In February 2019, the U.S. Naval Academy reached out to Signcraft for new signage for one of their oldest buildings. The building at Maryland Avenue inside Gate 3 has become the new residence of 1845 Coffee. The building was constructed in 1876 as a gatehouse and remains as one of two buildings from the 19th century. Our team was relegated to design, produce and install a graphics package and signage for the historic structure. 1845 Coffee was given vinyl wall graphics inside For the front…

As the summer continues to present the cycles of needed signage both small and large, the design and production team at Signcraft have had no shortage of uniquely custom projects. Signcraft was engaged to do a full refurbish for a regatta that was barely 10 days out. The boards were going on the bow of a boat, known as The Sailing Log Canoe. Mid-July, Signcraft was presented a set of worn, salt-washed wood placards with the engravings Oliver’s Gift. The name was given to one of the final…

In May Signcraft was enlisted by Blue Point Hospitality of Easton, MD to crown their meticulously remodeled historic loft building the Prager Co-op at 5 Goldsborough Street with a large format engraved fascia sign. Signcraft has partnered with Paul Prager’s Blue Point Hospitality company for over a year and understand their appreciation of classic elegant style and refinement. Prior to this we created signs for Blue Point’s other establishments: the Stewart and Bonheur Ice Cream. For…

Signcraft recently embarked on a graphic makeover for the U.S.Naval Academy Basketball team spaces. The men’s and women’s basketball teams have multi-room areas that we were tasked with updating graphics for, adding inspirational quotes, photo murals, led-signage, and sculptural team insignia. Signcraft utilized a range of materials and techniques working closely with the coaches and team representatives to achieve an energetic and polished atmosphere for the players. We looked at other…

In the fall we took on a unique project for the NSA and Marine Corps Cyber Security Command. The Washington D.C. metropolitan area is know for its presence in the defense industrial complex and it is common for this community to recognize their departments with logos and insignias that are specific to their branch. The recent increase in awareness of cyber security has given rise to a whole new area for defense, and similarly for logo recognition. We were contacted by a group of…