Signarama Design Studio for turn-key sign solutions.
Signarama DesignStudio, formerly Signarama of Durham is your full-service sign shop specializing in quick-turn custom interior and exterior signs. Corrugated yard signs, banners, A-frame signs, truck graphics & wraps, vehicle magnetic signs, site signs, safety signs, menu boards, branded lobby signs, dimensional letters, window lettering, engraved name tags & nameplates, ADA braille signs, full-color high resolution digital printing and much, much more.
Keywords: digital graphics, banners, ad specialty items, vehicle wraps, box signs, tradeshow displays, channel letters, custom graphics, custom logos, wall murals, directory signs, individual letters, promotional items, vehicle graphics, magnetic signs, real estate signs, corrugated plastic signs
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Serving North Carolina and surrounding states since 1990.
What is your primary product or service?
From concept to design, permitting to manufacturing all the way through the complete installation, SAR DesignStudio is your place for comprehensive sign solutions.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Before purchasing the Durham franchise with his father Bob Greer, Kip Greer founded The Regulator Cafe in Hillsborough and spent several years in food service and vending management. Through 2002, Kip and his team grew the Durham franchise into one of the most successful operations in the entire 900+ store worldwide system. During this time, Signarama was repeatedly recognized for Best in Customer Service presented by The Greater Durham Area Chamber of Commerce and being named by the Signarama system, Hall-of Fame owners. The Greers sold the business in 2002. On July 10, 2010, Kip had the opportunity to take back the reigns and has brought back the same great service, product quality and value which earned the franchise it's original success. Kip and his team has transformed the old Signarama franchise into SAR Design Studio, the comprehensive sign, design, manufacturing and installation company you see today.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
When you buy our company, we sell yours. This is because SAR DesignStudio is more than a sign provider – we’re a full-service, award-winning communication and environmental design firm that offers novel, innovative design solutions ranging from simple logo design for small businesses, to full branding for large, global companies.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
1
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located in Jefferson Square, 3702 Hillsborough Road, Suite 1, Durham, NC 27705 adjacent to Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Old Country Store.
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards, business checks and cash.
Which areas do you service?
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Morrisville, Research Triangle Park, Holly Springs, Hillsborough, Knightdale, Apex, Carrboro, Wendell, Creedmoor and greater North Carolina and surrounding states.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
SAR Design Studio is owned by Greer and Associates, Inc. and is operated by its president Kip Greer.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday closed
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Most of our customers discover us by word-of-mouth, which means they like our products & services enough to tell their friends. And that's the best compliment anyone could ever give us.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Determine never to be idle...It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing."
Thomas Jefferson