Travis Brandon is a master gilder and the project manager and designer at Designs & Signs, with twenty years of experience in the sign trade. At our shop in Edgewater, Maryland, he creates all of our custom designs and layouts. In addition, he coordinates every project in the shop and lays gold leaf by hand.
Master Gilder
Travis is a master gilder, so he works in genuine 23 karat gold leaf on glass, carved signs, and boat names. Together with master gilder Brendon Brandon, he gilds transom numbers, storefront windows, and quarterboards for customers across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. To learn more, read about our gilding and our traditional gold leaf on glass.
Custom Designs and Layouts
Every sign starts on Travis’s desk. First, he creates custom layouts and logos and prepares a quote. Then he sends drawings to each customer for review. After that, he adjusts the design with you until it’s right, before we build anything. As a result, you know exactly what you’re getting, whether it’s a boat name, a quarterboard, or a wall logo. For more, see our custom graphics and logo design.
Managing Every Project
Once you approve a design, Travis keeps the work moving through the shop, from carving and gilding to finishing and installation. He also manages the website development and all sales and projects. Because every sign is its own project, he checks that each one matches the drawing you approved. Finally, he makes sure it’s installed right.
Contact Designs & Signs
Ready to start a design or a gold leaf project? Send us a message through our contact form, or call (410) 798-5115.