Digital Hype Media partnered with Coastal Signs Plus, Inc. to design, develop, and deploy SignFlow, a custom-built sign estimating and takeoff platform created to replace their reliance on eTakeoff.
Built using a modern MERN stack (React, Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB), SignFlow was designed as a purpose-built internal system that streamlines sign estimation, reduces software costs, and gives Coastal Signs Plus full ownership of their workflow and data.Â
The platform is now actively used in daily operations, with ongoing support and maintenance provided by our team.
Coastal Signs Plus relied on third-party estimating tools that were expensive, bloated with unnecessary features, and not tailored to the real-world needs of a signage company.
Key challenges included:
High recurring licensing costs
Inefficient workflows for sign counting and takeoffs
Limited customization and flexibility
No ownership of data or long-term control over the platform
They needed a focused, fast, and scalable alternative built specifically for their internal processes.
We designed and built SignFlow, a custom web application engineered specifically for signage estimation and area calculations.
The system allows users to upload project PDFs, visually place sign traces, automatically count signage, calculate mural and wall areas, and export clean reports for estimating and production.
The entire platform was designed with usability, speed, and accuracy in mind, eliminating unnecessary complexity while improving operational efficiency.
Project & PDF Management
Upload PDFs and treat each file as a standalone project
Organized project storage with easy retrieval
Secure project creation and management
Interactive Takeoff System
Drag-and-drop sign placement directly onto PDFs
Support for multiple sign types, colors, and attributes
Persistent database storage for all traces
Automated Sign Counting & Exports
Automatic tallying of sign quantities by type
Exportable Excel summaries for estimating
Annotated PDF exports for internal records and approvals
Area Measurement Tools
Point-and-click area measurement for wall murals and large-format graphics
Automatic square footage calculation
Custom scaling controls set during PDF import
Multi-User Access
Supports concurrent users within the organization
Built for collaborative internal workflows
SignFlow was deployed as a production-ready system with flexibility for both local and cloud hosting environments. Following launch, Digital Hype Media continues to provide:
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This ensures the platform remains stable, secure, and aligned with evolving business needs.
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SignFlow is now a core operational tool for Coastal Signs Plus, built around how their team actually works, not how generic software assumes they should.Â
Digital Hype Media designed and delivered a fully custom estimating platform that replaced legacy tools, improved efficiency, and gave Coastal Signs Plus complete control over their estimating process.
SignFlow is a strong example of how custom software, when built correctly, can become a long-term operational asset rather than an ongoing expense.
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