Tailor made signs
We manufacture sandblasted signs, carved signs, and gold leaf signs. We offer on-site architectural gilding and glass gilding services for restaurants, specialty shops, and residential buildings in Annapolis and Washington, DC.
What We Do
We make a wide variety of signs and services for local property management companies and real estate companies. We install 4×8 alumalite leasing signs with decorative pvc posts and caps.
Design
We design your customized sign.
Manufacture
We handcraft our products.
Install
We install our products at your place.
Our History
Designs & Signs was founded in 1976 by Brendon J. Brandon. Mr. Brandon has a lifetime of sign make experience, working in Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, and the United States. He is past President of the International Society of Gilders, and for six years he was head editor of it’s magazine, “The Gilders Tip”. He has taught gilding and sign making classes for The Smithsonian Institute, The Society of Gilders, The International Sign Association, and The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
From The Portfolio
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Patriot Point Entrance Signs, 3D Letters on a Stone Wall.
Matte black letters for Patriot Point Entrance Signs. This Patriot Point Entrance Signs project began with the construction of the letters of the entrance signs of PVC (Komacel). We sprayed them with black enamel to ensure the signs' longevity and finished them with a...
Fishing Boat Names – This Driftwood Looks Good!
We design and paint handsome fishing boat names. Driftwood is a small wooden hull fishing boat docked in Eastport, near Annapolis. First, we send you fonts to review. Choose your favorite font, and then you'll receive a drawing with measurements and color options....
hand-painted boat lettering
We make beautiful hand-painted boat lettering. Your wooden boat needs a perfect name, something that reflects your personality or is of importance to you alone! Our painted lettering will bring your vessel to life. This wooden boat looks sharp with a new hand-painted...
Gold leaf lettering on glass
Another beautiful glass transom is on display. We used 23 karat gold leaf for Dupont Studios front entrance, located at 1709 19th St. NW in Washington, DC. A gold key and lock images are unique elements that make this transom look different from most others. Custom...
gold leaf numbers on glass
Below are the 149 gold leaf numbers on the glass transom that we installed onsite at a private residence in Baltimore, Maryland. These numbers are sized well for a small transom. They proportionally fill the usable space, while allowing the clear portions of the...
Golden House Numbers
We'll make your new home look great with new golden house numbers. So how does glass gilding happen? Our team uses 23 karat loose gold leaf, applied carefully by hand. The master gilder arrives at your home at 7 am, and he can finish the job in four or five hours....
Get in touch to stand out!
Contact us today for a quote and get ready to stand out!
We look forward to working for you!