friday” Signage
NOVEMBER 13, 2017Black Friday is only a week away and you can already feel the holiday excitement in the air. If you’re...
3 Ways Signage Can Play a Part During Football Season
OCTOBER 20, 2017Fall is here which means a lot of things but especially for some, it’s all about football. Whether it’s an...
4 Iconic Alameda Signs
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017Alameda is a city that has a rich history with over 10,000 of the buildings constructed before 1930. When driving...
Custom Elevator Wraps: A Different Way to Advertise
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017When you’re standing to wait for the elevator to open up what do you usually do? Stand there staring at...
3 Ways That Digital Signage Can Be Useful To You
AUGUST 21, 2017Today, it’s all about the digital age. We read the news on our phones and computers rather than newspapers and...
3 Ways to Help Your Food Truck Stand Out
AUGUST 15, 2017It’s no surprise that food truck frenzy is growing especially with the help of groups like Food Truck Mafia and...
Custom Wrap Jobs
JULY 31, 2017When you think of a vehicle wrap what comes to mind? Is it a moving billboard with logos all over it?...
Real Estate & Property Signage: What You’ll Need
JULY 14, 2017Property managers often have their hands full with other issues and as a result, signage can come as a last...
Summer Camp Sign Ready
MAY 30, 2017It’s almost summer time and that means that camps have their sign up lists ready and are set in full...
How to Maintain Your Custom Wrap
MAY 22, 2017You’ve invested hundreds maybe even a couple thousand dollars in your new vehicle or wall wrap, so you want to...
Choosing the Best Color
MAY 12, 2017Are you just starting out your business or maybe going through a little rebranding? One important thing you want...
Brewery Signage
MAY 5, 2017It’s almost summer time and there’s no better time than that to stop by your local brewery and grab a cold...
SpeedPro East Bay’s “Green” Efforts
APRIL 21, 2017When you think of a print shop, you probably don’t really think of the word “green.” Well, SpeedPro East Bay...
Getting Summer Festival Ready
APRIL 14, 2017Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. This means that it’s time for outdoor festivals and fairs....
Signage to Make a Successful Event
APRIL 7, 2017So you’re planning an event. You’ve got the guest list complete, the caterer, the DJ or MC, the photographer, and...
5 Creative Materials to Print On
MARCH 27, 2017Do you have a really impressive or endearing picture that you want to make larger and turn into a keepsake...
5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Thinking About Wrapping Your Vehicle and Just Do It
MARCH 20, 2017We’ve discussed the benefits of using a vehicle wrap for your advertising needs before, however, it doesn’t really sink in...
Wallpaper Making a Comeback?
MARCH 13, 2017You read that right, wallpaper is making a comeback. We’ve been saying it for a while now but of course,...
6 Ways to Improve Restaurant Signage
MARCH 6, 2017Opening a new restaurant takes a lot of time and work so the last thing you want to worry about...
Knowing the Process
FEBRUARY 27, 2017Do you have a big project coming up but you don’t know where to start? Well, don’t worry we’ve got...
Getting Involved
FEBRUARY 17, 2017At SpeedPro East Bay we’re determined to not only be actively engaged in our community but also to support and give...
Standing Out at a Tradeshow
FEBRUARY 3, 2017Tradeshow season is upon us which means bring out the retractables, brochures, and swag. But if everyone has the same idea,...
2nd Friday Artwalk at SpeedPro East Bay
JANUARY 24, 2017SpeedPro East Bay is always looking for ways to be more involved in our local community and one way we’ve...
The Perfect Gift
JANUARY 13, 2017With the holidays in the past, it’s no surprise that people are already planning for the next big day a.k.a....
The Best of 2016
DECEMBER 21, 2016As we wind down for the year, we want to take a moment to look back at some of our favorite...
Is Your Business Ready for the New Year?
DECEMBER 9, 2016The year 2016 is coming to a close and of course, with the new year comes the “new you” saying....
Cooper Hewitt Wallpaper Exhibit
DECEMBER 5, 2016As the weather is getting colder it becomes a little more difficult to find recreational activities to keep you busy....
Calling All Interior Designers
NOVEMBER 23, 2016Here at SpeedPro East Bay, our specialty is large format graphics…obviously. So when you think about that you probably...
How to Get the Most Effective Holiday Signage
NOVEMBER 18, 2016The holidays are a stressful and crazy time for the retail industry. However, with the increase in online shopping,...
How to Correctly Prepare a File
NOVEMBER 11, 2016SpeedPro East Bay has hit our one-year milestone of being in business and we couldn’t be more excited. Over this past...
The Holidays Are Coming!
NOVEMBER 7, 2016Now that Halloween has passed, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays! No really, they’re going to come...
Heads Up! Everyone Is Looking Down
OCTOBER 21, 2016Imagine you’re walking into an elevator and you see a graphic like the one pictured above. Your reaction will probably...
Paint Your Wall or Wrap It?
OCTOBER 14, 2016Have you ever looked at a wall at home or work and considered putting some on it to make it less...
October Fest – ivities
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016SpeedPro East Bay has been working hard for the month of September and we don’t plan on slowing down anytime...
School Spirit With Signs
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016School is back in session which not only means relief for parents but it also means that sports and events...
One Stop Shop
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016SpeedPro East Bay is best known for our great big graphics. But we’re more than just about the big prints...
GABA Mixer at SpeedPro East Bay
AUGUST 19, 2016We had our big grand opening party earlier this year and it’s time for another! SpeedPro East Bay is happy...
Work it Out With SpeedPro East Bay
AUGUST 12, 2016As summer is winding down, you may notice there are not as many people in the gym as there were...
Exhibit SpeedPro East Bay
AUGUST 5, 2016Museums are a great source of entertainment especially during the summer as a way to beat the heat. Something you...
Dress It Up
JULY 29, 2016If you’re having a special event or attending one such as a trade show, then you don’t want a bland...
Stay Alive Drive 25
JULY 15, 2016SpeedPro East Bay is very happy to announce that we linked up with Island Print Express and Alameda Peeps on a...
Fourth of July Parade
JULY 1, 2016As most are gearing up for the long 4th of July weekend with barbecues, fireworks, and beach attire, we’re steady...
Design..Print…Go
JUNE 24, 2016If you think that all we do is just simply print out a file and send you on your way...
This Way Or That Way
JUNE 17, 2016Directional signage is vital to every business and helps pinpoint people to a specific location.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat to SpeedPro East Bay
JUNE 10, 2016Summer is vastly approaching and that means the boats are coming out! But before you take that bad boy out...
Stick to Cling
MAY 27, 2016Do you need a new way to attract customers and passerby to your business? Do you also have great large...
Window Perf-ection
MAY 16, 2016Have you ever sat on a bus that has graphics all over it, and from the outside looking in you...
Changing the Printing Game
APRIL 22, 2016You know when you walk into a print shop and it’s hot and cluttered with papers strewn and stacked everywhere...
Clean and Green With a Little Motiv-ation
APRIL 15, 2016Who says that a print studio has to be bad for the environment? Many people have misconceptions when it comes to...
A For A-Frame
APRIL 8, 2016With the weather warming up your business should be too! This is the time where people hit the streets to...
Trade-Show Trending
APRIL 1, 2016Trade show season is wrapping up and winding down, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be more throughout the...
Spring Time, Wedding Time
MARCH 25, 2016Springtime is here which means sunny weather, blooming flowers (allergies for some), longer days, and of course wedding season! Wedding...
Hitting a Wall? Spice Yours Up.
MARCH 18, 2016Have you ever sat in the office or the break room and got sick of staring at the same bland...
Just Drive: Let Your Car Do the Talking
MARCH 11, 2016Starting a new business can be a pain. You have everything set and you’re ready to open, but where are...